Minimal fastener electronic console
US6000768A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 27, 1998 |
| Grant date | Dec 14, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K5/0221
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electronic device console is disclosed for small computers and similar electronic devices of the type that has a base and an upper assembly that raises when a unique latch is released to place computer devices such as printing, data storage and other devices mounted in the assembly into operating position. The upper assembly may be completely removed from the console without the use of tools, merely by rotating the assembly and unplugging electronic connectors. Inadvertent rotation and separation of the assembly from the console is prevented by interference between side covers and the pinion gear of a viscous motion damping element of the assembly until the side covers are removed.
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