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A technology for computing systems and computing components, applied in the field of manufacturing and organization of structures and components, capable of solving problems such as uncomfortable placement, dissatisfaction with the overall appearance of users, and unsightly

Active Publication Date: 2014-12-24
APPLE INC
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Unfortunately, the added weight of the thicker case can lead to user dissatisfaction with the overall look, they can appear heavy and unsuitable for placement on a desktop or in a server stand
However, thinner casings can be prone to bowing, which can damage internal parts or cause other failures
Furthermore, since few consumers wish to own or use a device that looks ugly or unsightly, the overall appearance of a compact computing system must be aesthetically pleasing

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[0030] Typical applications of apparatus and methods according to the presently described embodiments are provided in this section. These examples are provided individually to add context and to facilitate understanding of the described embodiments. Therefore, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the presently described embodiments can be practiced without some or all of these specific details. In other instances, well known process steps have not been described in detail in order to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the presently described embodiments. Other applications are possible, so the following examples should not be taken as limiting.

[0031] The following relates to compact computing systems (also known as desktop computers) that can be configured as self-contained units for placement above or below a desk or other work area. The compact computing system can also be configured as part of a group of networked or otherwise interconnected computers. Rega...

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Abstract

The application discloses a computer system and describes a desktop computing system. The desktop computing system having at least a central core surrounded by housing having a shape that defines a volume in which the central core resides is described. The housing includes a first opening and a second opening axially displaced from the first opening. The first opening has a size and shape in accordance with an amount of airflow used as a heat transfer medium for cooling internal components, and the second opening is defined by a lip that engages a portion of the airflow in such a way that at least some of the heat transferred to the air flow from the internal components is passed to the housing.

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technical field [0001] Embodiments described herein relate generally to compact computing systems. More specifically, the present embodiments relate to the fabrication and organization of structures and components of housings suitable for compact computing systems such as desktop computers. Background technique [0002] The appearance of a compact computing system, including its design and its weight, is important to users of compact computing systems because the appearance helps the user's overall impression of the compact computing system. At the same time, the assembly of the compact computing system is equally important to the user since durable components will help extend the overall life of the compact computing system and will increase its value to the user. [0003] One design challenge associated with the manufacture of compact computing systems is the design of the enclosures used to house the various internal components. This design challenge is often caused by ...

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IPC IPC(8): G06F1/18
Inventor E·A·惠恩格C·J·斯特林格B·W·德格纳D·H·纳雷乔斯基P·凯瑟勒E·R·普拉特恩C·E·凯利诺威斯基A·T·斯塔格纳罗D·L·麦克布鲁姆M·P·卡瑟博特M·D·麦克布鲁姆M·K·辛恩P·A·贝克F·F·梁
Owner APPLE INC
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