CPU storage cabinet

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-03-24
HNI TECH INC
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[0008] There are a number of advantages, features and objects achieved with the present invention which are believed not to be available. For example, one advantage is that the present invention provides a CPU storage cabinet with a door that may be left or right opening and easily transformed from one opening to the other. Other objects of the present invention are to provide a CPU storage cabinet which is inexpensive, versatile, functional and attractive. A further advantage of the present invention is that the CPU storage cabinet is easy to move and allows facilitated hook-up of the CPU with an attendant computer screen and keyboard. Yet another feature of the present invention is the provision of a CPU storage cabinet which effectively hides an unsightly CPU. A still further advantage is that the cabinet is well ventilated, allowing ventilation to one side or the other.
[0009] A more complete understanding of the present invention and other objects, advantages and features thereof will be gained from a consideration of the following description of a preferred embodiment read in conjunction with the accompanying drawing provided herein. The preferred embodiment represents an example of the invention which is described here in compliance with Title 35 U.S.C. section 112 (first paragraph), but the invention itself is defined by the attached claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING
[0010]FIG. 1 is an isometric view of a CPU storage cabinet with a closed door.
[0011]FIG. 2 is an isometric view of the CPU storage cabinet shown in FIG. 1 with the door in an open position after pivoting right to left.
[0012]FIG. 3 is an inverted isometric view of the CPU storage cabinet shown in FIG. 1 (partially assembled) illustrating a left side opening door (the door pivoting from left to right).
[0013]FIG. 4 is an isometric view of the CPU storage cabinet after a partial reconfiguration before inverting.

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Most CPU devices are poorly designed boxes that are placed in out-of-the-way locations.
However, it must be remembered that the CPU cannot be physically moved too far from its respective computer screen and keyboard.

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[0017] While the present invention is open to various modifications and alternative constructions, the preferred embodiment shown in the various figures of the drawing will be described herein in detail. It is understood, however, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the particular embodiment, form or example which is disclosed. On the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalent structures and methods, and alternative constructions falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as expressed in the appended claims, pursuant to Title 35 U.S.C. section 112 (second paragraph).

[0018] Referring now to FIGS. 1 and 2, there is shown a CPU storage cabinet 10 having two side walls 12, 14, a top wall 16, a bottom wall 18, a door 20, two door hinges 22, 24 and a spacer panel 26. It is intended that a CPU (not shown) may be disposed on the bottom wall and behind the door, when closed.

[0019] Referring now also to FIG. 3, each side wall includes a heig...

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A storage cabinet for a CPU where the storage cabinet includes two side walls, a top wall, a bottom wall, a front door, a front spacer panel and a back panel. The storage cabinet may be inverted to allow the door to open from the left side or the right side. A set of casters is also provided to be attached to the bottom of the cabinet. The cabinet is easily assembled by placing the front spacer panel at the bottom of the cabinet and adjusting the door vertically on one of the side walls so as to have the door disposed above the spacer panel. Upper and lower spaces are provided between the door, the side walls and the top and bottom walls at the front portion of the cabinet. A recess is provided in one of the side walls at the rear of the cabinet and an opening is provided in the back of the cabinet so that ready access to cables, wires and the like connected to the CPU is provided. An opening covered by an air grille is provided in the side wall opposite to the side wall to which the door is attached.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] Not applicable. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH [0002] Not applicable. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] 1. Field of the Invention [0004] The present invention relates to a central processing unit (CPU) storage cabinet and more particularly, to a universal CPU storage cabinet that may be easily and inexpensively made to open from either the left side or the right side. [0005] 2. Description of the Related Art [0006] Most CPU devices are poorly designed boxes that are placed in out-of-the-way locations. Because of the unattractive appearance of a CPU, it is often desirable to hide it altogether. However, it must be remembered that the CPU cannot be physically moved too far from its respective computer screen and keyboard. These items are typically located on a work surface, such as a desk that is easily accessible by a computer user. BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0007] The present invention described here is a central...

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IPC IPC(8): A47B81/06G06F1/18H05K5/02
CPCA47B81/06H05K5/0213G06F1/181
InventorDEGABRIELE, PETER K.JOHNSON, ROBERT C.
OwnerHNI TECH INC