Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080218958 | COMPUTER ENCLOSURE WITH DRIVE BRACKET - A computer enclosure includes a chassis with a supporter attached therein and a drive bracket assembly with a sliding member formed thereon. The supporter has an arced surface. A plurality of parallel ridges are protruded from the arced surface and arranged along the arced surface. The drive bracket assembly is mounted on the chassis, and configured to rotate on the chassis between a securing position where the drive bracket assembly is horizontally located on the supporter and different inclined positions where a corresponding ridge of the plurality of ridges blocks the sliding member to prevent the sliding member sliding freely by gravity. | 09-11-2008 |
20080218994 | COMPUTER PANEL WITH LIGHT-ADJUSTING MECHANISM - A panel assembly includes a panel ( | 09-11-2008 |
20080232056 | FRONT BEZEL WITH LIGHT-DIRECTING DEVICE - A front bezel includes a main body ( | 09-25-2008 |
20080239699 | COMPUTER PANEL WITH LIGHT-REFLECTING AND LIGHT-SHIELDING MEMBER - A panel assembly includes a panel ( | 10-02-2008 |
20080245643 | BUTTON DEVICE - A button device for an electronic device includes a transparent active button ( | 10-09-2008 |
20080247130 | COMPUTER ENCLOSURE INCORPORATING DRIVE BRACKET - A computer enclosure includes a chassis ( | 10-09-2008 |
20080316693 | HOUSING WITH ROTATABLE COVER ASSEMBLY - A housing assembly includes a housing ( | 12-25-2008 |
20090010002 | LIGHT-REFLECTING AND LIGHT-SHIELDING APPARATUS OF COMPUTER PANEL - A panel assembly for reflecting and shielding rays of a light source ( | 01-08-2009 |
20090154119 | RETAINING DEVICE FOR PCI CARD - A retaining device for a PCI card ( | 06-18-2009 |
20090161308 | MOUNTING DEVICE FOR DISK DRIVE - A mounting device for a disk drive includes a bracket for receiving the disk drive, and a securing member for mounting the disk drive in the bracket. The bracket includes a pair of side panels for receiving the disk drive therebetween. A cutout is defined in each side panel in a front portion thereof. The securing member includes a handle and a pair of cantilevers extending from opposite ends of the handle. The handle includes a base body and a pair of arms extending from opposite ends of the base body to connect the pair of cantilevers. Each arm includes a first bent portion protruding outwardly from the base body, and a second bent portion protruding inwardly from the first bent portion. A resilient protrusion is formed on the second bent portion for inserting in the cutout. | 06-25-2009 |
20090168326 | DISK DRIVE MOUNTING APPARATUS - A mounting apparatus is used to secure a disk drive, which defines a mounting hole therein. The mounting apparatus includes a bracket and a mounting member. The bracket is configured for receiving the disk drive therein. A through hole is defined in the bracket. A locking tab is formed on the bracket. The mounting member includes two arms and an operating portion. One end of each of the arms is pivotably secured on the bracket so that the mounting member is pivotable relative to the bracket, and the other end thereof connects with the operating portion. A positioning portion is formed on the operating member. The operating portion is capable of engaging with the locking tab of the bracket for inserting the positioning portion into the mounting hole of the disk drive via the through hole of the bracket. | 07-02-2009 |
20090189042 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A mounting apparatus for an electronic device includes a mounting bracket for receiving the electronic device and a securing member pivotally attached to the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket includes a sidewall. The securing member includes a securing arm having an operating portion and a securing portion, and an elastic driving portion connected to the operating portion. A free end of the driving portion resiliently abuts against the sidewall to apply an elastic force onto the operating portion in a direction away from the sidewall and onto the securing portion in a direction toward the first sidewall. The securing portion extends through the sidewall of the mounting bracket to engaging with the electronic device. | 07-30-2009 |
20090262498 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR POWER SUPPLY - A power supply securing system includes a securing bracket ( | 10-22-2009 |
20090321591 | SUPPORTING MECHANISM FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A supporting mechanism for an electronic device includes a connecting bracket configured to connect to the electronic device and a supporting bracket connected to the connecting bracket and configured to support the electronic device. The supporting bracket includes a supporting portion having a receiving space, a locating member received in the receiving space, a supporting plate, and a resilient sliding member engaged in the locating member. A sliding slot is defined in the locating member. The resilient sliding member is secured on the supporting plate through the sliding slot. The resilient sliding member is compressed to disengage from the locating member, and slide in the sliding slot with the supporting plate relative to the locating member and the supporting portion along an extending direction of the supporting portion to change a length of the supporting bracket. | 12-31-2009 |
20100001157 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR STORAGE DEVICE - A mounting apparatus, for storage device defining a securing hole, including a bracket configured to receive the storage device. Two securing members are attached to the bracket sidewall. Each of the securing members includes an actuating end, a securing end engaged with the storage device securing hole, and a pivot portion formed between the actuating end and the securing end that is pivotally attached to the bracket sidewall. A spring member is secured to the sidewall of the bracket between the two securing members. The spring member includes two resilient arms biased against the two securing members respectively. | 01-07-2010 |
20100002165 | SUPPORTING BRACKET - A supporting bracket for adjusting tilt of a liquid crystal display (LCD) includes a fixing member configured for supporting the LCD, a gear capable of rotating in the fixing member, and a sliding member received in the fixing member configured for connecting to the LCD. The sliding member comprises a rack to engage with teeth of the gear. The gear rotates to drive the sliding member moving relative to the fixing member to adjusting the angle of the LCD. | 01-07-2010 |
20100032533 | SUPPORTING MECHANISM FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A supporting mechanism for an electronic device includes a connecting bracket configured to connect to the electronic device and a supporting bracket connected to the connecting bracket. The connecting bracket includes an operating member. The supporting bracket is configured to support the electronic device. The supporting bracket includes an adjustable component having a pressing portion positioned thereon. The adjustable component is capable of elongating or shortening via pressing the pressing portion by the operating member of the connecting bracket, and being unmovable via removing the operating member from the pressing portion to change a length of the supporting bracket. | 02-11-2010 |
20100103607 | VIBRATION DAMPENING STRUCTURE FOR DISK DRIVE - A vibration dampening structure for a disk drive includes a bracket for receiving the disk drive and an elastic peg for dampening vibration of the disk drive. The bracket includes a pair of side panels for receiving the disk drive therebetween. An elastic clamp is formed on each side panel. A hole is defined in the clamp. The elastic peg includes a flexible head portion abutting the disk drive, and a handle portion extending into the hole. The head portion is configured for buffering the disk drive in an inner side of the bracket. The handle portion is capable of being pulled to move the head portion and the clamp away from the disk drive for disengaging the elastic peg from the disk drive. | 04-29-2010 |
20100118228 | ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT APPARATUS FOR AN LCD MONITOR - An adjustable support apparatus for an LCD monitor is provided. The support apparatus includes a receiving bracket, a cover secured to the receiving bracket, and a sliding member received between the receiving bracket and the cover. The sliding member is capable of sliding relative to the receiving bracket and the cover. A securing member is slidably attached to the cover. An elastic positioning member is secured to the cover. A plurality of positioning grooves is defined in the sliding member, and the securing member biases the positioning members to engage in one of the positioning grooves. | 05-13-2010 |
20100124015 | COMPUTER ENCLOSURE WITH POWER SUPPLY - A computer enclosure includes a chassis configured for securing a power supply therein. The chassis includes a bottom plate and a rear plate generally perpendicular to the bottom plate. A positioning structure is formed on the rear plate and configured for blocking the power supply from moving on the rear plate. A resiliently deformable latch piece is located on the bottom plate. A blocking portion is located on the latch piece configured for engaging with the power supply to block the power supply from moving in a direction perpendicular to the rear plate. The latch piece is resiliently deformable for disengaging the blocking portion from the power supply. | 05-20-2010 |
20100127145 | RETAINING ASSEMBLY FOR LOCKING DISK DRIVE - A retaining apparatus in an electronic device includes a bracket, a disk drive, a pair of latch members and a securing member. The bracket includes two side panels. The disk drive is received between the two side panels. The pair of latch members is capable of locking the disk drive in the bracket. Each latch member is rotatably attached to each side panel. The latch member includes a locking portion capable of locking the disk drive in the bracket. The securing member connects with the latch members. The securing member will drive the other latch member when either one is actuated. | 05-27-2010 |
20100128425 | DISPLAY STRUCTURE - A display structure includes a base, a stand pivotably attached to the base and rotatable along a first axis, an elastic connecting member, and a display unit pivotably engaged with ends of the connecting member and rotatable along a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis. The connecting member includes a pair of arm sections slidably engaged with the stand for adjusting a height of the display unit. | 05-27-2010 |
20100149438 | MONITOR APPARATUS - A monitor apparatus includes a monitor main body and a monitor stand pivotably connected with the monitor main body. A pair of rolling members is attached to a base of the monitor main body. The monitor stand and the rolling members are seated on a same plane for supporting the monitor main body. The monitor main body is capable of rotating about an axis parallel or vertical to the plane. | 06-17-2010 |
20100149747 | RETAINING APPARATUS FOR LOCKING DISK DRIVE - A retaining apparatus for locking a disk drive within a bracket is disclosed. The retaining apparatus includes a latch member and a securing member. The latch member includes a securing portion and a locking portion capable of locking the disk drive in the bracket. A resisting piece is formed on the securing member to resist against the latch member to move towards the bracket to block the disk drive from moving out of the bracket. | 06-17-2010 |
20100165563 | DATA STORAGE ASSEMBLY - A data storage assembly includes a bracket, a data storage device, a driving member and a locking member. The bracket includes a sidewall. The data storage device is moveably received in the bracket along a first direction parallel to the sidewall. The driving member is moveable along the first direction and includes a driving portion. The locking member includes a resisting portion corresponding to the driving portion of the driving member. The driving portion is capable of urging the resisting portion to move the locking member along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The storage device is secured in the bracket in a locking position along a first direction by the locking member. | 07-01-2010 |
