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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 12, 2002
Filed:
Dec. 27, 2000
Li Yuan Gan, Shenzhen, CN;
Xiao Hua Qiu, Shenzhen, CN;
Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd., Taipei Hsien, TW;
Abstract
An enclosure includes a front panel ( ), a pivotable bezel ( ) and a pair of female hinges ( ). A pair of male hinges ( ) extends from one side of an inner surface of the bezel. Each male hinge includes a flange ( ) and a pivot column ( ). Each female hinge includes a rear wall ( ) attachable to the front panel, and an engaging portion ( ) extending perpendicularly from the rear wall. The engaging portion defines a groove ( ), and a notch ( ) spaced from the groove. The groove receives the flange of the corresponding male hinge. A recess ( ) is defined at the notch, for rotatably receiving the pivot column of the corresponding male hinge. The bezel further forms a catch ( ), for engaging with a slot ( ) of the front panel. The bezel is thereby easily and securely attached to the front panel.