Patent ID: 6498729
Filing Date: 2002-12-24
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A computing device comprising:a computer circuitry having a first electrical connector, an expansion module having a second electrical connector for connecting to the first electrical connector to make an electrical connection to the computer circuitry, a housing substantially enclosing the computer circuitry, the housing having a cover that is removable from and replaceable on the remainder of the housing, said cover being coupled to the expansion module so that removal of the cover separates the expansion module from the computer circuit, and replacement of the cover connects the first and second electrical connectors; wherein the housing is configured such that, mechanically assisted, said cover can be swung open from a locked position in which the expansion module is connected to the computer circuit and direct removal of the expansion module is prevented, to an unlocked position in which the expansion module is at least partly detached from the computer circuitry and may be further removed from the cover, and a locking means for removing and replacing the cover, the locking means being movable in a predetermined direction relative to the housing, having a rear portion and a front portion, wherein a part of the cover is locked between the rear portion and the front portion, the cover thereby being pushed out by the rear portion as the locking means is driven to move in a removal direction, while the cover being pushed back by the front portion as the locking means is driven to move in a replacement direction.