Bezel release mechanism
AssigneeLenovo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd.
InventorsPeter A. Smith, Susan P. Wise
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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.
Claims10
A bezel release mechanism in a computer having a chassis, the bezel release mechanism comprising:
- a wedge residing within the chassis of the computer;
- and
- a button coupled to the wedge,
- wherein when the button is depressed, the wedge moves laterally to a position above a clip of a bezel coupled to the chassis and the wedge applies a downward force on the clip to disengage the bezel from the chassis.
A computer system comprising:
- a chassis comprising a notch therein;
- a bezel comprising a clip that engages the notch when the bezel is coupled to the chassis;
- a wedge residing within the chassis;
- and
- a button coupled to the wedge,
- wherein when the button is depressed, the wedge moves laterally to a position above the clip and applies a downward force on the clip to disengage the clip from the notch.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.