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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 20, 2002
Filed:
Oct. 17, 2000
Matthew P. Casebolt, Fremont, CA (US);
California Digital Corporation, Fremont, CA (US);
Abstract
A low profile high density rack mountable enclosure with superior cooling and highly accessible re-configurable components is disclosed. One embodiment of the present invention discloses a computer system comprising a chassis for holding a plurality of computer components, a CPU having a heatsink mounted thereon, wherein the CPU is mounted in the chassis, and a first blower having an inlet for receiving air and an outlet for expelling air, wherein the first blower is mounted in the chassis proximate to the CPU. Another embodiment of the present invention discloses a retention clip for use in a computer system, the retention clip comprising a base portion having at least one tab, and a flange portion having at least one mounting hole, wherein the flange portion is connected to the base portion, and wherein the flange portion makes an angle with the base portion. Another embodiment of the present invention discloses a computer enclosure comprising a chassis having a left side, a right side, and a bottom side, wherein a rear edge of the bottom side includes an open hem, a top panel, wherein a rear edge of the top panel includes an open hem, and a rear panel having a left side, a right side, a top side, and a bottom side, wherein the open hem of the bottom side is adapted to receive the bottom side of the rear panel, and the open hem of the top panel is adapted to receive the top side of the rear panel.