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Multi-purpose strut for digital computer chassis
Assignee: Dell USA LP
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Filing: 1991-06-14
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Granted: 1992-08-11
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Expires: 2011-06-14
Abstract
Abstract A digital computer chassis has a front and rear wall with a strut fastened to both the front and rear walls, positioned to strengthen the chassis. A power supply and a hard disk drive are located within the chassis and connected to and supported by the strut. The power cable from the power supply is positioned within a channel formed in the strut, terminating in an on/off switch. The power cable is shielded from the electrical components within the chassis by the strut. With the surrounding cover in place, a monitor may be placed on the cover, supported by the strut.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert G. Rodriguez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 13:23
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; G06F1/18; G06F1/183; G06F1/184; G06F1/187; G06F1/188
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A digital computer system comprising: (a) a chassis having a front and rear wall; (b) a multi-purpose strut including the shape of a channel open to the top of said chassis, said multi-purpose strut fastened to the front wall and to the rear wall, positioned to reinforce the chassis, wherein said multi-purpose strut is positioned approximately at the center top edge of said rear wall, and extends orthogonally therefrom to connect at the top edge of said front wall; and (c) a power supply, connected to and supported by the multi-purpose strut.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A digital computer system comprising: (a) a chassis having a front and rear wall; (b) a multi-purpose strut including the shape of a channel open to the top of said chassis, said multi-purpose strut fastened to the front wall and to the rear wall, positioned to reinforce the chassis, wherein said multi-purpose strut is positioned approximately at the center top edge of said rear wall, and extends orthogonally therefrom to connect at the top edge of said front wall; and (c) a power supply, connected to and supported by the multi-purpose strut.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 1, further comprising a hard disc drive, connected to and supported by said multi-purpose strut.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 1 further comprising a power cable, connected to and supported by said multi-purpose strut.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system of claim 3 wherein said power cable is positioned within said channel to suppress radiation therefrom
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The system of claim 4 further comprising: (d) a motor; and (e) a cover positioned over said multi-purpose strut upon which said monitor is placed.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The system of claim 1 further comprising: (d) a monitor; and (e) a cover positioned over said multi-purpose strut upon which said monitor is placed.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-08-11 | 2000-02-10 | 2000-08-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-08-11 | 2004-02-10 | 2004-08-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |