Patent ID: 6157532
Filing Date: 2000-12-05
Classification: E05B,E05C,G06F,Y10T

Abstract:
A computer system comprising:a chassis;a microprocessor mounted in the chassis;an input coupled to provide input to the microprocessor;a mass storage coupled to the microprocessor;a display coupled to the microprocessor by a video controller;a memory coupled to provide storage to facilitate execution of computer programs by the microprocessor;the chassis including an elongated channel guide, the guide having spaced apart openings formed therein;a resilient release device movably mounted on the chassis;a slider member movably mounted in the guide and having an engagement member on one end thereof connected to the resilient release device, the slider member having a plurality of spaced apart connectors thereon and movable therewith, the connectors positioned in the openings in the guide in response to the slider member being in a first position, the connectors being shifted from the openings in response to the slider member being shifted to a second position, when the resilient release device is moved; anda cover mounted on the chassis, the cover having interlock members for insertion into the openings and engagement with the connectors in the first position and disengagement from the connectors in the second position.