20100172086 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR DISK DRIVE - A mounting apparatus for a disk drive includes a tray, a bracket, and a latch member. The tray supports the disk drive. A resiliently deformable hook is formed on the tray. The tray defines two pair of first and second sliding slots. The bracket receives the tray and the disk drive, and defines a positioning opening. Two pair of posts are formed at two opposite ends of the latch member. The posts slide and rotate in the sliding slots. A positioning tab is formed the latch member and engages in the positioning opening to prevent the tray sliding out of the bracket. A blocking tab is formed on the latch member, and engages with the hook to remain engagement between the positioning tab and the positioning opening, and to disengage from the hook when the hook is deformed. | 07-08-2010 |
20100223761 | COMPUTER ENCLOSURE - A computer enclosure includes a chassis, a cover detachably mounted to the chassis, and a rotary member pivotably attached to the cover. The chassis includes at least one assembly slot defined therein. A sliding member is slidably installed in the cover. At least one hook is formed on the sliding member and engaged in the assembly slot of the chassis. The rotary member is capable of being rotated to drive the sliding member to slide in the cover, thereby disengaging the hook from the assembly slot. | 09-09-2010 |
20100244639 | COMPUTER ENCLOSURE WITH REMOVABLE COVER - A computer enclosure includes a chassis having a back plate, a cover having a base plate, and a locking member pivotally positioned on the base plate, and two resilient members attached between the base plate and two ends of the locking member respectively. The locking member defines at least a locking protrusion thereon. The back plate defines a flange thereon for blocking the locking protrusion of the locking member. The locking member is in a first position when the two resilient members are in a normal state, and is in a second position when the two resilient members are resiliently deformed and the locking member rotated to a degree that the flange is free of the locking protrusion. The locking member is capable of rotating to move between the first and second positions. The flange latches the locking protrusion on the chassis, and the cover is attached on the chassis. | 09-30-2010 |
20100253186 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE ENCLOSURE - An electronic device enclosure includes a bottom plate, a mounting member mounted to the bottom plate, and a resilient member attached to the mounting member. At least one bridge protrudes from the bottom plate. A gap is defined between the bridge and the bottom plate, and a protrusion is formed in the bottom plate. The mounting member includes a positioning tab capable of inserting into the gap along a first direction. At least one securing tab protrudes from a free end of the resilient member towards the bottom plate. The securing tab is capable of engaging with the protrusion of the bottom plate to prevent the position tab from removing from the gap along a second direction opposite to the first direction. | 10-07-2010 |
20100265657 | COMPUTER CHASSIS FOR MOUNTING MOTHERBOARD THEREIN - An apparatus includes a computer chassis and a motherboard. The motherboard defines a mounting aperture and a securing hole. The mounting aperture includes a large hole and a small hole communicating with the large hole. The computer chassis includes a bottom plate which defines a screw hole therein. A first convex projection is formed on the bottom plate. A hollow pillar is formed on the first convex projection. The pillar defines a through hole extending through the pillar and the first convex projection. A blind rivet is mounted in the through hole. The blind rivet includes a cap located above the pillar. The cap has an area larger than the small hole. The motherboard is slidable between a first position and a second position. In the first position the motherboard is located on the first convex projection, the pillar extends in the large hole of the motherboard and the cap is positioned above the motherboard. In the second position the pillar is located in the small hole, the cap is misaligned with the large hole, the securing hole of the motherboard is aligned with the screw hole of the bottom plate. | 10-21-2010 |
20100288899 | BRACKET FOR MOUNTING LIGHT-EMITTING MEMBER TO PLATE - A bracket for mounting a light-emitting member to a computer enclosure, includes a first holding member and a second holding member connecting with the first holding member by a connecting arm which is capable of being folded to cause the first holding member to overlap and detachably engage with the second holding member to hold the light-emitting member there between. Each of the first and second holding members forms a pair of hooks configured for engaging with the computer enclosure. | 11-18-2010 |
20100326163 | METHOD FOR MAKING SHIELDING MEMBER - A method for making a shielding member includes steps. One step is providing a metal plate. Another step is making the shielding member from the metal plate by stamping. The shielding member includes two shielding plates. Each shielding plate includes a base portion, a first extending portion, a second extending portion and at least one third extending portion. The first extending portion and the second extending portion extend from opposite ends of the base portion. The at least one third extending portion extends from the base portion and positioned between the first extending portion and the second extending portion. The shielding plates connect with each other. The first to third extending portions of one shielding plate are located in alternate positions relative the first to third extending portions of the other shielding plate. | 12-30-2010 |
20110001027 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A mounting apparatus includes a support member, a latch member, an operating member and a positioning member. The latch member is slidable on the support member between a locked position, where the latch member is capable of securing an electronic device on the support member, and an open position, where the latch member is capable of disengaging from the electronic device. The operating member is slidable on the support member between a first position, where the operating member slides the latch member to the open position, and a second position, where the operating member slides the latch member to the locked position. The positioning member is engageable with the operating member and capable of retaining the operating member in the first position or the second position. | 01-06-2011 |
20110012482 | COMPUTER ENCLOSURE - A computer enclosure includes a rear plate. The rear plate defines a plurality of ventilation holes therein. A first rib, a second rib and a third rib is located on the rear plate. The first rib surrounds the ventilation holes. The third rib surrounds the first and second ribs. | 01-20-2011 |
20110192626 | APPARATUS WITH CASE - An apparatus includes a case. The case includes a bottom and two opposite sidewalls located on the bottom. A wall flange is located on each sidewall. The wall flange includes a supporting portion for supporting a cover and an extending portion extending down from the supporting portion. A plurality of through openings is defined in the wall flange, and a plurality of resilient pieces is located on the wall flange, for electrically connecting with the cover. Each through opening extends from the extending portion to the supporting portion. | 08-11-2011 |
20110215684 | APPARATUS WITH CASE - An apparatus includes a case. The case includes a wall. A wall flange is located on the wall. The wall flange includes a base plate and a supporting portion located on the base plate. A plurality of pairs of cutouts are defined in the supporting portion. An extending tab is located between each pair of cutouts. A distance defined between the extending tab and the base plate. | 09-08-2011 |
20110215687 | APPARATUS WITH CASE - An apparatus includes a case and a bezel. The case includes a wall. A wall flange is located on the wall. A plurality of pairs of cutouts is defined in an edge of the wall flange, and an extending tab is located between each pair of cutouts. A plurality of locking members is located on the bezel, the locking members engaged in the receiving openings. | 09-08-2011 |
20110221315 | COMPUTER ENCLOSURE WITH EMI SHIELDING CLIP - A computer enclosure includes a bottom surface, a sidewall connected to the bottom surface, and a cover. A flange is located on a top edge of the sidewall. A plurality of elastic fingers is formed on the flange. Each of the plurality of elastic fingers includes a free end from which a contact point protrudes. The cover covers the flange. The elastic fingers are elastically pressed by the cover, and the contact point contacts the cover. | 09-15-2011 |
20110261512 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS WITH DRIVE BRACKET - An electronic apparatus includes a first drive bracket and a second drive bracket. The first drive bracket includes a bottom plate. The bottom plate defines a receiving groove and an arc-shaped sliding groove. The second drive bracket includes a top wall. The top wall includes a knob and at least one sliding member formed thereon. The knob is received in the receiving groove to work as an axis. The at least one sliding member is received in the sliding groove, and capable of sliding in the sliding groove to a mounted position. In the mounted position, the top wall of the second drive bracket is aligned with the bottom plate of the first drive bracket. | 10-27-2011 |
20110266278 | DEVICE WITH CHASSIS - A device includes a chassis. The chassis includes a bottom, and a top, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall. The bottom connects with the first and second sidewall flanges. The second sidewall connects with the top and the bottom. The top flange is spaced from the second sidewall flanges. A bottom flange is located on the bottom. A top flange is located on the top. A first sidewall flange is located on the first sidewall. A second sidewall flange is located on the second sidewall. A plurality of first locking holes and a plurality of locking openings is defined in the first sidewall flange. A plurality of second locking holes and a plurality of recess portions is located in the second sidewall flange. At least one of each first locking hole, each second locking hole, each recess portion is configured to secure a bezel. | 11-03-2011 |
20110267755 | SIDE PANEL FORMING METHOD AND SIDE PANEL - The disclosure provides a side panel forming method and a side panel. The side panel forming method includes following steps. An original panel with a straight side edge is provided. The original panel is punched to form a tab with an edge of the tab aligned with the straight side edge. The tab is bent about a line parallel to the straight side edge in a first direction to form a securing portion. A first part of the original panel, is folded about a straight bending line, defined in the original panel in a second direction opposite to the first direction, to contact a second part of the original side panel to form a side panel. Wherein the first part of the original panel is defined between the straight bending line and the straight side edge, the straight bending line is substantially parallel to the straight side edge, and the securing portion is disposed between the straight bending line and the straight side edge. | 11-03-2011 |
