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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 19, 1996
Filed:
May. 03, 1994
Stanford W Crane, Jr, Boca Raton, FL (US);
Maria M Portuondo, Boca Raton, FL (US);
Edward V Cruz, Newbury Park, CA (US);
Vincent R Razo, Granada Hills, CA (US);
Shaun Fynn, West Hollywood, CA (US);
The Panda Project, Boca Raton, FL (US);
Abstract
A computer system including a plurality of air circulation areas to facilitate cooling of components with in the air circulation areas. Specifically, the system includes an air circulation area for a plurality of printed circuit boards, for a power supply, and for a plurality of internal and external peripherals, such as disk drives. The system also includes an automatic door that covers the external peripherals. The external peripherals slide forward, out of a casing of the system to facilitate upgrade and/or repair of the peripherals. In addition, the system includes cabling slots and structure to effect electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding.