Tongue and groove gasket seam for EMI
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1. A computer chassis comprising:
- a metal chassis base portion;
a metal chassis top portion;
a pivotal connection between the top portion and the base portion for movement of the top portion between an open position and a closed position with the base portion;
a tongue and groove edge connection between the top portion and the base portion; and
an adhesive free gasket mounted in the groove for sealing engagement with the tongue.
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Abstract
A computer chassis includes a metal chassis base portion and a metal chassis top portion. A pivotal connection is provided between the top portion and the base portion for movement of the top portion between an open position and a closed position with the base portion. A tongue and groove edge connection extends between the top portion and the base portion. An adhesive free gasket is mounted in the groove for sealing engagement with the tongue.
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20 Claims
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1. A computer chassis comprising:
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a metal chassis base portion;
a metal chassis top portion;
a pivotal connection between the top portion and the base portion for movement of the top portion between an open position and a closed position with the base portion;
a tongue and groove edge connection between the top portion and the base portion; and
an adhesive free gasket mounted in the groove for sealing engagement with the tongue. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 13)
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7. A computer chassis comprising:
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a base portion formed of a metal chassis and a cosmetic cover;
a top portion formed of a metal chassis and a cosmetic cover;
a plurality of first computer components mounted in the base portion of the metal chassis;
a plurality of second computer components mounted in the top portion of the metal chassis;
a pivotal connection between the top portion of the metal chassis and the base portion of the metal chassis;
the top portion of the metal chassis being pivotable relative to the base portion of the metal chassis to an open position immediately exposing all of the first and second computer components for access, without removing any of the cosmetic covers;
a tongue and groove edge connection between the top and base portions of the metal chassis; and
an adhesive free gasket mounted in the groove for sealing engagement with the tongue. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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14. A computer system comprising:
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a chassis having an internal computer component cavity defined therein;
a microprocessor mounted in the chassis;
a storage coupled to the microprocessor;
a video controller coupled to the microprocessor;
a memory coupled to provide storage to facilitate execution of computer programs by the microprocessor;
a base portion of the chassis formed of a metal portion and a cosmetic cover;
a top portion of the chassis formed of a metal portion and a cosmetic cover;
a plurality of first computer components mounted in the base portion of the metal chassis;
a plurality of second computer components mounted in the top portion of the metal chassis;
a pivotal connection between the top portion of the metal chassis and the base portion of the metal chassis;
the top portion of the metal chassis being pivotable relative to the base portion of the metal chassis to an open position immediately exposing the cavity and the plurality of first and second computer components for access, without removing any of the cosmetic covers;
a tongue and groove edge connection between the top and base portions of the metal chassis; and
an adhesive free gasket mounted in the groove for sealing engagement with the tongue.
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