20110272306 | ENCLOSURE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An enclosure of an electronic device includes a rear plate and a cover. A support piece is located on a top edge of the rear plate. A first and second cutouts are defined at a conjunction portion of the rear plate and the support piece. Each of the first and second cutouts includes a first portion defined in the rear plate and a second portion defined in the support piece. A first elastic piece connects to the rear plate and extends into the second portion of the first cutout. A second elastic piece connects to the support piece and extends into the first portion of the second cutout. A distorted piece is located on a rear edge of the cover. The cover is placed on the support piece to abut the first elastic piece in a first direction, which is perpendicular to the cover. The distorted piece abuts the rear plate to urge the second elastic piece in a second direction, which is parallel with the cover. | 11-10-2011 |
20110273067 | ENCLOSURE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH GROOVE - An enclosure of an electronic device includes a chassis and a cover plate. An opening is defined in the chassis. The chassis includes a top plate and a flange substantially perpendicular to the top plate. A groove is defined in the flange. The groove extends along a direction substantially parallel to a plane defined by the top plate. The cover plate covers the opening of the chassis and partially covers the groove. | 11-10-2011 |
20110273843 | POWER SUPPLY ASSEMBLY - A power supply assembly includes an enclosure body, a cover panel mounted to the enclosure body, a power supply, and a positioning element mounted to the cover panel. The enclosure body includes a bottom panel, a rear panel substantially perpendicular to the bottom panel, and a side panel substantially perpendicular to the bottom panel and the rear panel. The power supply assembly is mounted in the enclosure body and is prevented from moving in a first direction, that is substantially perpendicular to the rear panel, and a second direction, that is substantially perpendicular to the side panel, and disposed between the bottom panel and the cover panel. The positioning element includes a first ladder-shaped positioning tab abutting two adjacent surfaces of the power supply and preventing the power supply assembly from moving in a third direction, that is substantially perpendicular to the cover panel and the second direction. | 11-10-2011 |
20110281033 | COATING METHOD - A coating method for coating an enclosure is disclosed. A masking material and a coating material are applied to a flange of the enclosure. The masking material does not absorb the coating material. | 11-17-2011 |
20110284531 | ACCOMMODATING BOX - An accommodating box includes a bracket, a pair of shells, and at least a suction cup. The bracket includes a bottom plate and a pair of side plates extending from opposite sides of the bottom plate. The pair of shells is pivotably attached to the pair of side plates respectively. The suction cup is attached to the bottom plate and capable of adhering to a smooth surface. The pair of shells is capable rotating between an open position where an article can be placed in or taken out from the pair of shells and a closed position to protect the article. | 11-24-2011 |
20110285259 | COMPUTER ENCLOSURE - A computer enclosure includes a computer panel, an expansion card shield, and a retaining member. The computer panel defines a slot and has a support piece located above the slot. The expansion card shield includes a main piece covering the slot and a resisting piece abutting on the support piece of the computer panel. The retaining member is pivotably attached to the computer panel and includes a main portion and a clasping portion connected to the main portion. The retaining member is capable of rotating to a closed position where the main portion resists against the expansion card shield and the clasping portion is secured to the computer panel, or rotating to an open position where the main portion is disengaged from the expansion card shield and the clasping portion is disengaged from the computer panel. | 11-24-2011 |
20110290519 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE ENCLOSURE - An electronic device enclosure includes an enclosure body, a bezel and a connecting assembly. The enclosure body includes a front panel. The front panel includes metal. The bezel includes bamboo and covers the front panel. The connecting assembly includes a fastener and a retaining clip engaged with the fastener. The fastener is fastened to the bezel and the retaining clip is clasped in the front panel. | 12-01-2011 |
20110290760 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING PLASTIC SHELL - A method for producing plastic shell includes following steps. Provide a male mold and a female mold, then chemically etching a first texture on a surface of the female mold. Form a second texture on the surface of the female mold. Produce a plastic shell with various types of textures using the male mold and the female mold. | 12-01-2011 |
20110290972 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR EXPANSION CARD - A mounting apparatus includes a mounting tray configured for securing an expansion card, a first securing member, a second securing member, a first rotating member and a second rotating member. The first securing member is attached to a first edge of the mounting tray, and a first stopper portion is disposed on the first securing member. The second securing member is attached to a second opposite edge of the mounting tray, and a second stopper portion is disposed on the second securing member. The first and second rotating members are rotatably secured to the mounting tray. A first and second hooks respectively extend from the first and second rotating members. The first hook is engaged with the first stopper portion, and the second hook engaged with the second stopper portion. | 12-01-2011 |
20110297414 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE ENCLOSURE - An electronic device enclosure includes an enclosure body, a bezel, a resilient locking clip, and an unlocking clip. An opening is defined in the enclosure body. The bezel assembly is mounted to the enclosure body and covers the opening. The resilient locking clip is attached to the enclosure body. A protrusion is located on the resilient clip. The unlocking clip is attached to the bezel assembly and is operable along a first direction. The unlocking clip is capable of being rotated from a first position to a second position. In the first position, the resilient locking clip blocks the bezel assembly from moving along the first direction. In the second position, the resilient clip is disengaged from the bezel by the unlocking clip. | 12-08-2011 |
20110303688 | ENCLOSURE WITH PROTECTIVE SUPPORT - An enclosure includes an enclosure body and a support. The enclosure includes a bottom wall. A receiving recess is formed in the bottom wall. The support defines a contacting surface substantially parallel to the bottom wall and an attachment surface. The support includes a securing portion extending from the attachment surface. A distance between the supporting surface and the attachment surface is greater than the depth of the receiving recess. The supporting surface is configured to contact a supporting surface to maintain a space between the bottom wall and the supporting surface. | 12-15-2011 |
20110304986 | POWER SUPPLY ASSEMBLY - A power supply assembly includes an enclosure body, a cover panel mounted to the enclosure body, a power supply unit, and a positioning element. The enclosure body includes a bottom panel, a rear panel, and a side panel. The power supply unit is mounted in the enclosure body and is prevented from moving in a first direction substantially perpendicular to the rear panel and a second direction substantially perpendicular to the side panel. The positioning element includes a plate body, a first positioning portion, and a second positioning portion. The power supply unit is sandwiched between the bottom panel and the plate body. The first positioning portion is for preventing the power supply unit from moving along a first direction substantially parallel to the bottom panel. The second positioning portion for preventing the power supply unit from moving a second direction parallel to the bottom panel. | 12-15-2011 |
20110310576 | EXPANSION CARD MOUNTING APPARATUS - An expansion card mounting apparatus includes an enclosure, a slot cover of an expansion card, and a retaining member. The enclosure includes a side wall which defines an expansion card slot. A support plate is formed on the side wall and located above the slot. The slot cover includes a fixing portion. A recess is defined in the fixing portion. The slot cover shields the expansion card slot with the fixing portion placed on the support plate. The retaining member is pivotably mounted on the side wall. The retaining member includes a pressing plate and a boss formed on the pressing plate. The pressing plate presses the fixing portion on the support plate, and the boss located in the recess. | 12-22-2011 |
20110316398 | SUPPORT DEVICE FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes an enclosure and a support device. The enclosure includes a securing portion. At least two securing holes are defined in the enclosure. The support device is fixed to the enclosure. The support device includes a protective pad and at least two elastic securing feet. The protective pad is fixed to an outer surface of the enclosure. The at least two elastic securing feet radially extend from the protective pad. Each of the elastic securing feet includes a block portion and a catch portion. The securing feet extend through the securing holes respectively from the outer surface of the enclosure to an inner surface of the enclosure. Each block portion abuts the inner surface of the enclosure. Each catch portion is elastically clasped to the securing portion of the enclosure. | 12-29-2011 |
20110317362 | ENCLOSURE OF ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - An enclosure of an electronic apparatus, includes a chassis and a fan bracket assembly. The fan bracket assembly is mounted in the chassis. The fan bracket assembly includes a first fan bracket with a first fan mounted therein and a second fan bracket with a second fan mounted therein. The second fan bracket is pivotably mounted on the first fan bracket, and configured to be positioned at different positions relative to the first fan bracket. | 12-29-2011 |
20110317376 | MOUNTING DEVICE FOR PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - A mounting device for a printed circuit board includes a supporting board, a connecting piece and a mounting member. The supporting board includes non-metallic material. The connecting piece is configured to secures the supporting board to a chassis. The connecting piece has a connecting claw penetrating into the supporting board. The mounting member assembly is attached to the supporting board. | 12-29-2011 |
20120007480 | STORAGE DEVICE ASSEMBLY - A storage device assembly includes a storage device, a bracket and a securing member. The storage device defines a first securing hole. The bracket includes a sidewall with an opening. The securing member is attached to an outside of the sidewall and includes an actuating end, a securing end, and a pivot portion formed between the actuating end and the securing end. The actuating end includes a ridge portion. The pivot portion is pivotally attached to the sidewall. The storage device abuts the actuating end of the securing member to force the securing end to pivot toward the sidewall and engage the first securing hole, and the actuating end extends through the opening and to be pressed by the storage device when located in the bracket. | 01-12-2012 |
20120018486 | STAPLER - A stapler includes a base and a stapler remover. The base defines a receiving room. The receiving room receives backup staples. The stapler remover is rotatably mounted on the base. The staple remover includes a tilting portion, which is located out of the base. The tilting portion is configured to be arranged in different positions with respect to the base. | 01-26-2012 |
20120026685 | COMPUTER ENCLOSURE - A computer enclosure includes a rear panel and a lifting member. An opening is defined in the rear panel. The lifting member is mounted to the rear panel. The lifting member includes a handle portion and a first mounting bracket connected to the handle portion. The handle portion includes a lifting plate. The first mounting bracket includes a first rear mounting portion mounted to the rear panel. The lifting plate is accessible through the opening from an outside of the rear panel. | 02-02-2012 |
20120033358 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR POWER SUPPLY - An assembly includes an enclosure, a mounting plate, and a power supply unit. The enclosure includes a rear plate and a side plate perpendicular to the rear plate. The rear plate defines an opening. The mounting plate is mounted on the side plate, and located adjacent the opening. The mounting plate includes a stop piece and a support piece. The stop piece is located in a vertical plane. The support piece is located in a horizontal plane. The power supply unit includes a front wall and a bottom wall. The power supply unit is located in the enclosure in alignment with the opening. The support piece supports the bottom wall of the power supply unit, and the stop piece abuts the front wall of the power supply unit. The power supply unit is configured to be removed from the enclosure through the opening. | 02-09-2012 |
20120033376 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR FAN - A mounting apparatus includes a first bracket and a second bracket. Two guides are located on the first bracket. A locking block is located on the first bracket between the two guides. The second bracket receives a first fan. Two sliding portions are located on the second bracket and engaged with the two guides. A latch is resiliently deformable and located on the second bracket between the two sliding portions. A plurality of receiving holes is defined in the latch. The second bracket is slidable between the two guides relative to the first bracket. The locking block is can engage in the plurality of receiving holes to secure the first bracket to the second bracket in a plurality of positions. | 02-09-2012 |
20120038252 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR POWER SUPPLY - A mounting apparatus includes a computer case and a supporting member. The computer case includes a bottom plate and a rear plate connected to the bottom plate. An opening is defined in the rear plate. A positioning assembly extends from an edge of the opening for positioning a power supply. The positioning assembly includes a first positioning panel substantially perpendicular to the bottom plate, and a second positioning panel substantially parallel to the bottom plate. The supporting member is attached to the bottom plate. A first retaining piece is disposed on the supporting member. The first retaining piece is substantially perpendicular to the bottom plate, for sustaining the power supply. The first positioning panel and the first retaining piece are located in a same plane, and the second positioning panel is attached to a top panel of the power supply. | 02-16-2012 |
20120087603 | SEALING MECHANISM AND PACKING DEVICE WITH THE SAME - A sealing mechanism includes a holding member and a securing member. A positioning hole is defined in the holding member and two flanges extend from the holding member and cooperatively defining a gap for receiving a packing bag. The securing member is received in the holding member and includes a positioning post. The securing member deforms the two flanges between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the two flanges extend outside in opposite direction so that an acute angle defined between the two flanges, and the positioning post is disengaged from the positioning hole. In the second position, the two flanges are substantially parallel to each other, the positioning post is engaged in the positioning hole, and the securing member is engaged with the packing bag. | 04-12-2012 |
20120088390 | CABLE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - A cable connector assembly includes a connector and an enclosure. The connector includes a securing plate and a guiding member attached to the securing plate. The enclosure includes a mounting plate and an elastic clipping portion disposed on the mounting plate. A flange is located on the clipping portion. The elastic clipping portion is engaged with the securing plate, and the flange abuts the guiding member. | 04-12-2012 |
20120098392 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR POWER SUPPLY - A mounting apparatus includes a computer case. The computer case includes a bottom plate, a side plate, and a rear plate. A holding portion is located on the side plate. An opening is defined in the rear plate. A resisting panel, a first positioning plate and a second positioning plate extend from the opening for positioning a power supply. The first positioning plate is substantially parallel to the bottom plate, and the second positioning plate is substantially perpendicular to the bottom plate. The resisting panel is attached to the holding portion. The first positioning plate is attached to a top panel of a power supply, and the second positioning plate is attached to a side panel of the power supply. | 04-26-2012 |
20120162943 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes an enclosure, a printed circuit board, and a drive bracket. The enclosure includes a bottom wall. The printed circuit board is mounted on the bottom wall with a first fastener. The drive bracket is mounted on the bottom wall. The drive bracket shields a portion of the printed circuit board, the first fastener is located in the shielded portion of the printed circuit board. A through hole is defined in the drive bracket. The through hole is in alignment with the first fastener. The first fastener is accessible via the through hole. | 06-28-2012 |
20120173205 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FORMING 3D MODEL OF EJECTOR PIN OF MOLD - A system for forming a 3D model of ejector pins for a mold includes a 2D model drawing unit, an ejector pin parameter obtaining unit, and a 3D model drawing unit. The 2D model drawing unit opens a mold 2D model which includes a plurality of ejector pins. The ejector pin parameter obtaining unit obtains parameters of the plurality of ejector pins in the mold 2D model. The 3D model drawing unit automatically forms corresponding ejector pin 3D model according to the parameters obtained by the ejector pin parameter obtaining unit. | 07-05-2012 |
20120217856 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE ENCLOSURE FOR RECEIVING STORAGE DEVICE - An electronic device with a storage device enclosure is disclosed. The electronic device enclosure comprises a chassis comprising a bottom plate and a side plate substantially perpendicular to the bottom plate; a securing member attached to the side plate and comprising a plurality of positioning slots; a bracket rotatably attached to the side plate about a pivoting axis substantially parallel to the bottom plate relative to the chassis; the bracket comprising a side panel substantially perpendicular to the side plate; a blocking portion located on the side panel, and the blocking portion being elastic and engaged in one of the plurality of positioning slots. | 08-30-2012 |
20120218704 | DISK DRIVE ASSEMBLY - A disk drive assembly includes a disk drive, a drive bracket, and a securing member. The disk drive includes a sidewall with a securing hole. The drive bracket receives the disk drive therein. The drive bracket includes a first side panel. The first side panel includes a side panel body substantially parallel to the sidewall and a securing tab extending from the side panel body. A through hole is defined in the side panel body. A securing slot is defined in the securing tab. The securing member includes a member panel, a pivoting portion, and a securing portion. The pivoting portion is pivotably mounted to the first side panel. The member panel includes a positioning tab passing through the through hole to be inserted in the securing hole. The securing portion engages with the securing slot to prevent the securing member from moving away from the first side panel. | 08-30-2012 |
20120223201 | MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FOR STORAGE DEVICE - A mounting assembly includes an enclosure, a mounting device and a resilient member. The enclosure defines a mounting hole. The mounting device includes an engaging member, a drive member, and an engaging rod. A positioning groove and a clipping groove are defined in the engaging member. The drive member includes a limiting block. The resilient member is surrounding the engaging rod. The drive member is moveable relative to the engaging member between an unlocked position and a locked position, in the unlocked position, the limiting block is received in the positioning groove, and the engaging rod does not extend through the mounting hole; and in the locked position, the resilient member is deformed, and the limiting block is engaged in the clipping groove to keep the engaging rod extending through the mounting hole to engage with a storage device. | 09-06-2012 |
20120223202 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR STORAGE DEVICE - A mounting apparatus includes an enclosure and a mounting device. The enclosure defines a mounting hole. The mounting device includes a receiving member, an engaging member, an engaging rod, and a drive member moveably received in the receiving member. A positioning slot and a cutout are defined in the receiving member. The engaging member includes an engaging block, and the engaging block, abutting the drive member, is received in the positioning slot. A resilient member surrounds the engaging rod. The drive member biases the engaging block to slide in the positioning slot. The resilient component is deformed, and the engaging rod extends through the mounting hole and is received in an securing hole of a storage device; when the engaging block is disengaged from the positioning slot, the drive member is rotated relative to the receiving member, and the engaging block is engaged in the cutout. | 09-06-2012 |
20120243167 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR DATA STORAGE DEVICE - A mounting apparatus for mounting a data storage device includes a sliding member, a drive bracket, and a rotating member. The drive bracket includes a first side plate. A sliding groove is defined in the first side plate. The sliding member is received in the sliding groove. The rotating member is pivotally mounted to the first side plate. A curled piece and an arm are located on opposite ends of the rotating member. The arm defines a restricting room. The rotating member is adapted to rotate on the first side plate between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the curled piece abuts the first side plate and is elastically deformed by the first side plate, and the sliding member is disengaged from the restricting room. In the second position, the curled piece is released, and the restricting room receives and restricts the sliding member therein. | 09-27-2012 |
20120274191 | COMPUTER ENCLOSURE WITH SECURING MEMBER - A computer enclosure comprises a chassis with a first securing hole; a cover plate detachably attached to the chassis, a second securing hole defined in the cover plate and aligned with the first securing hole; and a securing member comprising a fastener and a coil spring; the fastener comprises a head, and a shaft extending from the head; the coil spring is attached to the shaft and between the head and the cover plate; and the shaft extends into the second securing hole, wherein the fastener is movable between released and locked positions; in the released position, the shaft is disengaged from the first securing hole, the coil spring is not compressed, and the cover plate is detachable from the chassis; in a locked position, the shaft is engaged into the first securing hole, the coil spring is compressed, and the cover plate is secured to the chassis. | 11-01-2012 |
