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Protective chassis cover system and method

a chassis cover and protective technology, applied in the field of protective enclosures, can solve the problems of difficult holding or handling of protective equipmen

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-10-11
SPX CORP
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Accordingly, such conventional enclosure or ruggedization systems render the protected equipment to be difficult to hold or handle.

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[0038]FIGS. 2A-2C show a chassis surround in the form of a molded semi elastic boot 30 that can be attached to the VIM 11 and incorporated around the skeletal chassis system 10 (not shown). The exemplary boot 30 has a main body 32 that surrounds the critical impact points of the VIM 11 without requiring any further disassembly or assembly of the VIM 11. Handles 34 are ergonomically integrated into the structure of the body 32, maintaining a slim profile, according to desired preferences. The exemplary body 32 may be designed with a very high impact absorption characteristic, for example, extra reinforced shock points may be incorporated into the “corners” of the boot design for enhanced impact survivability. FIG. 2A shows the external structural members 20 of the skeletal chassis 10, and also a display 13 of the VIM 11.

[0039]FIG. 2B is an illustration of a rear view of the boot 30 of FIG. 2A. FIG. 2B illustrates a flush fit of the interior members 14 of the skeletal chassis system 1...

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[0042]FIGS. 3A-3G show a chassis surround in the form of a frame 40 attached to a skeletal system 10 and a VIM 11. The frame 40 is, in many respects, similar in its protective function to that of the boot 30 described above. The frame may be molded, and may use the materials described above as other materials. In addition, the frame 40 in some cases operates as an extending skeletal structure that provides both protective and ergonomic capabilities. For example, the frame 40 is designed with handles 44 on opposing sides of a main body 42.

[0043] The handles 44 are preferably manufactured from a rubber or hard elastic material that is chemically resistant, impact absorbing and structurally resilient. The open nature of the frame 40 in some cases minimizes weight and provides an easier access to the VIM 11.

[0044]FIG. 3B is an illustration of a back view of the frame 40 of FIG. 3A. As seen in FIG. 3B, the exemplary frame 40 is of an open structure architecture allowing easy access to t...

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Abstract

A protective covering system and method can protect an electronic device. The system includes a skeletal frame member that attaches to the electronic device and a relatively soft surrounding frame or body into which the frame can be mounted.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates generally to a protective enclosure for portable electronic equipment. More particularly, the present invention relates to a protective multi-system protective enclosure with enhanced functional and ergonomic attributes. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] Conventional approaches to the ruggedization of portable electronic equipment have typically involved the application of a bulky rubberized enclosure or casing along the equipment drop points. Very little or no consideration is given to incorporating functional gripping or attachment features to the enclosure. Accordingly, such conventional enclosure or ruggedization systems render the protected equipment to be difficult to hold or handle. [0003] Therefore, there has been a long standing need in the community for ruggedization systems which adequately protect the subject equipment while having accommodations for convenient handling and attachment to the equipment. SUMMARY ...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D85/00
CPCA45C11/00A45F2200/0525A45C2011/003
Inventor REALE, ANTHONY
Owner SPX CORP