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Computer access panel having a biased cover latching mechanism and method
Assignee: Dell USA LP
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Filing: 1997-10-24
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Granted: 2000-04-25
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Expires: 2017-10-24
Abstract
Abstract A computer system includes a chassis having a biased slider device mounted thereon. The slider device includes a plurality of connectors positioned in openings in the chassis. When the slider is in a first position, the connectors are positioned in the openings. The slider is movable to a second position removing the connectors from the openings. A cover is releasably mounted on the chassis so that cover interlock members insert into the openings engaging the connectors in the first position and disengaging from the connectors in the second position.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephen Cook
- 👤 John Jeffries
- 👤 Karl Steffes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 16:16
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B65/00; E05B65/006; G; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; G06F1/18; G06F1/181; G06F1/20; E05C; E05C9/00; E05C9/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/08; Y10T292/096; Y10T292/0969; Y10T292/097; Y10T292/0997; Y10T292/1014; Y10T292/1022; Y10T292/1023; Y10T292/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A slider device for a computer system comprising: a chassis including an elongated channel guide having spaced apart openings provided therein; a resilient release device movably mounted on the chassis; and a slider member movably mounted within the guide and having an engagement member on one end thereof connected to the resilient release device, the slider member having a plurality of spaced apart connectors thereon and movable therewith, the connectors positioned in the openings in the chassis in response to the slider member being in a first position, the connectors being shifted from the openings in response to the slider member being shifted to a second position, when the resilient release device is moved.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A slider device for a computer system comprising: a chassis including an elongated channel guide having spaced apart openings provided therein; a resilient release device movably mounted on the chassis; and a slider member movably mounted within the guide and having an engagement member on one end thereof connected to the resilient release device, the slider member having a plurality of spaced apart connectors thereon and movable therewith, the connectors positioned in the openings in the chassis in response to the slider member being in a first position, the connectors being shifted from the openings in response to the slider member being shifted to a second position, when the resilient release device is moved.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
15 words
The slider device as defined in claims 1 wherein the connectors are equally spaced apart.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The slider device as defined in claim 1 wherein the slider member includes a locking tab on another end opposite the one end.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The slider device as defined in claim 1 wherein the resilient release device includes a spring.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The device as defined in claim 1 wherein the resilient release device maintains the slider member in the first position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The slider device as defined in claim 1 wherein the slider member includes a locking tab having an aperture formed therethrough for receiving a locking device.
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