20120275113 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH AIRFLOW GUIDING DUCT - An electronic device includes an enclosure, and an airflow guiding duct. The enclosure includes a bottom panel. The airflow guiding duct is pivotably mounted to the enclosure. The airflow guiding duct includes a positioning portion. The bottom panel defines a sliding slot. A positioning opening is defined in the bottom panel communicating with the sliding slot. The positioning portion is used for being driven to slide along the sliding slot to move into the positioning opening when the airflow guiding duct is rotated. | 11-01-2012 |
20120286015 | STAPLER - A stapler comprises a securing member comprising a base and a securing plate perpendicular to the base, the base comprising a stapling slot; the securing plate comprising a receiving slot and a separating portion in the receiving slot; the receiving slot being divided to first and second receiving portions by the separating portion; a staple tray receives staples and comprising a pivoting shaft and a through hole aligned with the stapling slot; a pressing member comprising a protruding portion; a first resilient member attached to the pressing member, the first resilient component comprising a driving piece; wherein the pressing member is rotatably engaged with the securing plate through the pivot shaft; when the pressing member is rotated towards the securing member, the protruding portion extends through the separating portion and slidably positioned in the second receiving portion, and the driving piece drives one staple through the through hole. | 11-15-2012 |
20120286113 | TEMPORARY BRACKET - A temporary bracket includes a mounting bracket, an absorbing dish, and a placing member. The mounting bracket includes a mounting body. A mounting opening is defined in the mounting body. The mounting opening includes a wide part and a narrow part communicating with the wide part. The absorbing dish includes a suction cup for sucking a surface, a neck portion extending from the suction cup, and a securing portion extending from the neck portion. The neck portion is disposed in the narrow part. The securing portion is used for extending into the wide part and moves to the narrow part to enable the neck portion to be disposed in the narrow part. The placing member is secured to the mounting bracket for supporting an object. | 11-15-2012 |
20120292467 | BRACKET FOR HOLDING HOUSEHOLDS - A bracket for holding a household is disclosed. The bracket include an installation member, the installation member including an installation body, a receiving portion and a limiting portion located on the installation body, and a latching opening defined in the receiving portion; an attachment dish, the attachment dish including a suction cup for sucking on a plane, a connecting portion extending from the suction cup, and a latching portion extending from the connecting portion; the latching portion elastically engaged between the receiving portion and the limiting portion; and the connecting portion engaged in the latching opening; and a placing member rotatably secured to the installation member for supporting the household item. | 11-22-2012 |
20120292479 | FAN MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR HEAT DISSPATION - A fan mounting apparatus includes a case and a fan. The case includes a bottom plate and a rear plate substantially perpendicular to the bottom plate. A clipping member extends to an interior of the rear plate in a first direction. The fan includes a sidewall with a securing portion. An extending direction of the securing portion is substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The securing portion includes a protruding surface. The securing portion is engaged with the clipping member, and the protruding surface abuts the clipping member. | 11-22-2012 |
20120300387 | DISK DRIVE ASSEMBLY - A disk drive assembly includes a disk drive and a drive bracket. The disk drive includes a first sidewall. The first sidewall includes a sidewall body, a resilient tab and a mounting protrusion extending from the sidewall body. The drive bracket includes a first side panel substantially parallel to the sidewall body. The first side panel defines a securing opening and a cutout formed by recessing an edge of the first side panel. The disk drive is received in the drive bracket along a first direction to enable the mounting protrusion to move into the cutout, thereby preventing the disk drive from moving along the first direction. The disk drive in received in the drive bracket along the first direction to enable the resilient tab to be engaged in the securing opening, thereby preventing the disk drive from moving along a second direction opposite to the first direction. | 11-29-2012 |
20120300388 | DISK DRIVE ASSEMBLY - A disk drive assembly includes a disk drive and a drive bracket. The disk drive includes a first sidewall. The first sidewall includes a first sidewall body, a first resilient tab and a second resilient tab. The first resilient tab and the second resilient tab extend outward from the sidewall body. An extending direction of the first resilient tab is opposite to an extending direction of the second resilient tab. The drive bracket includes a bottom panel and a first side panel substantially perpendicular to the bottom panel. The first side panel is substantially parallel to the first sidewall body. The disk drive is located on the bottom panel. The drive bracket further includes two resilient protrusions extending from the first side panel. The two resilient protrusions resiliently resist the first resilient tab and the second resilient tab. | 11-29-2012 |
20120300389 | DISK DRIVE ASSEMBLY - A disk drive assembly includes a disk drive and a drive bracket. The disk drive includes a sidewall. The sidewall includes a sidewall body, a first resilient tab extending from the sidewall body, and a second resilient tab extending from the sidewall body. A first securing opening and a second securing opening are defined in the drive bracket. The first securing opening engages the first resilient tab to prevent the disk drive from moving along a first direction. The second securing opening engages the second resilient tab to prevent the disk drive from moving along a second direction opposite to the first direction. | 11-29-2012 |
20120302099 | ELECTRONIC DEVICES CONNECTOR - A connector includes an enclosure and a body. The enclosure includes a top plate and a side plate perpendicularly connected to the top plate. The side plate has a second side edge substantially perpendicular to the top plate. The body is received in the enclosure and includes a sidewall. The sidewall abuts the side plate and is substantially parallel to the side plate. The sidewall includes a first part and a second part, and the second part defines a first mounting hole. The top plate abuts the body. A mounting piece extends from the top plate; the first part of the sidewall is in a first side of the side edge and covered by the side plate. The second part of the sidewall is in a second side opposite to the first side and exposed out of the side plate. The mounting piece is engaged in the first mounting hole. | 11-29-2012 |
20120305720 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR DATA STORAGE DEVICE - A mounting apparatus for mounting a data storage device on a bracket includes a locating member fixed on the bracket. The bracket includes a sidewall defining a first through hole and a second through hole at a sidewall back. The sidewall defines a first fixing slot and a second fixing slot at a sidewall front. The data storage device defines a fixing hole. A fixing portion is located on a first end of the locating member corresponds to the first through hole, the second through hole and the fixing hole. A locking portion is located on a second end of the locating member corresponds to the first fixing slot and the second fixing slot. The data storage device is fixed on a first position and a second position of the bracket. | 12-06-2012 |
20120305744 | FAN MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR HEAT DISSIPATION - A fan mounting apparatus for a computer system comprises a chassis comprising a bottom plate and a rear plate substantially perpendicular to the bottom plate, a plurality of ventilation holes defined in the rear plate; at least two engaging members and a blocking portion extending from the rear plate, the at least two engaging members and the blocking portion being around the plurality of ventilation holes; a fan comprising a sidewall; wherein the at least two engaging members are mirror symmetry around the plurality of ventilation holes and engaged with the sidewall to prevent the fan from moving in a first direction, a second direction opposite to the first direction, and a third direction substantially perpendicular to the rear plate; and the blocking portion abuts the sidewall to prevent the fan from moving in a fourth direction substantially parallel to the rear plate. | 12-06-2012 |
20120305745 | FAN MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A mounting apparatus for a fan, configured for securing the fan, includes a plate. The plate further includes a main body. The main body defines a ventilation area corresponding to the fan. At least two latching pieces and at least one protrusion extend from main body. The at least two latching pieces and the at least one protrusion are around the ventilation are. The at least two latching pieces is engaged with two opposite sides of the mounting board for preventing the fan from moving a first direction, a second direction opposite, and a third direction substantially perpendicular to the main body; and the at least one protrusion abuts the mounting board to prevent the fan from rotating in a fourth direction which the mounting board is disengaged from the at least two latching pieces. | 12-06-2012 |
20120307443 | MOUNTING APPARATUS ASSEMBLY - A mounting apparatus assembly includes a data storage bracket, a computer enclosure, a mounting member fixed on the data storage bracket and a guiding rail fixed on the computer enclosure. A mounting portion is installed on the mounting member. A plurality of mounting slots is located on the guiding rail. When the bracket rotates relative to the computer enclosure, the mounting portion moves along the guiding rail and engages with the plurality of mounting slots, and the data storage bracket is installed at a required position on the computer enclosure. | 12-06-2012 |
20120307450 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE ENCLOSURE - The electronic device enclosure includes a case and a cooling assembly. The case includes a top plate, a bottom plate, a side plate and a mounting plate. The top plate is opposite to the bottom plate, and the side plate is substantially perpendicularly connected to the top plate and the bottom plate. The cooling assembly includes a cooler and a fan secured to the cooler. The mounting plate is secured to the top plate and the bottom plate, the fan is secured to the mounting plate and located between the mounting plate and the cooler. | 12-06-2012 |
20120307462 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING CABLE HOLDING DEVICE - An electronic device having a cable holding device is disclosed. The electronic device comprises a case; a circuit board in the case; a cable holding device attached to the circuit board and defining a through hole, a first positioning slot and a second positioning slot; the first positioning slot communicating with the through hole, and the second positioning slot communicating with the through hole; a cable electronically connected to the circuit board; wherein the cable is received either in the first positioning slot and the through hole or in the second positioning slot and the through hole. | 12-06-2012 |
