摘要:
An filter assembly comprises a sleeve coupled to an external surface of an electronic device and disposed at least partially over an airflow vent of the electronic device, the sleeve configured to receive insertion of a filter element therein.
摘要:
A electronic device comprises a housing having a module bay configured to receive insertion of a modular biometric reader therein, the modular biometric reader located and usable within a periphery of the housing when disposed in the module bay.
摘要:
An electronic device comprising a latch mechanism configured to securely fasten a first member to a second member and a dampening system configured to reduce acoustical noise generated in response to actuation of the latch mechanism.
摘要:
A portable computing system docking security system comprises a security module disposed in the portable computing system and configured to detect an undocking of the portable computing system from a docking station, the security module configured to automatically determine whether the undocking is an unauthorized undocking event.
摘要:
Disclosed are systems and methods for locking a movable appendage (e.g., a display) of an electronic device (e.g., a tablet computer) comprising a rotational lock interfaced with a display hinge assembly of the display, and a docking member disposed to engage at least a portion of the rotational lock when the electronic device is interfaced with an external device.
摘要:
A card connector dampening assembly comprises a connector coupled to a printed circuit board and configured to receive an electronic card connected therewith and a dampening member disposed at least partially between the printed circuit board and the electronic card.
摘要:
An electronic device having a flexible door attached to a housing. The flexible door comprises a plurality of panels coupled by sequential hinge members. The combination of hinge members with relatively stiffer door panels allows the door to conform to a variety of arcuate profiles while permitting substantial flattening of the door when opened.
摘要:
An apparatus for inserting a computer component into, and removing the computer component from, a bay of a computer, includes a first frame member adapted for movement between retracted and extended positions. The first frame member has a pull bar adapted for grasping by a user for moving the first frame member to at least the extended position. A first locking member is adapted for movement with the computer component and a second locking member is stationary with respect to the first frame member. The first and second locking members are mutually engageable when the first frame member is in the retracted position for preventing movement of the computer component out of the bay. Movement of the first frame member from the retracted position toward the extended position causes the first and second locking members to disengage and release the computer component from the bay.
摘要:
Several unique features of a key switch housing and plunger are disclosed which may be employed to provide a keyboard having improved noise and feel characteristics. A system of key plunger up-stops is used to reduce the noise produced by key return while preventing removal of the plunger from the chimney of the switch housing. The system comprises a pair of relatively weak and resilient up-stops which have a relatively small contact area which act to restrict upward movement of the keycap/plunger combination during normal operation and a pair of relatively strong and rigid up-stops which do not contact the switch housing during normal keyboard use, but which prevent the pull-out of the key switch plunger from the chimney of the key switch housing. An additional feature disclosed is a unique key switch housing and plunger design which minimizes key wobble while providing smooth key action. In contrast to the devices of the prior art, the plunger and interior wall of the chimney of the key switch housing are provided with approximately equal tapers which tapers are aligned so as to provide bearing surfaces which are approximately parallel to one another when the key switch plunger is in the "up" (i.e., nondepressed) position. The direction of the tapers is chosen such that key depression results in progressively greater tolerance between the bearing surfaces.
摘要:
Method and apparatus for quick freezing particles with surface moisture by immersion in liquid cryogen to produce a frozen crust or layer on the particles followed by agitation in content with the vaporized cryogen to complete freezing and prevent clumping of the particles.