Patent ID: 7916466
Filing Date: 2011-03-29
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A computer enclosure comprising: an inner chassis; an input/output (I/O) module defining a plurality of I/O interfaces, mounted to the inner chassis, and pivotable relative to the inner chassis between a closed position where the plurality of I/O interfaces is unexposed, and an open position where the plurality of I/O interfaces is exposed; a latching unit attached to the inner chassis to latch the I/O module at the closed position; at least one resilient member connected between the I/O module and the inner chassis to pivot the I/O module from the closed position to the open position; a gear rack attached to the I/O module; and a damping gear assembly attached to the inner chassis and engaged with the gear rack, wherein the pivotal movement of the I/O module is restrained and smoothened by the damping gear assembly.