20120314361 | COMPUTING DEVICE WITH DISK DRIVE MODULE - A computing device includes a chassis, a motherboard, a mounting plate, and a disk drive module attached to the mounting plate. The chassis includes a base panel and a pair of side panels connected to opposite sides of the base panel. The motherboard is mounted on the base panel. The mounting plate is secured to the pair of side panels and is inclined at an angle relative to the base panel. The disk drive module is inclined at the same angle as the mounting plate. At least one expansion card is attached substantially perpendicular to the motherboard. The disk drive module includes a first end and a second end opposite to the first end. The first end is located higher than a top edge of the at least one expansion card. The second end is located lower than the at least one the expansion card. | 12-13-2012 |
20120320522 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR FAN - A mounting assembly includes a fan and a plate. The fan includes a locking pin, which includes a wedge portion and a locking portion. The plate defines a ventilation area corresponding to the fan. A securing hole is defined by the plate and adjacent a corner of the ventilation area. The securing hole includes a wide portion and a narrow portion. The positioning piece is located on the plate. The locking portion is inserted through the wide portion and locked on the plate at the narrow portion. The wedge portion is wedged in the narrow portion, and the positioning piece abuts an edge of the fan to prevent the locking pin moving out of the securing hole. | 12-20-2012 |
20120322301 | CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - A connector assembly includes a first connector connected to a first main line, a second connector connected to a second main line, a first bracket, and a second bracket. The first bracket defines a first receiving opening, a second receiving opening, and a plurality of cutouts. A plurality of hooks is located on the first bracket. The second bracket includes a plurality of second cutouts and a plurality of engaging portions. The first connector is located in the first receiving opening. The second connector is located in the second receiving opening. The plurality of hooks engages on the plurality of engaging portions. The plurality of first cutouts is aligned to the plurality of second cutouts. The first main line and the second main line are placed in the plurality of first cutouts and second cutouts. | 12-20-2012 |
20120322359 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR FAN - A mounting assembly includes a fan and a plate. The fan includes a number of locking pins. The plate defines a ventilation area corresponding to the fan. A number of securing holes are defined by the plate adjacent to a corner of the ventilation area. Two or more raised blocks are located on the plate and adjacent an edge of the ventilation area. The locking pins of the fan are slid into the securing hole and at the limit of the securing hole the raised blocks abut an edge of the fan to prevent the fan moving back out of the securing hole. | 12-20-2012 |
20120325986 | SUPPORTING ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A supporting assembly for an electronic device, includes a mounting piece and a stand. The mounting piece is mounted on the electronic device. The mounting piece includes a connection piece which defines a pivot hole. The stand includes a shaft. A friction piece is mounted on the shaft and adapted to rotate together with the shaft. The shaft is inserted in the pivot hole and rotatable in the pivot hole. The friction piece provides a firm and stable, but adjustable, base around which the stand can be positioned as required. | 12-27-2012 |
20120327579 | COMPUTER CHASSIS FOR MOUNTING MOTHERBOARD THEREIN - A computer chassis includes an enclosure and a motherboard. The enclosure includes a bottom plate and a rear plate. A plurality of convex projections is located on the bottom plate. Each of the plurality of convex projections defines a first mounting hole. A first restricting piece is located on the bottom plate. The motherboard defines a plurality of second mounting holes. The motherboard is located on the plurality of convex projections and between the rear plate and the first restricting piece with a front edge of the motherboard abutting the first restricting piece and a rear edge of the motherboard abutting the rear plate. The plurality of second mounting holes of the motherboard is aligned to the first mounting holes of the plurality of convex projections. | 12-27-2012 |
20130001378 | SUPPORTING APPARATUS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A supporting assembly for an electronic device, includes a mounting piece and a stand. The mounting piece is mounted on the electronic device. The mounting piece includes a connection piece. The connection piece defines a pivot hole. A positioning hole is defined in the connection piece. The stand includes a shaft. A positioning member is secured on the shaft and adapted to rotate together with the shaft. The positioning member includes a plurality of positioning bosses. The shaft is inserted in the pivot hole and rotatable in the pivot hole. Different positioning boss of the plurality of positioning bosses is adapted to be positioned in the positioning holes to hold the stand in different directions relative to the mounting piece. | 01-03-2013 |
20130017034 | SCREW ASSEMBLYAANM CHEN; YUN-LUNGAACI Tu-ChengAACO TWAAGP CHEN; YUN-LUNG Tu-Cheng TW - A screw assembly includes a screw member, a rotating member, and an installation member. The screw member includes a cap portion and a body connected to the cap portion. The installation member defines an installation slot and includes an elastically deformable latching portion. The rotating member includes a mounting portion. The installation member is secured to the body, the mounting portion is received in the installation slot, and the elastically deformable latching portion engages the mounting portion between the cap portion and the latching portion, to prevent the rotating member from rotating relative to the screw member and the installation member. | 01-17-2013 |
20130017036 | SCREW STRUCTUREAANM CHEN; Yun-LungAACI Tu-ChengAACO TWAAGP CHEN; Yun-Lung Tu-Cheng TWAANM SHU; XianAACI Wuhan CityAACO CNAAGP SHU; Xian Wuhan City CN - A screw structure for securing a first object to a second object comprises a screw member, a blocking member and a pivot member. The screw member comprises a pole. The blocking member comprises a base portion secured to the pole, and two positioning portions are located on the base portion. The pivot member comprises two latching portions, and each of the two latching portions is engaged between the screw member and each of the two positioning portions. The pivot member is capable of rotation relative to the screw member and the blocking member. | 01-17-2013 |
20130017037 | SCREW STRUCTUREAANM CHEN; YUN-LUNGAACI Tu-ChengAACO TWAAGP CHEN; YUN-LUNG Tu-Cheng TWAANM CHAI; CHUNGAACI Tu-ChengAACO TWAAGP CHAI; CHUNG Tu-Cheng TW - A screw structure for securing a first object to a second object comprises a screw member, a blocking member and a pivot member. The screw member comprises a cap and a pole extending from the cap. The blocking member is captive on the pole and defines a latching groove. The pivot member comprises a latching portion elastically engaged in the latching groove and located beneath the cap. The pivot member can be raised up and lowered down, and twisted to activate the screw function. | 01-17-2013 |
20130026311 | SUPPORTING BRACKET FOR COMPUTER MONITOR - A supporting bracket for a monitor includes a stand and a control structure. The stand comprises a pole. The control structure comprises a installation member, a clamping member, a resilient member and a control member. The installation member comprises an installation portion in which an installation hole is defined. The clamping member is engaged in the installation hole and against the pole. The resilient member is sandwiched between the inside wall of the installation portion and the clamping member. The control member is installed in the installation member. The control member is rotatable relative to the installation member to modulate a friction between the pole and the clamping member. | 01-31-2013 |
20130026312 | SUPPORTING BRACKET FOR COMPUTER MONITOR DEVICE - A supporting bracket for a monitor device includes a stand and a controlling structure. The stand comprises a shank. The controlling structure comprising an installation member, a blocking member, a clamping member, a resilient member and a controlling member. The installation member comprises an installation portion in which an installation hole is defined. The blocking member is engaged in the installation hole. The clamping member is installed on the blocking member and against the shank. The resilient member is sandwiched between the installation portion and the clamping member. The controlling member installed in the installation member. The controlling member is rotatable relative to the installation member to modulate a friction between the shank and the clamping member. | 01-31-2013 |
20130026893 | MOUNTING APPARAUTS FOR SIDE PANEL OF COMPUTER - An enclosure comprises a chassis, a side panel and a knob structure. The chassis comprises a rear panel in which a latching hole is defined. The knob structure comprises a mounting member, a sliding member engaged in the mounting member, a positioning member secured to the side panel and a resilient member elastically engaged between the sliding member and the positioning portion. The mounting member is secured to the side panel. The sliding member comprises a hook. The sliding member can slide from a first position to a second position; when the sliding member is in the first position, the hook engages in the latching hole, when the sliding member is in the second position, the hook disengages from the latching hole; the resilient member elastically deforms to bias the sliding member to slide from the first position to the second position. | 01-31-2013 |
20130026894 | COMPUTER ENCLOSURE - An enclosure comprises a chassis, a front panel installed on the chassis, and a cover. The front panel defines an opening. Two mounting board are located on the front panel. Each of the two mounting board defines a first slots. The cover comprises a base wall and two sidewalls located on opposite sides of the base wall. A first latching portion is located on the sidewall. The first latching portion is slidabaly engaged in the first slot. The cover is slidable relative to the front panel to the base wall covering the opening or uncovering the opening. | 01-31-2013 |
20130033896 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH LIGHT BAR - An electronic device includes a frame, a front panel secured to the frame, two light sources secured to the front panel, and a light bar. The frame includes a first sidewall, a second sidewall, and a top wall connected to the first sidewall and the second sidewall. A first supporting portion is located between the first sidewall and the top wall. A second supporting portion is located between the second sidewall and the top wall. The top wall, the first supporting portion, and the second supporting portion cooperatively define an installation hole. A light bar includes a body including a bridge and a light guiding portion located on the bridge. The bridge is located on the supporting portion and the second supporting portion. The light guiding portion is engaged in the installation hole. Two light sources are aligned with two opposite sides of the light guiding portion. | 02-07-2013 |
20130037541 | BEZEL ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A bezel assembly includes a panel, a shielding member attached to the panel, and a resilient member located between the panel and the shielding member. The panel includes a driving portion. The resilient member includes a mounting arm, an abutting arm, and a resilient portion connected to the mounting arm and the abutting arm. The abutting arm includes a free end, and the driving portion is adapted to urge the abutting arm to deform the resilient portion. | 02-14-2013 |
