Multifunctional computer

A multifunctional computer have a computer case. One side of the front surface of the case is installed with a data input/output device region having a plurality of spaces for being arranged with different devices a system monitor, a disk driver (a hard disk driver, a floppy disk driver, a compact disk driver), a kara OK, a modem (facsimile, telephone), power supply receptacles, a plurality of interface connector board (a SCSI bus, RS232 series ports, USB, PS/2, network connectors, audio A/V terminals), an uninterrupted device (UPS), a power supply, a radiator, etc. A liquid crystal display is installed at the surface of the case. At the side of the data input/output device region, the display is pivotally and detachably connected to the case at another side thereof. An openable door plate is installed within the display. After the door plate is opened, an upright motherboard is installed. A display is embedded in the board. Two sides of the board have trumpets. A part of the case at the lower side of the display is formed with two drawers for receiving a keyboard (the lower one) and a thin printer or scanner (the upper one). Moreover, a second radiator and a second power supply can be installed.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION
 The present invention relates to a multifunctional computer, and especially
 to a transversal table computer assembled with many peripheral devices.
 BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
 A prior art computer is primarily formed by a mainframe, a display, a
 keyboard, a printer, etc. Since network is more and more popular, modems
 have become a necessary device. Thus, other applications, such as
 electronic fax, E-mail, E-phone, teleconference, etc, are generated. In
 order to suit the unstability of power supply, an interrupted power supply
 (UPS) is installed in a computer. Since the development of network, the
 devices, such as a camera, a micro type camera (CCD), trumpets,
 microphones, even hidden type camera, are more and more popular in the
 computer. These devices are sufficient to fill the whole table surface.
 Moreover, as the number of devices is increased, the new devices are
 necessary to be installed in the computer, or the installed devices are
 necessary to be updated. Since some devices, such as retractable hard
 disk, built-in hard disk, optic disk drive, DVD, 3.5 inches floppy disk,
 etc., are installed in the computer, in general, the case of the computer
 is necessary to be detached, only the case frame is left. This is
 inconvenient, specially since the display becomes larger and larger.
 Furthermore, the mainframe occupies a large space. Therefore, the space on
 the table becomes smaller. In order to solve the problem, the liquid
 crystal display (LCD) is developed. However, since the LCD is used
 independently, a large space is still occupied. A notebook can solve such
 a problem, but for many peripheral devices, the notebook computer can not
 be adapted. Moreover, we must sacrifice the advantage of the table
 computer by trading for the notebook computer. Therefore, there is an
 eager demand for a device which can integrate the computer and peripheral
 devices compactly so as to save space.
 SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
 Accordingly, the primary object of the present invention is to provide a
 multifunctional computer. Thereby, the peripheral devices required by the
 computer can be arranged conveniently with a minimum space so as to be
 formed with a table type transversal computer. The volume of the present
 invention is slightly larger than the current mainframe and includes all
 the required functions. The space for the screen is also saved. The
 required devices can be assembled to the preset positions within the case.
 The present invention can be installed in the box. Then, since the whole
 body is a box, thus, it can be moved easily. The problem of too many wires
 connected to the computer can be resolved. Therefore, the present
 invention is formed as an integrated type device. The main body is
 arranged as a wide and flat body instead of the original thin body.
 Namely, the original lateral surface becomes a front surface, while the
 original front surface is still a front surface. The inner space is used
 sufficiently for receiving a plurality of devices. The general device,
 such as mother board, is still used.
 In the present invention, a multifunctional computer has a computer case.
 One side of the front surface of the case is installed with a data
 input/output device region having a plurality of spaces being arranged
 with different devices, such as a system monitor, a disk drive (a hard
 disk drive, a floppy disk drive, a compact disk drive), a kara OK, a modem
 (facsimile, telephone), power supply receptacles, a plurality of interface
 connector boards (SCSI bus, RS232 series ports, USB, PS/2, network
 connector, audio A/V terminal), an uninterrupted power supply (UPS), a
 power supply, a radiator, etc. A liquid crystal display is installed at
 the surface of the case at the side of the data input/output device
 region. The display is pivotally and detachably connected to the case at
 another side thereof. An openable door plate is installed within the case.
 After the door plate is opened, an upright motherboard is installed. A
 display is embedded in the surface of the case. Two sides of the surface
 provided with trumpets. A part of the case at the lower side of the
 display is formed with two drawers for receiving a keyboard (the lower
 one) and a thin printer or scanner (the upper one). Moreover, a second
 radiator and a second power supply can be included therein.
