Computer enclosure with pivotable hood
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1. A computer enclosure comprising:
- a base comprising a pair of posts, each of the posts defining a guiding groove therein; and
a hood comprising a pair of pivot mechanisms engaged with the base and a pair of lock devices engagable with the base to thereby movably fix the hood to the base, each of the pivot mechanisms comprising a pivot pin detachably attached to the hood and a spring, the sprint urging the pivot pin movably received in the guiding groove of a corresponding post of the base, whereby the hood is pivotable about the base.
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Abstract
A computer enclosure includes a base (10), and a hood (20) pivotably attached to the base. The base includes a bottom wall (12), and a pair of side walls (14) extending from the bottom wall. A pair of posts (120) extends upwardly from front corners of the bottom wall. Each post defines a guiding groove (124) therein. The hood includes a top cover (22), a pair of side panels (24) extending from the top cover, and a pair of pivot mechanisms (28). Each pivot mechanism includes a pivot pin (286) movably received in the guiding groove of the corresponding post.
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1. A computer enclosure comprising:
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a base comprising a pair of posts, each of the posts defining a guiding groove therein; and
a hood comprising a pair of pivot mechanisms engaged with the base and a pair of lock devices engagable with the base to thereby movably fix the hood to the base, each of the pivot mechanisms comprising a pivot pin detachably attached to the hood and a spring, the sprint urging the pivot pin movably received in the guiding groove of a corresponding post of the base, whereby the hood is pivotable about the base. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A computer enclosure comprising:
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a base comprising a bottom wall, a pair of side walls extending from the bottom wall, and a pair of posts extending from the bottom wall, each of the posts defining a guiding groove, each of the costs comprising a curved portion for facilitating rotation of the hood; and
a hood engaged with the base, the hood comprising a top cover, a pair of side panels extending from the top cover, and a pair of pivot mechanisms, each of the pivot mechanisms comprising a pivot pin movably received in the guiding groove of a corresponding post. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9)
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10. A computer enclosure comprising:
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a base comprising at least one upstanding post defining an obliquely extending guiding groove therein; and
a hood comprising pivot mechanism including a pivot pin received in the guiding groove, and a spring urging said pivot pin receiveably engaged within said guiding groove;
whereinsaid pivot pin is moved both upwardly and horizontally relative to the base along said guiding groove when said hood is moved from a horizontal locked position to a vertical open position.
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