Patent ID: 6288898
Filing Date: 2001-09-11
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
An apparatus for mounting system components in an electronic device, comprising:a base substrate;a plurality of spaced apart end brackets attached to the base substrate, a pivotable one of the end brackets, being movable between a retracted position and an extended position;a plurality of spaced apart side panel assemblies removably mounted between a mounting portion of each end bracket when the pivotable one of the end brackets is in the extended position, a first edge of each side panel assembly positioned adjacent to the base substrate;a shroud assembly extending between at least two of the side panel assemblies adjacent to a second edge of each respective side panel assembly, the shroud assembly, the base substrate and the side panel assemblies defining an air duct; anda fan mounted adjacent to at least one of the end brackets for directing air through the air duct.