 The various objects and advantages of the present invention will be more
 readily understood from the following detailed description when read in
 conjunction with the appended drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
 With reference to FIGS. 1 and 5, the multifunctional computer of the
 present invention is illustrated. The multifunctional computer has a
 computer case 1. The front surface of the case 1 has a data input/output
 device section 11, which comprises a plurality of retractable spaces being
 arranged with a system monitor 21, a hard disk (a hard disk (HD) 24, a 3.5
 inches floppy disk (FD) 23, a CD-ROM 22 or a VCD, or a DVD), a kara OK, a
 modem 25 (a facsimile machine, a telephone), a plurality of power supply
 receptacles on a multiple power supply board 26, a plurality of interface
 connector boards 27 (a SCSI bus, RS232 series ports, USBs, PS/2, network
 connectors, audio A/V terminals and other expansion devices), an
 uninterrupted power supply (UPS) 28, a power supply 29, a radiator 20,
 etc. The system monitor 21 has a bank of LED indicators (lower side) and a
 bank of switches (upper side) for displaying the operation of a plurality
 of peripheral devices or the power state so that the operation and
 maintenance of the devices may be conveniently implemented.
 A liquid crystal display (LCD) 3 is installed at a surface parallel to the
 case 1. Another side of the LCD 3 is pivotally and detachably connected to
 the case 1. An openable door plate 12 (which is detachable and has one
 side rotatable and one side locked as shown in FIG. 2, and may be
 transparent as shown in the figure) is installed within the case 1. An
 upright mother board 10 and related interface cards 13 are installed
 behind the door plate 12. The outer end of each interface card 13 is
 connected to the plate 14 of an inwardly reduced part of the case 1. The
 LCD 3 can be embedded into a panel 30, two sides of which provided with
 trumpets 31, respectively. The panel 30 has a micro type camera (CCD) 32
 and a microphone 38. The lower side of the panel 30 in the case 1 is
 formed with two drawers 15 and 16. The drawer 15 serves to receive a thin
 printer 33 or a scanner 34 (if desired, it can be divided by two layers
 for arranging objects). The lower drawer 16 (the front panel of the drawer
 can be turned downwards to be formed as a flat hand locating portion)
 being arranged with a keyboard.
 The part of case 1 at the display can be further divided for receiving a
 second radiator 19 and a second power supply 18. The second radiator 19
 protrudes from the top 17 of the case 1 and has a retractable filtering
 net 191. After the side of the drawer 16 is pulled out transversally, a
 mouse plate 161 can be retracted. A mouse 36 is connected to the connector
 plate 27. The line of the keyboard 35 can be connected to the connector
 plate 27 (a plug-in interface) or to a connecting seat installed on the
 mother board 10. Similarly, the power to the printer 33 and to the scanner
 34 is provided from the receptacles of the multiple power supply board 26.
 Signal lines are connected to the connector board 27 or to a connector of
 the interface card. The structure similar to the power supply board 26 and
 the connector board 27 can be installed at a rotatable build-in (multiple
 power sources and multiple connectors) interface 37 (as shown in FIG. 4,
 it is installed outside the door plate, however, it can be installed
 inside the door plate 12). The power from the built-in interface 37 is
 supplied to the facsimile machine, modem, printer, scanner, UBS, trumpets,
 microphone, camera, and other devices. Therefore, the space for installing
 a plurality of transformers is saved. The power supply required is
 provided within the case 1, thus saving more space. The built-in interface
 37 may contain different types of connectors for the signal lines of the
 aforesaid devices. Thus, the problem of multiple lines protruding out of
 the computer is resolved so that the quantity of the outer signal lines is
 reduced to a minimum. Related line spaces are not depicted in the figures,
 however, a proper line layout can be provided.
 If the surface of the data input/output device region 11 is desired to be
 beautified, the one of the sides adjacent to the case 1 can be installed
 with respective guiding rails 112 at the upper and lower sides. The rotary
 shaft 115 of the cover 111 passes through the two guiding rails 112 so
 that after the cover 112 is pulled out, it can be rotated through 90
 degrees. Thus, the cover 112 will cover the device region 11. Then, a
 buckling piece 113 is fixed to the fixing piece 114 of the device region
 11 (as shown in FIG. 5). The upper groove 116 of the cover 111 is buckled
 with a transparent piece 117. Therefore, the user may view the system
 monitor 21 conveniently.
 In summary, by the present invention, all the peripheral devices of a
 computer can be received within the case, providing an all-in-one design.
 By the present invention, the space is used efficiently. In the present
 invention, a high class LCD display is used to substitute the conventional
 screen type display. Moreover, such display is combined with the mother
 board of the computer, while all the peripheral devices are still used
 with the front faces of these devices facing to the user. Therefore, the
 back side of the present invention can be adhered to the wall at the far
 side of the table. The present invention is more attractive and more
 convenient than prior art devices. If a large printer or scanner is
 required, the expansion device of the present invention can be used. Thus,
 the form of the present invention may solve the problem of space
 arrangement. It is important that the volume of the present invention is
 approximately equal to the mainframe.
 Although the present invention has been described with reference to the
 preferred embodiments, it will be understood that the invention is not
 limited to the details described thereof. Various substitutions and
 modifications have been suggested in the foregoing description, and others
 will occur to those of ordinary skill in the art. Therefore, all such
 substitutions and modifications are intended to be embraced within the
 scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.