20130039014 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR DATA STORAGE DEVICE - A mounting apparatus includes a bracket, a cage and a cushion. The bracket includes a mounting plate and two limiting plates located on the mounting plate. The cage is secured to the mounting plate and surrounds the two limiting plates. The cage includes a restricting piece. The two limiting plates are adapted to receive a data storage device. A plurality of cushions are interposed between the two limiting plates and the data storage device, in such manner that the data storage device is held captive in the cage but is protected from external jolts or physical shocks. | 02-14-2013 |
20130043773 | BEZEL ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A bezel assembly includes a panel, a shielding member attached to the panel, and a securing member. The panel defines a hole. The shielding member includes a mounting portion. The securing member includes a securing panel and a resilient arm. A first end of the resilient arm is connected to the securing panel, and a second end of the resilient arm is attached to the panel. The mounting portion extends through the hole and engages with the securing panel. When the shielding member is disengaged from the panel, the securing panel is moved relative to the panel in a direction substantially parallel to the shielding member, the resilient arm is deformed, the securing panel is disengaged from the mounting portion, and the mounting portion is removed from the panel in a direction substantially perpendicular to the shielding member. | 02-21-2013 |
20130058047 | BEZEL ASSEMBLY FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A bezel assembly includes a panel, a shielding member, and a securing member. The panel includes a main body. The main body includes a receiving portion and defines a through hole. The shielding member includes a mounting portion. The securing member includes a resilient arm abutting the receiving portion. The mounting portion extends through the through hole and is engaged with the securing member, to secure the shielding member to the panel; when the shielding member is disengaged from the panel, the securing member is moved in a first direction substantially parallel to the main body, the resilient arm is deformed by the receiving portion, the mounting portion is moved in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction so as to be disengaged from the securing member. | 03-07-2013 |
20130068901 | SUPPORTING APPARATUS FOR MONITOR - A supporting apparatus includes a base member, a securing assembly secured to the base member, and a supporting assembly secured to the securing assembly. The supporting assembly includes a slid-way module and a bracket. The bracket is secured to the slid-way module and supports a monitor. The slid-way module includes a main body and an adjusting member. The main body includes two guiding ways and a sliding portion. The sliding portion is slidably engaged between the two guiding ways. The adjusting member includes a holding portion located between the sliding portion and the two guiding way, a resilient piece, and a controlling portion rotatably installed on the holding portion. The resilient piece is located between the holding portion and the controlling portion. The controlling portion is rotatable to deform the resilient piece to adjust friction force between the holding portion and the two guiding ways. | 03-21-2013 |
20130083459 | ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY HAVING RETENTION DEVICE FOR DATA STORAGE MODULE - A retention device includes a holder and a fixture. The holder defines a first cavity with a first opening at a front end thereof. The fixture is mounted to the holder through the first opening and comprises a base and a bracket detachably mounted on the base. The base and the bracket cooperatively define a second cavity. A size of the second cavity is smaller than that of the first cavity. | 04-04-2013 |
20130088878 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING POWER INDICATOR - An electronic device configured with a power indicator is presented. The electronic device includes a bezel, a light emitting diode (LED), a button assembly, and a light bar. The LED adapted to generate lights to indicate power statuses of the electronic device. The button assembly is mounted to the bezel and includes a light-conductive member which directs some of the lights out of a first side of the bezel. The light bar is mounted to the bezel and directs some of the lights out of the second side of the bezel. | 04-11-2013 |
20130112633 | RETAINING APPARATUS FOR DATA STORAGE DEVICE - A retaining apparatus for a data storage device includes a base board, a bracket, and a tray. The bracket is mounted to the base board. A receiving space is defined between the base board and the bracket. The tray is received in the receiving space. The tray includes a pair of mounting members. Each of the pair of mounting members includes a spring and an arm. The spring resiliently abuts against the bracket towards a first direction. The arm resiliently abuts against the bracket towards a second direction. The first direction is substantially perpendicular to the second direction. | 05-09-2013 |
20130130559 | CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - A connector assembly includes a plurality of connectors with a wire connecting rear ends of the connectors, and a frame receiving the connectors. The frame is made of insulated material. The frame has edges each defining a round corner to avoid harming the wire. | 05-23-2013 |
20130140969 | COMPUTER CASE WITH SIDE PLATE HAVING CONVENIENT ATTACHING AND DETACHING MECHANISM - An exemplary computer case includes a side plate, a rear cover and a knob. The side plate defines a recess. The rear cover defines a flange for abutting against the side plate when the side plate is attached to the computer case. The knob is partially and rotatably received in the recess. The knob includes a protruding member capable of being driven to rotate to a position where the protruding member and the side plate cooperatively sandwich the flange therebetween so that the side plate is attached to the computer case. | 06-06-2013 |
20130146351 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE ENCLOSURE WITH MOUNTING ASSEMBLY - A mounting assembly includes a latching mechanism, an engaging member, and an actuating member. The latching mechanism is pivotably secured to a base. The engaging member is secured to a cover. The actuating member is pivotably secured to the engaging member. The actuating member is rotatable relative to the engaging member, between a locked position and an unlocked position; when the actuating member is in the locked position, the latching mechanism is engaged with the engaging member to secure the cover to the base, and when the actuating member is in the unlocked position the latching mechanism is rotated to disengage it from the engaging member, and the actuating member biases the latching mechanism to rotate. | 06-13-2013 |
20130146596 | ENCLOSURE WITH DETACHABLE TOP PANEL - An enclosure includes a chassis, a locking member, a top panel and a detaching member. The chassis includes a rear wall. The locking member is attached to the rear wall. The top panel is attached to the chassis. The top panel includes a hook. A through opening is defined in the top panel. The detaching member is rotatable relative to the top panel. The detaching member includes a tab and an operating portion. The detaching member extends through the through opening. The tab and the operating portion are located at opposite sides of the top panel. | 06-13-2013 |
20130147323 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE ENCLOSURE - A electronic device enclosure includes a rear plate, a side plate attached to the rear plate, and a clipping device. The rear plate includes a blocking tab. The clipping device includes a clipping member and a resilient member. The clipping member is rotatably attached to the side plate and includes an engaging portion engaged with the blocking tab. The resilient member is engaged with the clipping member and the side plate. The clipping member is rotatable relative to the side plate, and the resilient member is deformable to disengage the engaging portion from the blocking tab. | 06-13-2013 |
20130147324 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE ENCLOSURE - An electronic device enclosure includes a rear plate defining a through hole, a side plate having a hook, a clipping device, and a rotating device. The clipping device includes a clipping member and a first resilient member. The clipping member may slide relative to the rear plate between a lock position and an unlock position. When the clipping member is located in the clock position, the hook is engaged in the through hole. When the clipping member is located in the unlock position, the hook is disengaged from the through hole. The rotating device is rotatably coupled to the side plate and may drive the clipping member to slide from the lock position to the unlock position. The first resilient member may drive the clipping member to slide from the unlock position to the lock position. | 06-13-2013 |
20130154452 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE ENCLOSURE - An electronic device enclosure includes a mounting device and a chassis. The mounting device, for securing a connector, includes a limiting protrusion, an installation protrusion, two resilient pieces, and two mounting protrusions extending from the two resilient pieces. The chassis includes a front plate defining an installation opening. The front plate includes two mounting pieces, and each of the two mounting pieces defines a mounting hole. The mounting device is secured between the two mounting pieces. The installation protrusion abuts an inner surface of the front plate through the installation opening. The limiting protrusion abuts an outer surface of the front plate. Each mounting protrusion is engaged in the mounting hole of each mounting piece. | 06-20-2013 |
20130160372 | FACEPLATE FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An exemplary faceplate for an electronic device includes a front plate, a cover fixed on the front plate, and an elastic member. The front plate has a pivot hole defined in a lateral side thereof the front plate, and a block and a stopper both arranged on a common inner wall of the pivot hole. The block and the stopper are spaced apart from each other and cooperatively define a receiving space therebetween. The cover includes a fixing member extending from a rear thereof at a position corresponding to the pivot hole. The elastic member includes a fixing arm pivotably engaged with the fixing member, and an abutting arm pivotable about the fixing arm. The abutting arm is retained in the receiving space when the cover is attached to the front plate, with the fixing member being received in the pivot hole. | 06-27-2013 |
20130161469 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR EXPANSION CARD - A mounting apparatus includes a chassis, a mounting piece and a securing member. The chassis includes a rear plate and a side plate. The rear plate includes a supporting panel, and a positioning slot is defined in the rear plate. The side plate includes a flange. The mounting piece includes an engaging portion. The securing member includes a first securing panel rotatably attached to the supporting panel and a second securing panel. A retaining piece extends from the second securing panel in a first direction, and a positioning piece extends from the second securing panel in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The retaining piece is engaged in the positioning slot, the positioning piece is located between the flange and the rear plate, and the flange is secured to the rear plate. | 06-27-2013 |
