Computer access panel having a biased cover latching mechanism and method
US6053586A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 24, 1997 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T292/42
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A computer system includes a chassis having a biased slider device mounted thereon. The slider device includes a plurality of connectors positioned in openings in the chassis. When the slider is in a first position, the connectors are positioned in the openings. The slider is movable to a second position removing the connectors from the openings. A cover is releasably mounted on the chassis so that cover interlock members insert into the openings engaging the connectors in the first position and disengaging from the connectors in the second position.
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