Mobile computer security cabinet

Abstract

A mobile computer security cabinet configured to prevent theft of computer equipment and includes a monitor enclosure that contains a computer monitor, allows viewing the monitor without accessing it, and prevents unauthorized entry; a central processing unit (“CPU”) enclosure that contains CPU, printer and other computer related equipment and prevents unauthorized entry; a keyboard enclosure coupled to the monitor and CPU enclosure and prevents unauthorized entry; and a wheel assembly coupled to the CPU enclosure. The keyboard enclosure further includes a drawer, which slides out of the keyboard enclosure and exposes an interior portion of the keyboard enclosure without providing access to the monitor and CPU enclosures.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention generally relates to a field of theft prevention of office equipment. Specifically, the present invention relates to a mobile computer security cabinet that is designed to prevent theft of computers or components of computers. [0002] In today's world, computers are an essential part of almost every business. Computers control, manage, operate, and assist individuals in many different tasks. For example, computers assist in generating a marketing analysis, monitoring readout signals, displaying results of analysis, allowing individuals to modify operations of other machines. A lot of times, computers are left unattended by their operators and are subject to theft. Theft may happen anywhere, including, offices, factories, homes, and other facilities. For example, a computer, controlling or monitoring operation of a conveyer belt on a factory floor, may be subject to being stolen by an unauthorized intruder. Theft results in additiona...

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Benefits of technology

[0005] The present invention relates to a mobile computer security cabinet designed to prevent full access to computer equipment contained in its interior portion. At the same time, the cabinet allows authorized partial and / or total access from its front and / or back. The cabinet also allows monitoring of the computer equipment without accessing it. Further, the computer cabinet provides mobility for the computer equipment.

[0006] In an embodiment, the mobile computer security cabinet includes a monitor enclosure configured to contain monitor computer equipment and having doors in the front and back of the cabinet. The cabinet also includes a central processing unit (“CPU”) or a computer equipment enclosure configured to contain a CPU, a printer and other computer related equipment. The enclosure also includes doors in the front and back of the cabinet. The cabinet also includes a keyboard and / or mouse enclosure spaced between the monitor enclosure and the CPU enclosure. The keyboard enclosure further includes a drawer, which slides out of the keyboard enclosure and exposes its interior portion without providing access to the monitor and the CPU enclosures. The monitor enclosure further includes a see-through window placed in its front door to allow a user to view the monitor without opening the door. The three enclosures communicate with each other through a channel. The channel is composed of a plurality of openings made in the enclosures. Wires connecting the computer equipment can pass through the channel. The cabinet also includes at least one wheel assembly coupled to the CPU enclosure, hence, providing mobility to the cabinet.

Problems solved by technology

A lot of times, computers are left unattended by their operators and are subject to theft.

For example, a computer, controlling or monitoring operation of a conveyer belt on a factory floor, may be subject to being stolen by an unauthorized intruder.

Theft results in additional expenditures in connection with replacement of the computer equipment.

More importantly, computer theft often results in a loss of valuable data that may be difficult or impossible to replace.

However, such systems can be easily circumvented.

Further, computer equipment can be vandalized.

Even though this prevents theft it also denies any access to the equipment until locked.

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