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Apparatus for securing a computer cover to a computer chassis is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, a computer cover and computer chassis include a latching mechanism with components attached to each. The cover includes a button and a stop located adjacent to the button. The chassis includes a le

Apparatus for securing a computer cover to a computer chassis is disclosed. In a preferred embodiment, a computer cover and computer chassis include a latching mechanism with components attached to each. The cover includes a button and a stop located adjacent to the button. The chassis includes a leaf spring so that, when the cover is closed onto the chassis, the leaf spring engages with the stop, thereby securing the cover to the chassis. Likewise, whenever the button is being depressed, such as by a user, the button pushes the leaf spring away from the stop. As a result, the cover is no longer secured to the chassis and can be easily opened from the chassis.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A computer cabinet for storing components, the cabinet comprising:a chassis including a side panel and a bottom panel;a cover including a side panel and a top panel, wherein the cover can be selectively closed onto the chassis so that the cover side panel is located outsi

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A computer cabinet for storing components, the cabinet comprising:a chassis including a side panel and a bottom panel;a cover including a side panel and a top panel, wherein the cover can be selectively closed onto the chassis so that the cover side panel is located outside of and adjacent to the chassis side panel, or opened from the chassis so that the cover top panel is sufficiently removed from the chassis bottom panel;a stop attached to the cover side panel, the stop including a lip portion;a button pivotally connected to the cover side panel and located proximate to the lip portion, said button capable of being selectively depressed; anda spring member attached to the chassis side panel and comprising an indention portion;wherein when the cover is closed onto the chassis, the spring member is proximate to the button of the cover side panel and retains the lip portion of the stop within the indention portion of the spring member, thereby securing the cover to the chassis;wherein depression of the button disengages the lip portion of the stop from the indention portion of the spring member, thereby allowing the cover to be opened from the chassis.