Patent · US Expired

Modular logic board chassis for a desktop computer

US6954353B2 · kind B2 · utility

4Cited by
10References
45Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 30, 2002
Grant dateOct 11, 2005
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Expiry dateMar 23, 2023

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), an internal power connector (39), a fixed disk drive (40), an internal data connector (41), 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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