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Removable front panel for a computer hardware chassis

US7634782B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 20, 2005
Grant dateDec 15, 2009
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Expiry dateOct 15, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/181
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A front panel that can be removed from and installed onto a computer hardware chassis. A computer system housing includes a chassis and a removable front panel that is removably connectable to the chassis. The chassis includes a first locking mechanism, a first structure for engaging and releasing the first locking mechanism, a second locking mechanism and a second structure for engaging and releasing the second locking mechanism. The front panel includes a first mating portion for receipt at the first locking mechanism, wherein the first mating portion is removably engaged with the first locking mechanism, and a second mating portion for receipt at the second locking mechanism, wherein the second mating portion is removably engaged with the second locking mechanism.

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