1. Technical Field
The disclosure relates to electronic devices, and particularly to an electronic device with an easily detachable power module.
2. Description of the Related Art
An electronic device, such as a desktop computer, tower computer, server, or the like, usually includes power modules for connecting to a power supply. The installation of the power module in a computer typically involves the use of screws. However, power modules installed by screws may fit too tightly and can not be drawn out easily.
What is needed, therefore, is an electronic device which can overcome the limitations described.
Reference will be made to the drawing figures to describe the present electronic device in detail.
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The securing member 23 is received in the bracket member 22 and defines a fixing hole 233 in the bottom surface thereof to receive the protrusion 223. Two blocking portions 236 extend outwards from the two sides of the securing member 23 into the through holes 226 of the bracket member 22. Thereby, the securing member 23 may be secured in the bracket member 22. The securing member 23 defines a rectangular receiving groove 238 thereon and two U-shaped receiving grooves 237 flanking the receiving groove 238. Two middle walls 231 extend respectively from a top surface of the securing member 23 on either side of the receiving groove 238. The middle walls 231 are parallel. A connecting wall 239 connects the rear ends of the middle side walls 231. The connecting wall 239 defines a locating hole 240 communicating with the receiving groove 238. A fixing member 80 is mounted in the locating hole 240, an opening 81 is defined in an end of the fixing member 80, facing the receiving groove 238. An elastic portion 234 extends from the securing member 23 in the receiving groove 238 and away from the locating hole 240. A latching portion 235 extends upwards from a free end of the elastic portion 234.
The connectors 25 are received in the receiving grooves 237. Each of the connectors 25 includes a head portion 250 and an end portion 252. The end portions 252 are received and mounted in the receiving grooves 237 of the securing member 23. The head portions 250 are mounted beyond the front edge of the securing member 23. The sliding member 30 is movably engaged between the power connectors 25.
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The body 31 includes two supporting portions 35 extending from an end thereof near to the operating portion 32. The body 31 defines a concave portion 312 at the bottom surface near the inserting portion 33. Two side plates 36 extend downwards from the two edges of the body 31. The side plates 36 are located outside the sidewalls 34.
The locking member 50 includes an elongated elastic arm 51, two engaging plates 56 extending from an end of the elastic arm 51, and two locking portions 54 extending upwards from the engaging plates 56. The locking portions 54 integrally connect the engaging plates 56. The elastic arm 51 has a securing end 55 opposite to the engaging plates 56. The securing end 55 is riveted to the cover 29. The engaging plates 56 are received in the slot 310 of the body 31. Each of the engaging plates 56 includes a connecting wall 52 connecting the elastic arm 51, and a flange 53 extending outwards from the bottom edge of the connecting wall 52. Each of the flanges 53 extends perpendicularly outwards from the connecting wall 52. Each of the locking portions 54 has a triangular profile. The top edge 540 of each locking portion 54 inclines upwards from the end near the elastic arm 51 to the other end. The locking portions 54 will extend through the through holes 290 of the cover 29 to beyond the top surface of the cover 29.
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The securing end 55 of the locking member 50 is fastened with the cover 29, with the elastic arm 51 abutting against the cover 29 and the locking portions 54 extending through the through holes 290. The engaging plates 56 are received in the slot 310 of the body 31 and between the sidewalls 34 and the supporting portions 35. The rear ends of the flanges 53 engage and support the pressing edges 340 of the sidewalls 34, and the front ends of the flanges 53 engage and press the supporting portions 35, shown in
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As described above, when a user or operator uses finger pressure to operate the sliding member 30, the power module 20 can be driven to slide from the casing 10. Therefore, the attachment and detachment of the power module 20 for this electronic device is very user-friendly.
It is to be further understood that even though numerous characteristics and advantages have been set forth in the foregoing description of the embodiment(s), together with details of the structures and functions of the embodiment(s), the disclosure is illustrative only; and that changes may be made in detail, especially in the matters of shape, size, and arrangement of parts within the principles of the disclosure to the full extent indicated by the broad general meaning of the terms in which the appended claims are expressed.
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2011 1 0130918 | May 2011 | CN | national |
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