Susan M Wise

US Patent:

6366457, Apr 2, 2002

Filed:

Aug 30, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/651164

Inventors:

William Fred Otto - Apex NC
Gerald Cecil Proctor - Raleigh NC
Chen Hsuan-Tsung - Taipei Hsien, TW
Susan Pohl Wise - Leasburg NC

Assignee:

International Business Machines Corporation - Armonk NY

International Classification:

H05K 500

US Classification:

361685, 361798, 3122232, 439327

Abstract:

A bracket for installing a drive device within a computer housing includes first and second end panels extending along opposite sides of a lower panel. A pair of pins extending inward from the first side panel engages a pair of mounting holes in the drive device. The drive device is held with the mounting holes in engagement with the pins by means of a spring extending inward from the second end panel. The end of the drive device adjacent the second end panel is also held against an upper locating surface by a second biasing spring extending upward from the lower panel.

US Patent:

7404610, Jul 29, 2008

Filed:

Aug 5, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/912713

Inventors:

Peter A. Smith - Cary NC, US
Susan P. Wise - Wake Forest NC, US

Assignee:

Lenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. - Singapore

International Classification:

H05K 7/18

US Classification:

3122232

Abstract:

An improved bezel release mechanism for a computer includes wedges, which move laterally over clips on the bezel and apply a downward force on clips when a button coupled to the wedges is pushed. The downward force releases the clips from features on the chassis, disengaging the bezel. In this manner, the bezel release mechanism is toolless and allow for the efficient removal and recoupling of the bezel. Since the bezel release mechanism resides within the chassis and requires the removal of a side door to access it, it also provides protection against accidental or malicious operation.