Patent ID: 6108198
Filing Date: 2000-08-22
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
A modular computer device comprising a computer housing that includes:a rectangular housing body having a front panel formed with at least one module receiving opening, said housing body further having an open lateral side;a side door mounted pivotally on said housing body and operable so as to close and open said open lateral side of said housing body; anda connector unit disposed in said housing body and having at least one electrical connecting set registered with a corresponding said module receiving opening,said connector unit including an upright casing mounted inside said housing body such that said casing is parallel to and is spaced apart from said front panel, said casing having a circuit board disposed therein, said electrical connecting set being mounted on said circuit board and extending out of said casing toward the corresponding said module receiving opening,said electrical connecting set including a first module power connector and a first module signal connector,said connector unit further including a main power connector and a main signal connector mounted on said circuit board, said main power connector being connected electrically to said first module power connector of said electrical connecting set, said main signal connector being connected electrically to said first module signal connector of said electrical connecting set.