Modular computer chassis with extractor device mounted to the housing
First Claim
1. A modular computer chassis for both rack mounting and free standing use, said modular computer chassis comprising:
- a housing having a plurality of compartments for receiving modules therein, said housing further having a first side region such that at least one of said plurality of compartments is accessible through said first side region, said housing further adapted for rack mounting or free standing use;
a first side cover panel for covering at least a portion of said first side region of said housing;
means for attaching and removing said first side cover panel from said first side region of said housing without tools;
means secured within at least one of said plurality of compartments for the receipt of a module therein; and
at least one extractor device pivotally secured to said housing, said at least one extractor device having a generally planar ejector surface for facilitating the removal of a module from said at least one of said plurality of compartments.
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Abstract
A modular computer chassis configurable for both rack mounting and free standing use includes a housing with a multiple compartments for receiving computer devices and peripherals therein. The housing further includes side access panels and a top access panel, each being attachable and removable from the frame of the chassis without tools. The frame of the modular computer chassis is configured with slots to receive corresponding tabs on each of the side and top panels which facilitate the quick installation and removal of the side and top panels from the frame of the chassis. Multiple tool-less fasteners are used to further secure side and top covers to the frame of the chassis.
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19 Claims
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1. A modular computer chassis for both rack mounting and free standing use, said modular computer chassis comprising:
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a housing having a plurality of compartments for receiving modules therein, said housing further having a first side region such that at least one of said plurality of compartments is accessible through said first side region, said housing further adapted for rack mounting or free standing use; a first side cover panel for covering at least a portion of said first side region of said housing; means for attaching and removing said first side cover panel from said first side region of said housing without tools; means secured within at least one of said plurality of compartments for the receipt of a module therein; and at least one extractor device pivotally secured to said housing, said at least one extractor device having a generally planar ejector surface for facilitating the removal of a module from said at least one of said plurality of compartments. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A modular computer chassis for both rack mounting and free standing use, said modular computer chassis comprising:
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a housing having a plurality of compartments for receiving modules therein, said housing further having first and second side regions, front region, rear region, and top region such that at least one of said plurality of said compartments are accessible through each of said first and second side regions and said top region; said housing further adapted for rack mounting or free standing use in the same orientation; a plurality of covers for covering each of said first and second side regions, and said top region; means for attaching and removing each of said plurality of covers to said housing without tools; mount secured within at least one of said plurality of compartments for the receipt of a module therein; at least one extractor device pivotally secured to said housing, said at least one extractor device having a generally planar ejector surface for facilitating the removal of a module from said at least one of said plurality of compartments; and at least one board inserting device pivotally secured to a first module for facilitating the connection, securement, and removal of the first module with respect to a second module within said housing. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. A modular computer chassis for both rack mounting and free standing use, said modular computer chassis comprising:
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a housing having a plurality of compartments for receiving modules therein, said housing further having first and second side regions, front region, rear region, and top region such that at least one of said plurality of said compartments are accessible through each of said first and second side regions and said top region; said housing further adapted for rack mounting or free standing use in the same orientation; a front panel for enclosing said front region, a rear panel for enclosing said rear region, a top cover for covering said top region, and first and second side covers for covering said first and second side regions; a plurality of tool-less threaded fasteners for attaching and removing said first and second side covers from said housing; a plurality of tabs extending from each of said first and second side covers and from said top cover, said housing including a plurality of slots corresponding to each of said plurality of tabs, said plurality of tabs for insertion into said plurality of slots for attaching and securing each of said first and second side covers and said top cover to said housing; mount secured within at least one of said plurality of compartments for the receipt of a module therein; and at least one extractor device pivotally secured to said housing, said at least one extractor device having a generally planar ejector surface for facilitating the removal of a module from said at least one of said plurality of compartments.
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Specification