Patent ID: 8348358
Filing Date: 2013-01-08
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A computer enclosure comprising: a front panel with an opening defined therein; a shielding member, pivotably attached to a front side of the front panel about an axis, capable of sliding from a first position, where the shielding member covers the opening, to a second position, where the shielding member is removed from the opening; a first linkage member, attached to a rear side of the front panel, capable of moving along a first direction and urging the shielding member to rotate away from the first position; a second linkage member, attached to the rear side of the front panel, capable of moving along a second direction and urging the first linkage member to move along the first direction; a first elastic member attached to the first linkage member for urging the first linkage member to return to its original position; and a second elastic member attached to the second linkage member for urging the second linkage member to return to its original position; wherein the axis is substantially perpendicular to a sliding direction of the shielding member, and the first direction is substantially parallel to the axis and substantially perpendicular to the second direction.