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Modular logic board chassis for a desktop computer

US6519138B1 · kind B1 · utility

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51Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 30, 2000
Grant dateFeb 11, 2003
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Expiry dateAug 28, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/183
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A computer (10) having a monitor housing (12) within which is affixed a logic module (24) having thereon a processor (36), a memory module (38), a fixed disk drive (40) and an external connector panel (46) all generally housed within a sheet metal housing (42) having therein a plurality of perforations (44) for allowing air from a fan assembly (30) to pass therethrough. A power supply (28) and monitor screen (14) are provided in the monitor housing (12) such that when the logic module (24) is mounted and electrically connected within the monitor housing (12) a generally complete computer (10) unit is provided. An auxiliary drive (16) is optionally provided and affixed to the logic module (24) such that the auxiliary drive (16) is externally accessible when the logic module (24) is affixed within the monitor housing (12).

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