Patent ID: 6102501
Filing Date: 2000-08-15
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A front panel of a personal computer housing having an integrated protective device comprising:an opening provided on said front panel having a plurality of raised members on a first bottom side, a pair of tabs spaced apart on a first top side, each having an opening, and a plurality of grooved members on a pair of first opposite sides;a first protective cover including a plurality of projections spaced apart on a second bottom side and a pair of tabs spaced apart on a second top side, each having a raised member thereon; anda second protective cover including a tab having a plurality of apertures on a third bottom side, a plurality of protrusions on a pair of third opposite sides, each having a raised member, and a plurality of slots spaced apart on a third top side, whereby the second protective cover is slid down into the opening of said front panel with said protrusions engaging said raised members, said raised members being inserted into said apertures and engaging said tabs, respectively, said projections of said first protective cover being inserted into said slots of said second protective cover, said first protective cover being pushed toward said front panel so as to insert said raised members of said pair of tabs of said first protective cover into said openings of said pair of tabs of said front panel.