Self-extraction panel hinge
AssigneeLSI Logic Corporation
InventorTerrill L. Woolsey
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Abstract
The present invention is directed to a system for providing a removable access panel for utilization with electronic devices. The panel of the present invention is connected to the frame of an electronic device through the use of a pocket hinge which allows a curved extension on the cover to engage a corresponding curved surface included in the pocket. Utilization of the present invention allows for the electronic device to maintain its overall provide while providing a hinge system allowing for ease of access and removable functionality.
Claims24
A removable access panel system, comprising:
- a frame suitable for containing an electronic component including an aperture therein, said frame further including at least one pocket adjacent to said aperture, wherein said at least one pocket includes an arced surface protruding generally into the pocket from a side of the pocket generally opposite the aperture;
- a panel door capable of rotating to obtain an open position and a closed position, the panel door including;
- at least one extension with a generally arced surface suitable for being accepted into the at least one pocket;
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- a securing mechanism capable of securing the panel door to the frame in the closed position.
A removable self-extracting panel system, comprising:
- a frame for containing an electronic component including an aperture therein, said frame further including at least one pocket adjacent to said aperture, wherein said at least one pocket includes an arced surface protruding generally into the pocket from a side of the pocket generally opposite the aperture, whereby the innermost protrusion of the arced surface occurs at the outer surface of the frame;
- a panel door capable of rotating to obtain an open position and a closed position, the panel door including;
- at least one extension with a generally arced surface suitable for being accepted into the at least one pocket;
- a securing mechanism capable of securing the panel door to the frame in the closed orientation;
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- wherein the panel door is capable of self-extracting itself in the open position.
A removable access panel system, comprising:
- a means for containing an electronic component including a means for accessing said electronic component therein, wherein said containing means further includes a means for accepting adjacent to said accessing means, said accepting means including an arced surface protruding into said accepting means from a side of the accepting means generally opposite said accessing means;
- a means for covering said accessing means, said covering means capable of rotating to obtain an open position and a closed position, wherein said covering means includes at least one extension with a generally arced surface suitable for being accepted into said accepting means;
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- a securing means capable of securing said covering means to said containing means in the closed position.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.