Computer system securing apparatus and method with concealed security tab
AssigneeMicron Electronics, Inc.
InventorMichael Leman
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Abstract
The present invention provides for an apparatus and method for securing a computer system. A security loop or tab is attached to a computer chassis and used to engage a cover that encloses at least a portion of a side of the computer chassis. Structure is provided in embodiments of the invention to releasably engage the cover with the security tab and to provide a means of locking the cover on the chassis to prevent unauthorized access to the computer system. Additionally, the securing apparatus is place in a location not readily visible to users of the computer system.
Claims21
A computer system securing apparatus comprising:
- a computer chassis;
- a security tab extending from said computer chassis along a first direction wherein said security tab:
- extends substantially perpendicular from said chassis,
- is formed from a portion of the material of said chassis,
- includes a first edge,
- includes a second edge on the opposite side of said security tab from the first edge, the second edge being is substantially parallel to the first edge,
- includes a radial edge, the radial edge extending between the first edge and the second edge,
- includes a hole for accepting a locking member, and
- includes a locking hook, wherein the locking hook:
- is formed from a portion of the material of said security tab, and
- includes a release surface;
- a cover enclosing a side of said computer chassis, said cover being detachable from said computer chassis by movement in the first direction, said cover having an opening through which said security tab extends;
- wherein the locking hook of said security tab detachably engages said cover;
- and
- wherein by pushing the release surface in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction, the locking hook of said security tab is disengaged from said cover and said cover is permitted to move in the first direction.
A computer system securing apparatus comprising:
- a computer chassis;
- a security tab extending from said computer chassis along a first direction;
- and
- a cover enclosing at least a portion of a side of said computer chassis, said cover being detachable from said computer chassis by movement in the first direction, said cover having an opening through which said security tab extends.
A computer system securing apparatus comprising:
- a computer chassis;
- a means for engaging a cover with said computer chassis;
- and
- a means for disengaging the cover from said computer chassis.
A method of securing a computer system comprising the acts of:
- placing a cover for at least a portion of a computer chassis adjacent to a side of the computer chassis so that an opening in the cover aligns with a security tab;
- and
- moving the cover toward the security tab so that the security tab enters into the opening to engage the security tab in the opening.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.