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Desktop computer locking assembly
Assignee: Dell USA LP
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Filing: 1991-09-25
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Granted: 1993-07-20
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Expires: 2011-09-25
Abstract
Abstract A digital computer system has a lock hold-down assembly for security. The assembly is secured at a standard expansion card slot in the computer unit, and includes a bracket mounted inside the unit, accessible through the slot. In the preferred embodiment, the bracket has an integral flange with an aperture therethrough and a plurality of tabs. A cover member has a plurality of hooks for engaging the plurality of tabs through the slot. The cover member also has a cable enclosure through which the power cable and peripheral cables may be run. The cover member further has an integral flange with an aperture therethrough. A lock is placed through both apertures, thereby securing the unit and cables to the lock. The lock is anchored as desired.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond J. Holley
- 👤 Robert D. Weiss
- 👤 Robert H. Garrett
- 👤 Karl M. Steffes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-03 16:44
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; E; E05; E05B; E05B73/00; E05B73/0005; G06F2200/00; G06F2200/16; G06F2200/163; G06F2200/1639; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5009
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
204 words
A lock hold-down assembly for a digital computer system including a system unit having at least one expansion card slot in its chassis, comprising: (a) a bracket member, adapted to be mounted inside the system unit adjacent the expansion card slot; (b) a lock; (c) a first flange, integral with the bracket member and projecting through the slot, having an aperture therethrough, the aperture being positioned to enable the lock to be inserted through the aperture, thereby securing the system unit to the lock; (d) a first fastener, integral with the bracket member and accessible through the slot; (e) a cover member, for mounting on the outside of the chassis, having an integral second fastener for interlocking through the slot with the first fastener; (f) a cable enclosure, integral with the cover member, formed and positioned to secure the cable to the cover member when the first and second fasteners are interlocked; and (g) a second flange, integral with the cover member and having an aperture therethrough aligned with the aperture in the first flange, to enable the lock to be inserted through both apertures, thereby securing the system unit and the cable to the lock when the first and second fasteners are interlocked.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
204 words
A lock hold-down assembly for a digital computer system including a system unit having at least one expansion card slot in its chassis, comprising: (a) a bracket member, adapted to be mounted inside the system unit adjacent the expansion card slot; (b) a lock; (c) a first flange, integral with the bracket member and projecting through the slot, having an aperture therethrough, the aperture being positioned to enable the lock to be inserted through the aperture, thereby securing the system unit to the lock; (d) a first fastener, integral with the bracket member and accessible through the slot; (e) a cover member, for mounting on the outside of the chassis, having an integral second fastener for interlocking through the slot with the first fastener; (f) a cable enclosure, integral with the cover member, formed and positioned to secure the cable to the cover member when the first and second fasteners are interlocked; and (g) a second flange, integral with the cover member and having an aperture therethrough aligned with the aperture in the first flange, to enable the lock to be inserted through both apertures, thereby securing the system unit and the cable to the lock when the first and second fasteners are interlocked.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein the first fastener comprises a plurality of tabs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The assembly of claim 2 wherein the second fastener comprises a plurality of hooks, each hook interlocking with a corresponding one of the plurality of tabs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The assembly of claim 1 wherein the cable enclosure comprises a shroud terminating on each side at the second fastener, thereby forming a channel through which the cable is passed and by which the cable is secured.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The assembly of claim 3 wherein the cable enclosure a shroud terminating on each side at the second fastener, thereby forming a channel through which the cable passes and by which the cable is secured.
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