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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 11, 2001
Filed:
Jul. 12, 1999
Darren B Smith, Windsor, CO (US);
Ronald P Dean, Fort Collins, CO (US);
Samuel M Babb, Ft Collins, CO (US);
Hewlett-Packard Company, Palo Alto, CA (US);
Abstract
A computer is disclosed having a power supply assembly that may be rotated into a first position for operating the computer, rotated into a second position for servicing components within the computer, or removed from the computer quickly and easily. The power supply assembly is mounted to a chassis via first and second pivot pins that define an axis of rotation and engage first and second bearing surfaces. The first pivot pin may be disengaged from the first bearing surface without removing a fastener. In one embodinent, the first pivot pin is disengaged from the first bearing surface by relative movement between the first pivot pin and the first bearing surface along the axis of rotation. In another embodiment, the first pivot pin is disengaged from the first bearing surface by passing it through a slot in the bearing surface orthogonal to the axis of rotation. A support member mechanically coupled to the chassis at a hinge is folded downward when the power supply assembly is in the operating position and extended upward to support the assembly when it is in the service position. A power coupling is located within a protrusion on the power supply assembly that aligns with a power coupling hole in the chassis when the assembly is in the operating position. A conductive gasket around the protrusion engages a conductive shroud around the power coupling hole to reduce leakage of electromagnetic energy from the enclosure.