Patent ID: 6473295
Filing Date: 2002-10-29
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A computer enclosure comprising:a chassis comprising a bottom panel and a front panel extending vertically from the bottom panel, the front panel defining at least one first latch and a plurality of second latches; a rear panel secured to the bottom panel of the chassis opposite the front panel, the rear panel defining a first opening at a side thereof and comprising a pair of symmetrical sills respectively formed adjacent top and bottom extremities of the cutout, and at least one hook at a side of a top portion thereof, each sill defining a nick and a gap therein; a loading board comprising at least one flap, the flap defining a plurality of orifices receiving the second latches of the front panel, thereby securing the loading board to the chassis; a first drive bracket comprising a first bottom wall and at least one first side wall, a pair of wings extending from opposite ends of each first side wall, each wing defining at least one groove therein, each groove of one wing engaging with one corresponding first latch of the front panel, each groove of another wing engaging with one corresponding hook of the rear panel; a power supply bracket comprising a shield and a pair of connecting portions respectively extending from top and bottom sides of the shield, each connecting portion comprising a lug received in and sliding within the corresponding nick and a boss received in the corresponding gap, the power supply bracket thereby being received in the first opening of the rear panel; a second drive bracket secured to the front panel and the first drive bracket; and a cover comprising a top panel and a pair of side panels; wherein the cover, the rear panel and the chassis cooperatively surrounding the loading board, the power supply bracket and the first and second drive brackets.