Patent ID: 6257682
Filing Date: 2001-07-10
Classification: G06F,G11B,H05K

Abstract:
A computer casing comprising a side wall defining an opening and a side panel releasably attached to the side wall to close the opening, the side panel having first edge forming engaging means for releasably engaging with a corresponding edge of the opening and an opposite second edge forming a plurality of locking tabs each defining a notch, a locking mechanism comprising a locking rod movable between a locked position and an unlocked position, the locking rod defining a plurality of openings corresponding to cutouts of the casing whereby when the locking rod is moved to the unlocked position, the locking tabs of the side panel are allowed to extend through both the cutouts of the casing and the openings of the locking rod and when the locking rod is moved to the locked position, edges of the openings of the locking rod engage with the notches of the locking tabs thereby securing the side panel in position.