Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A modular computer system comprising a plurality of modules (13, 15, 17, 19) adapted to be positioned side-by-side in a row, each module having a unit of the computer system, characterised in that the modules include a first module (13) having therein a power supply unit, a second module (15) having therein a central processing unit and a third module (17 or 19) having therein a data storage unit, means (63, 65) for electrically connecting adjacent modules and means (55, 57, 59, 61, 121) for mechanically interlocking adjacent modules.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A modular computer system comprising a plurality of modules (13, 15, 17, 19) adapted to be positioned side-by-side in a row, each module having a unit of the computer system, characterised in that the modules include a first module (13) having therein a power supply unit, a second module (15) having therein a central processing unit and a third module (17 or 19) having therein a data storage unit, means (63, 65) for electrically connecting adjacent modules and means (55, 57, 59, 61, 121) for mechanically interlocking adjacent modules.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
A computer system according to claim 1, characterised in that each module includes a box shaped chassis (35) in which the respective unit of the computer system is mounted, the internal configuration of each chassis depending on the unit contained therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A computer system according to claim 2, characterised in that each chassis (35) includes a bottom wall (39), a top wall (37), a back wall (41), first and second side walls (43, 45) and an open front.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
A computer system according to claim 3, characterised in that the first side wall (43) in each chassis includes a plurality qf locking holes (55, 57) and the second side wall (45) includes a plurality of locking protrusions (59, 61) which extend through the locking holes in an adjacent chassis.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A computer system according to claim 4, characterised in that the means for mechanically interlocking adjacent modules comprise a slide bar (121) which is adapted to be inserted through the protrusions (59, 61).
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
A computer system according to any of claims 2 to 5, characterised in that means for electrically connecting adjacent modules comprises a pair of electrical connectors (63, 65) mounted ·on each chassis.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
A computer system according to any of claims 2 to 6, characterised in that each module further includes a base plate (75) mounted undernea,th the chassis (35) to form an air duct.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
A computer system according to claim 7, characterised in that each module includes a baffle (67) mounted between the chassis (35) and the base plate (75).
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
A computer system according to claim 7 or 8, characterised in that the module (13) at one end of the row includes a blower (27) for generating a stream of cooling air.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
A computer system according to any of claims 1 to 9, characterised in that each module further includes removable back, top and front cover panels (77, 79, 83).
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
A computer system according to claim 10, characterised by a pair of end cover panels (21, 23), one mounted on each end of the system.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
A computer system according to any of claims 1 to 11, characterised in that the data storage unit is a floppy disk drive (33).