Patent ID: 6129429
Filing Date: 2000-10-10
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A rack serviceable computer chassis comprising:a rectilinear housing for receiving at least one module containing electrical components associated with a computer system, the housing having a planar right panel, a planar left panel, a planar bottom panel and a stationary planar top panel, the stationary top panel located on a top side of the housing extending from a top edge of the left panel to a top edge of the right panel and from a front side of the housing to a central line parallel to the front side of the housing and extending from a point located between the front side of the housing and a rear side of the housing running from the top edge of the left panel to the top edge of the right panel, the housing further adapted for rack mounting use;a sliding top panel integral to the housing, the sliding top panel extending from the rear side of the housing to the central line while in a closed position and extending from the central line to the front side of the housing and located above the stationary top panel while in an open position, the sliding top panel effectuating access to the at least one module and electrical components;means for sliding the sliding top panel between the open position and the closed position;means for supporting the sliding top panel while in the closed position; andmeans for transitioning the sliding top panel between the open position and the closed position.