Patent ID: 6621692
Filing Date: 2003-09-16
Classification: H05K

Abstract:
A computerized system, comprising:(a) a chassis having a circuit mounting portion and an interface mounting portion, the interface mounting portion including a hinged platform; (b) computerized circuitry fastened to the circuit mounting portion of the chassis, the computerized circuitry having a computerized circuitry communications port; and (c) an interface apparatus having: (i) a frame that is configured to fasten to and detach from the hinged platform of the interface mounting portion of the chassis, the frame being configured to hang from the hinged platform in a substantially vertical direction when fastened to the hinged platform and when residing in a storage location within the chassis, and extend substantially horizontally along the hinged platform when fastened to the hinged platform and when residing in an operating location outside the chassis while fastened to the hinged platform, (ii) a console that attaches to the frame, the console including an input device, an output device and a console communications port, and (iii) a cable assembly having a first end that electrically connects with the console communications port and a second end that is configured to electrically connect with the computerized circuitry communications port.