20130162121 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE ENCLOSURE - An electronic device enclosure includes a side plate and a strengthening plate. The side plate includes a main body, a first mounting flange extending from a first edge of the main body, and a second mounting flange extending from a second edge of the main body. The first mounting flange defines a first clipping hole, and the second mounting flange defines a second clipping hole. The strengthening plate includes a first securing flange and a second securing flange. The first securing flange includes a first clamping portion. The second securing flange includes a second clamping portion. The strengthening plate is moveable in a first direction that is substantially perpendicular to the main body, to engage the first clamping in the first clipping hole; and the strengthening plate is rotatable about an axis, to engage the second clamping portion in the second clipping hole. | 06-27-2013 |
20130163172 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR DATA STORAGE DEVICE - A mounting apparatus includes a mounting member and a cage for securing a data storage device. The cage includes a first side plate, an installation piece, and a blocking block extending from the first side plate. The mounting member includes a mounting piece, a positioning piece extending from the mounting piece, and a resisting piece connected to the mounting piece. The first side plate defines a cutout. The mounting piece defines a blocking hole. The positioning piece is engaged in the cutout, and the blocking block is engaged in the blocking hole to prevent the mounting member from moving along a direction substantially parallel to the first side plate. The mounting member is located between the first side plate and the installation piece to prevent the mounting member from moving along a direction substantially perpendicular to the first side plate. The resisting piece abuts against the first side plate. | 06-27-2013 |
20130169128 | COMPUTER CASE - A computer case includes a main body and a sidewall assembled to the main body. The main body includes a bottom plate and two side plates extending upwardly from two opposite edges of the bottom plate. Each side plate includes a positioning portion, and a latching part defined on the positioning portion. The side plate adjacent to the latching part also includes a sliding groove. The latching part and the sliding groove are used for securing different kinds of side plates respectively. | 07-04-2013 |
20140014673 | VENDING MACHINE AND METHOD OF OUTPUTTING MERCHANDISES OF VENDING MACHINE - A vending machine includes a front plate with an opening, a delivery tray, and a shielding plate rotatably attached to the cabinet. The delivery tray is attached to the front plate and defines an entrance. A first electromagnet, a second electromagnet, and one or more sensors are located on the delivery tray. The sensor(s) is connected to the first electromagnet and the second electromagnet. The sensor(s) detects merchandise dropping into the delivery tray and sends a signal to the first electromagnet and the second electromagnet; when the sensor detects no merchandise in the delivery tray, the shielding is engaged with the first electromagnet to cover the opening; when the sensor detects the merchandise in the delivery tray, the shielding is engaged with the second electromagnet to cover the entrance. A merchandise output method of the vending machine is also provided. | 01-16-2014 |
20140022713 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE ENCLOSURE - An electronic device enclosure includes a top panel and a handling device. The top panel defines a mounting opening. The handling device includes a handling member, a cover member, and an elastic member. The handling member is mounted to the top panel. The handling member defines a receiving opening corresponding to the mounting opening. The cover member is pivotally mounted to the handling member and is received in the receiving opening. The elastic member elastically resists an inner side of the cover member. The cover member is received in the receiving opening in a first position. The elastic member elastically resists an inner side of the cover member in the first position. The cover member is configured to rotate inward to move from the first position to a second position. The elastic member is deformed when the cover member is in the second position. | 01-23-2014 |
20140028164 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE ENCLOSURE - An electronic device enclosure includes a base, a side plate attached to the base, and a rotating member rotatably attached to the side plate. The base includes a rear wall and a sidewall connected to the rear wall. The rear wall includes a rear wall flange, and a clipping hole is defined in the sidewall. The side plate includes a clamping portion. The rotating member includes a blocking portion. The side plate is moveable in a first direction substantially perpendicular to the rear wall to engage the clamping portion in the clipping hole, and the blocking portion engages with the rear wall flange to prevent the side plate moving in a second direction substantially opposite to the first direction. | 01-30-2014 |
20140033839 | ADJUSTING APPARATUS FOR RELEASE MEMBER - An adjusting apparatus includes a driver, a transmission shaft attached to the driver, and a drive shaft detachably attached to the transmission shaft. A release member is secured to the drive shaft. The transmission shaft is rotated by the driver to rotate the drive shaft and the release member together, and the release member is rotated to move merchandise that is attached to the release member. | 02-06-2014 |
20140035446 | STRUCTURAL FASTENING MECHANISM FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE ENCLOSURE - An electronic device enclosure includes a base, a side plate, and a locking member. The base comprises a rear wall defining two through holes. Two stopping portions are located on the rear wall. The side plate comprises a side piece. The locking member comprises a resilient portion and two blocking portions located on the resilient portion. The resilient portion is secured to the side piece. Each of the two blocking portions extends through each of the two through holes to engage with each of the two stopping portions. The resilient portion elastically deforms to move the two blocking portions towards each other, to disengage each of the two blocking portions from each of the two stopping portions. | 02-06-2014 |
20140042179 | AUTOMATIC VENDING MACHINE WITH MOVING MEMBER FOR PRODUCTS - An automatic vending machine includes a chassis and a moving mechanism. The chassis defines a channel configured for receiving products. The moving mechanism is attached to the chassis and includes a moving member, a driving assembly, and a mounting member. The moving member is received in the channel and configured for moving the products. The mounting member is secured to the driving assembly and is rotated by the driving assembly. The mounting member defines a plurality of mounting slots. The moving member is located in different positions relative to the mounting member when engaged in different mounting slots. | 02-13-2014 |
20140042879 | VENDING MACHINE WITH MERCHANDISE BUFFERING DEVICE - A vending machine includes a front plate with an opening, a delivery tray, and a shielding plate rotatably attached to the cabinet. The delivery tray is attached to the front plate and defines an entrance. A first electromagnet, a second electromagnet, and one or more sensors are located on the delivery tray. The sensor(s) is connected to the first electromagnet and the second electromagnet. The sensor(s) detects merchandise dropping into the delivery tray and sends a signal to the first electromagnet and the second electromagnet; when the sensor detects no merchandise in the delivery tray, the shielding is engaged with the first electromagnet to cover the opening; when the sensor detects the merchandise in the delivery tray, the shielding is engaged with the second electromagnet to cover the entrance. A merchandise output method of the vending machine is also provided. | 02-13-2014 |
20140048665 | SUPPORTING APPARATUS FOR VENDING MACHINE - A supporting apparatus includes a mounting member, a mounting post secured to the mounting member, an actuating member secured to the mounting post, a supporting post rotatably secured to the mounting post and engaged with the actuating member, and a latch member. The supporting post is rotatable relative to the mounting post between a receiving position and a supporting position. When the supporting post is located on the receiving position, the supporting post is engaged with the latch member. When the supporting post is located on the supporting position, the supporting post is disengaged from the latch member. The actuating member biases the supporting post to rotate from the first to the supporting position. | 02-20-2014 |
20140048693 | GOODS DELIVERY SWITCH - A goods delivery switch includes a bracket, a rotating member, a delivery member, a signal generator, a signal receiver, a blocking member, and a control unit. The rotating member includes a second blocking curved plane and a cutting plane. The delivery member is operable to rotating the rotating member. The blocking member includes a first curved plane and defines a through hole. The blocking member is slidable relative to the blocking member between a first position, where the rotating member is rotated, the first curved plane abuts the second curved plane, and the signal receiver receives an optical signal from the signal generator through the through hole, and a second position, where the first curved plane abuts the cutting plane, the optical signal is blocked by the blocking member, and the control unit controls the delivery member to stop operating, relative to the bracket. | 02-20-2014 |
20140054311 | AUTOMATIC VENDING MACHINE WITH MOVING MEMBER FOR PRODUCTS - An automatic vending machine includes a chassis and a moving mechanism attached to the chassis. The chassis defines a channel configured for receiving products. The moving mechanism includes a moving member received in the channel, a driving assembly, and a mounting member attached to the driving assembly. The driving assembly is configured to rotate the moving member and includes a claw member. The claw member includes a plurality of clawers. The moving member moves the products when rotated by the driving assembly. The mounting member is moveable relative to the claw member between a first position to a second position. When the mounting member is located in the first position, and the moving member is located among the plurality of clawers. When the mounting member is located in a second position, the plurality of clawers are resiliently deformed by the mounting member to clamp the moving member. | 02-27-2014 |
20140061223 | ADJUSTING APPARATUS FOR RELEASE MEMBER - An adjusting apparatus includes a driver, a drive shaft attached to the driver, an adjusting wheel, and a clipping member. The clipping member is engaged with the adjusting wheel. The adjusting wheel and the clipping member are configured to clamp a release member together. The adjusting wheel relative to the drive shaft has a first position and a second position. When the adjusting wheel is in the first position, the adjusting wheel is engaged with the drive shaft. The drive shaft with the clipping member and the release member are rotated by the driver together. When the adjusting wheel is in the second position, the adjusting wheel disengages from the drive shaft and is rotatable relative to the drive shaft rotating the release member. The release member is configured to push out merchandise. | 03-06-2014 |
20140061224 | AUTOMATIC VENDING MACHINE - An automatic vending machine includes a base, a support rail, and a locking member. The base defines a mounting hole. The support rail includes a support plate, a positioning piece and a mounting assembly extending from two opposite ends of the support plate. The locking member is secured to the base. The support plate is adapted for placing merchandise. The positioning piece defines a positioning slot. The mounting assembly is supported by the base and includes an elastically deformable resilient piece and a protrusion protruding from the elastically deformable resilient piece. The protrusion is engaged in the mounting hole. The locking member is engaged in the positioning slot. | 03-06-2014 |