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Power supply cover
Assignee: Hewlett Packard Development Co LP
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Filing: 1994-09-06
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Granted: 1996-06-04
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Expires: 2014-09-06
Abstract
Abstract A power supply cover that snaps into place inside a computer or workstation electronic assembly, secured to the outer walls of the electronic assembly, covering and securing a power supply board in place. The power supply cover provides safety from dangerous power supply voltages. The power supply cover includes a baffled, external speaker pocket that houses a speaker for the computer or workstation electronic assembly. The power supply cover also houses an internal fan that securely snaps in under the power supply cover. The position of the fan and the power supply cover's perforated walls direct the correct amount of air flow over the power supply board, the system board and the disk drives to permit proper heat dissipation of electronics. The power supply cover also provides structural support for heavy equipment that may be stacked on the electronic assembly, such as a monitor.
Inventors
- 👤 Tom J. Searby
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 11:37
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; G06F1/20; G06F1/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
An electronic assembly comprising: a power supply printed circuit board, said power supply printed circuit board being housed in a power supply cover, said power supply printed circuit board and said power supply cover being housed in an electronic chassis, said power supply cover comprising: a means for securing said power supply printed circuit board against movement in said electronic chassis, said means for securing said power supply printed circuit board being integral with said power supply cover; a means for supporting a fan so that air may be channeled across said power supply primed circuit board, said means for supporting a fan being integral with said power supply cover; a means for supporting a speaker, said means for supporting a speaker being integral with said power supply cover; and a means for providing structural support to said electronic chassis, said means for providing structural support to said electronic chassis being integral with said power supply cover.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
An electronic assembly comprising: a power supply printed circuit board, said power supply printed circuit board being housed in a power supply cover, said power supply printed circuit board and said power supply cover being housed in an electronic chassis, said power supply cover comprising: a means for securing said power supply printed circuit board against movement in said electronic chassis, said means for securing said power supply printed circuit board being integral with said power supply cover; a means for supporting a fan so that air may be channeled across said power supply primed circuit board, said means for supporting a fan being integral with said power supply cover; a means for supporting a speaker, said means for supporting a speaker being integral with said power supply cover; and a means for providing structural support to said electronic chassis, said means for providing structural support to said electronic chassis being integral with said power supply cover.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The power supply cover according to claim 1 wherein said means for supporting said fan comprises a fan support/guide ribs means that is an integral pan of said power supply cover.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The power supply cover according to claim 2, further comprising a means for channeling air from a main area of said electronic chassis and out of said electronic chassis.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The power supply cover according to claim 1 wherein said means for supporting said speaker includes a back baffle means and a means for sound to exit said electronic chassis.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The power supply cover according to claim 4 wherein said means for supporting said speaker comprises a speaker pocket.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The power supply cover according to claim 1 wherein said means for providing structural support to said electronic chassis comprises a bent wall that is an integral part of said power supply cover.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
174 words
An electronic assembly comprising; a power supply printed circuit board said power supply printed circuit board being housed in a power supply cover, said power supply printed circuit board and said power supply cover being housed in an electronic chassis, said power supply cover comprising: a plurality of tabs for securing said power supply printed circuit board against movement in said electronic chassis, said plurality of tabs being integral with said power supply cover; support/guide ribs for supporting a fan so that air may be channeled across said power supply printed circuit board; holes in said power supply cover for channeling air from a predetermined hot spot in said electronic chassis; a speaker pocket for supporting a speaker, said speaker pocket being integral with said power supply cover; and a bent wall for providing structural support to said electronic chassis, said bent wall being integral with said power supply cover and being located along a wall of said power supply cover that is situated relatively close to a central portion of said electronic chassis.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
174 words
An electronic assembly comprising; a power supply printed circuit board said power supply printed circuit board being housed in a power supply cover, said power supply printed circuit board and said power supply cover being housed in an electronic chassis, said power supply cover comprising: a plurality of tabs for securing said power supply printed circuit board against movement in said electronic chassis, said plurality of tabs being integral with said power supply cover; support/guide ribs for supporting a fan so that air may be channeled across said power supply printed circuit board; holes in said power supply cover for channeling air from a predetermined hot spot in said electronic chassis; a speaker pocket for supporting a speaker, said speaker pocket being integral with said power supply cover; and a bent wall for providing structural support to said electronic chassis, said bent wall being integral with said power supply cover and being located along a wall of said power supply cover that is situated relatively close to a central portion of said electronic chassis.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
137 words
An electronic assembly comprising: a power supply printed circuit board, said power supply printed circuit board being housed in a power supply cover, said power supply printed circuit board and said power supply cover being housed in an electronic chassis, said power supply cover comprising: tabs that secure said power supply printed circuit board to said electronic chassis; a speaker support with a back baffle and a means for channeling sound from said electronic chassis; a fan support that channels air flow across said power supply printed circuit board and out of said electronic chassis; holes located in predetermined locations along outer walls of said power supply cover that channel air from a main area of said electronic assembly and out of said electronic chassis; and a bent wall that provides structural support that said electronic chassis.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
137 words
An electronic assembly comprising: a power supply printed circuit board, said power supply printed circuit board being housed in a power supply cover, said power supply printed circuit board and said power supply cover being housed in an electronic chassis, said power supply cover comprising: tabs that secure said power supply printed circuit board to said electronic chassis; a speaker support with a back baffle and a means for channeling sound from said electronic chassis; a fan support that channels air flow across said power supply printed circuit board and out of said electronic chassis; holes located in predetermined locations along outer walls of said power supply cover that channel air from a main area of said electronic assembly and out of said electronic chassis; and a bent wall that provides structural support that said electronic chassis.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
19 words
The power supply cover assembly according to claim 8 wherein said power supply cover is an integral plastic unit.
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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) | 1999-06-04 | 1999-12-04 | 2000-06-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-06-04 | 2003-12-04 | 2004-06-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-06-04 | 2007-12-04 | 2008-06-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |