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Mounting chassis for a graphics function control unit

Assignee: Hewlett Packard Development Co LP
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Filing: 1987-08-07
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Granted: 1989-11-07
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Expires: 2007-08-07
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Abstract

Abstract A mounting for the electronic components of computer system's functional control unit comprises a housing for supporting a display unit and for enclosing an electronics chassis comprising electronics to control access to a variety of peripheral units. The electronics chassis is removably mounted within the housing on slide rails so as to be removed, serviced or replaced without having to lift the terminal off the housing of the functional control unit. The mounting thus simplifies the installation and maintenance procedures for computer systems.

Inventors

  • 👤 Robert T. Collins
  • 👤 John D. Quinn
  • 👤 Stephen A. Fidrych

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-31 17:13
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16M; F16M11/00; F16M11/20; F16M11/22; G; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; G06F1/18; G06F1/181; F16M2200/00; F16M2200/08; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S248/00; Y10S248/917

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim 154 words
A mounting for electronic components of a function control unit of a pedestal-type work station, comprising: a self-contained electronics chassis holding the electronic components of the function control unit, the electronics chassis having a rear side and at least one connector on the rear side connecting the electronics chassis to portions of the pedestal-type workstation said chassis rear side being the only side having an electrical connector mounted thereon; a housing enclosing the electronics chassis, the housing also comprising a part of the pedestal-type workstation, the housing having a closed front, and an open rear side receiving the electronic chassis and an inside the housing having no electrical connector mounted thereon; a high resolution color graphics display terminal supported by the housing, the display terminal comprising part of the pedestal-type workstation; and means for removably mounting the electronics chassis inside the housing, the electronics chassis being electronically insulated from the inside of the housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 154 words
A mounting for electronic components of a function control unit of a pedestal-type work station, comprising: a self-contained electronics chassis holding the electronic components of the function control unit, the electronics chassis having a rear side and at least one connector on the rear side connecting the electronics chassis to portions of the pedestal-type workstation said chassis rear side being the only side having an electrical connector mounted thereon; a housing enclosing the electronics chassis, the housing also comprising a part of the pedestal-type workstation, the housing having a closed front, and an open rear side receiving the electronic chassis and an inside the housing having no electrical connector mounted thereon; a high resolution color graphics display terminal supported by the housing, the display terminal comprising part of the pedestal-type workstation; and means for removably mounting the electronics chassis inside the housing, the electronics chassis being electronically insulated from the inside of the housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 35 words
A mounting for electronic components of a functional control unit as claimed in claim 6, wherein the removable mounting means mounting the electronics chassis comprises means for slidably suspending the electronics chassis in said housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 59 words
A mounting for electronic components of a functional control unit as claimed in claim 2, wherein the suspension means comprises: guide rails fixedly attached to the housing; and suspension rails fixedly attached to the electronics chassis for cooperating with the guide rails and suspending the electronics chassis in the housing, the suspension rails being positioned over the guide rails.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1992-11-06 1993-05-08 1993-11-07 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1996-11-06 1997-05-08 1997-11-07 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 2000-11-06 2001-05-08 2001-11-07 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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