CA2349731A1 - The original adjustable computer system lock box - Google Patents

Abstract

This proposal for protecting a computer system is a multi-function design in the areas of security, re-enforcement, and water protection.

A steel frame box encloses a computer case. However, the ultra-light weight material of the frame structure only weighs about 8 to approximately 10 lbs. for a typical sized personal computer Once secured to a vertical or horizontal surface such as a cabinet, floor, or under a table, the unit becomes thief resistance, earthquake resistance, and even flood protecting. The construction design includes an air-space under the computer case for a 3 to 4 inch clearance in the event of water flooding the floor of the computer room. An optional Plexiglas cover faceplate provides protection against unauthorized access to hard drive data.

An adjustable platform for the computer maybe raised or lowered for customized cases. The feature permits different sizes of computers cases.

Description

Specifications 1. Material Type: The material composition consist of light weight steel with pre-drilled holes throughout the length of the material. It is rated at a minimun of 18 gauge thickness to 14 gauge for thicker material. It is shaped in the form of a right angle for much of the design except where flat steel is applied as support braces.

2. Material Size comes in 182.88cm (6 foot) lengths. Thus allowing the inventor to cut the pieces to any desirable size lengths and bundle the pieces into containers as components for shipping purposes until the pieces are assembled.
A typical size is 43.18 cm.(17 inch) depth x 43.18cm(17inch) high x 20.32cm(8 inch) wide.

3. Classifications:
Grouped into usage type.
The Personal and SOHO category would include individuals and small organizations whose group would not need a hard and rugged design for their kind of need. Likely a 3.175cm x 3.175 cm. (1-1/4 inch by 1-1/4 inch), 18 gauge construction, would meet the single computer user' needs.
The Commercial and retail category would involve groups in an environment where there would be more activity and possible bumping of the computer system. Likely a heavier metal such as 1-1/2 inch by 1-1/2 inch, 14 gauge construction, for multiple computer units framed in groups for close proximity.

4. Extensive description The re-enforced metal supports allows the construction of this adjustable lock box to support a 155 pound person. Pre-drilled holes in angle-iron material allows for easy line-up of holes for'/2 inch #20 bolts with square sockets holes.
Abundance of holes allows attachment of security cables connecting onto other peripheral devices such a monitor, zip drive, scanners and / or printer.
Additional cross brace re-enforces strength of the material.

5. Detail description of Drawings Facts:
The body of the adjustable lock box is shown in Figure G (item named Cage).
The bottom of the adjustable lock box has a separate component in the shape of a rectangle as shown in Figure G (item named Boot) The rectangle base is secured to the flooring and the remaining upper portion is fasten by bolts to the base. When the bottom bolts are removed, the detachment feature enables the system to be removed for emergency reasons such a threat of a fire.

6. Bolts and nuts of type #20 x I / 2 inch are suitable enough to provide the security strength of this security device called the Adjustable Computer System Lock Box.
Parts List of Adjustable Computer System Lock Box by Paramount Computers Ltd . .
Fi ure # Item # Name of Item A 1,2 Ca Section Ends 9,10 Ca Section Ties 3,4,11,12 Boot Section 5,6,7,8 Platform Section 13,14,15,16,17 Re-enforcement Braces 18, 19 Su ort Braces F 1 Platform G 1 Boot Section 2 Cage Section 6. The right side portion or left side is capable of pivoting on an angle away from the other side to provide a clearance to remove the computer system from the adjustable platform in figure F (named the Platform)

Claims (11)

1. The steel frame constructed of milled steel is bolted and braced with anchors around the computer case which strengthens the corners thereby acting as re-enforcement brackets despite its ultra-light weight.

2. Facts: Not only can it hold up a person of 150 lbs or more (330kg.) in weight. But once secured to a vertical surface, floor, or under a table, the unit becomes thief resistance and earthquake resistance.

3. Additional Plexiglas face-covering provides further data protection. The reduction of stolen computers improves minimizes lost productivity.

4. The construction design includes an air-space under the computer case or tower for a clearance space in the event of water floods the floor of the room. The water would otherwise cause contamination of the motherboard. This offers the Computer ]Owner more protection from adverse elements.

5. The adjustable platform for the computer maybe raised or lowered for efficiency. The resultant adjustment change fits many sizes of different computers cases such as mini-towers, medium towers, and full sized towers.

6. Pre-cut pieces in packages allowed for each carrying, quick assembling, and simple and easy installation.

7. Wider computers can be fitted with added pieces in figure B (named extenders) to fit wider then normal computers cases such as a MacIntosh system.

8. Multiple colours provides colour-coding schemes if required in unique situations.

9. Points: Any computer user can assemble the pieces of the steel-frame easily.

10. Accomplishments: The Adjustable Computer System Lock Box is low cost, light -weight, functional, and is a safe product to acquire.

11. Objective achieved: Prevention of damage to and thief of the computer system improves the daily working lives of the computer users.