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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 28, 2004
Filed:
Nov. 15, 2002
Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd., Taipei Hsien, TW;
Abstract
A front panel assembly includes a front panel ( ), a lining panel ( ) and a cover ( ). An opening ( ) is defined in the front panel. A pair of parallel first arcuate guideways ( ) is formed on an internal surface of the front panel at upper and lower extremities of the opening. The lining panel is attached to the front panel, includes a central vertical beam ( ), and defines a recess ( ). A pair of parallel second arcuate guideways ( ) is formed at upper and lower extremities of the recess. A plurality of ports or other components is installed in the lining panel at the recess. The cover is received in the recess, and is slidable along the first and second guideways. The cover is slid toward the beam and snappingly engaging therewith, thus protecting the ports or other components in the recess from contamination or accidental damage.