Patent ID: 7522414

Claim:
An electronic device, comprising: a housing containing at least one electronic component; an opening in a side of the housing for providing an airflow path for cooling the at least one electronic component; an air intake grill completely covering a front side of the housing to provide an increased open area for the airflow path, wherein the air intake grill includes a plurality of grill openings arranged in a common pattern; an operator panel coupled to the electronic device for controlling operation or displaying a status of the electronic device, wherein the operator panel is supported at a predetermined distance from the opening for defining an air gap between the operator panel and the opening, wherein the air gap provides an increased airflow for optimal heat dissipation for the electronic device; and a bracket connected to the housing, wherein the bracket is adjustable for defining a plurality of different air gaps between the operator panel and the opening, and wherein the operator panel is attached to the bracket.