Patent ID: 6049449
Filing Date: 2000-04-11
Classification: G06F,H05K

Abstract:
An improved computer for utilization in industrial applications, the computer comprising:a main enclosure for housing a plurality of computer components;at least one accessory circuit board;a subenclosure housing a planar circuit board with a CPU, the subenclosure receiving said at least one accessory circuit board which is electrically connected to the planar circuit board, and the subenclosure being removably secured within the main enclosure, wherein the subenclosure, planar circuit board, and accessory circuit board may be selectively removed from the main enclosure as a unit; and whereinthe planar circuit board is secured horizontally in the subenclosure and releasably electrically connected to at least one of the computer components housed within the main enclosure;a riser circuit board horizontally overlying and electrically connected to said planar circuit board; andsaid accessory circuit board being electrically connectable to said riser circuit board to extend vertically therefrom.