Computer chassis
OwnerShih-Hsun Wung, Chun-Chi Chen +2inventors
InventorsShih-Hsun Wung, Chun-Chi Chen, Tsung-Lung Lee, Bao-Chun Chen
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Abstract
A computer chassis compatible with an ATX motherboard and a BTX motherboard, includes a motherboard holder (100) for mounting an ATX motherboard or a BTX motherboard thereon, a first back panel (200) designed for the ATX motherboard, and a second back panel (300) designed for the BTX motherboard. A side panel (840) is located opposite the motherboard holder, defining a plurality of vents (842) in a lower portion of the side panel. The motherboard holder, the first and second back panels are available in two arrangements to make the computer chassis in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention to be adapted to the ATX motherboard or the BTX motherboard.
Claims18
A computer chassis compatible with an advanced technology extended (ATX) motherboard and a balanced technology extended (BTX) motherboard, comprising a motherboard holder for mounting an ATX motherboard or a BTX motherboard thereon, a first back panel designed for the ATX motherboard, and a second back panel designed for the BTX motherboard and a side panel, wherein the motherboard holder, the first and second back panels are available in two arrangements to make the computer chassis to be adapted to the ATX motherboard or the BTX motherboard, the side panel being located opposite the motherboard holder, the side panel defining a plurality of vents in a lower portion thereof.
A computer enclosure compatible with an ATX motherboard and a BTX motherboard, comprising:
- a top panel, a bottom panel, a front panel, a side panel, a motherboard holder for mounting an ATX or BTX motherboard thereon, a first back panel designed for the ATX motherboard, and a second back panel designed for the BTX motherboard,
- wherein the top panel, the bottom panel, the front panel, the side panel and the first and second back panels are available in two arrangements to form a computer enclosure adapted to the ATX motherboard or the BTX motherboard, respectively, the side panel being located opposite the motherboard holder and comprising a plurality of vents in a lower portion thereof.
A computer enclosure comprising:
- a front panel;
- a motherboard holder extending rearwards from a first lateral side of the front panel;
- a side panel extending rearwards from a second lateral side of the front panel opposite the first lateral side, the side panel having a plurality of holes therein, air flowing through the holes into an inside of the computer enclosure in order to cool electronic components in the computer enclosure;
- wherein a rear side of the motherboard holder is selectively connected with a first type back panel for a motherboard having a first type of layout, and a second type back panel for a motherboard having a second type of layout.
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