Supporting apparatus for computer case

Abstract

A supporting apparatus for a computer case ( 10 ) comprises a base member ( 30 ), a foot ( 60 ) and a latch ( 40 ). The computer case comprises a chassis ( 20 ) and a bottom panel ( 14 ). An opening ( 142 ) is defined in the bottom panel. The base member comprises a top wall ( 32 ) and a bottom wall ( 34 ). Through holes ( 324, 342 ) are respectively defined in the top wall and the bottom wall. The foot comprises a base ( 62 ) and a pole ( 64 ) disposed in the through holes. A hook ( 646 ) is formed at a distal end of the pole. The latch is mounted to the base member for grasping the hook. When the supporting apparatus is hidden into the opening of the bottom panel, the hook is grasped by the latch. When the supporting apparatus slides outwardly from the opening of the bottom panel, the hook is released from the latch.

1 . A supporting apparatus for a computer case, the computer case comprising a bottom panel mounted to the chassis, an opening being defined in the bottom panel, the supporting apparatus comprising: 
 a base member mounted in the computer case;    a foot comprising a base corresponding to the opening of the bottom panel and a pole extending from the base, the pole being moveably mounted to the base member, a hook being formed at a distal end of the pole;    and a latch mounted to the computer case for grasping the hook of the foot;    wherein pushing the supporting apparatus to make the hook to be grasped by the latch;    pushing the supporting apparatus again to make the hook to be released from the latch, the supporting apparatus is slid outwardly from the opening of the bottom panel.    
   
   
       2 . The supporting apparatus as described in  claim 1 , further comprising an intermediate member, wherein the intermediate member comprises a pair of hooks protruding from opposite sides thereof to engage with the base member.  
   
   
       3 . The supporting apparatus as described in  claim 2 , wherein the intermediate member further comprises a top wall, an opening is defined in the top wall, a bulge extends outwardly from sides of the opening for disposing the latch.  
   
   
       4 . The supporting apparatus as described in  claim 1 , wherein the pole of the foot comprises a first column portion and a second column portion extending from the first column portion, a ringed groove is defined in the second column portion, a gasket is mounted in the groove for positioning the pole of the foot.  
   
   
       5 . The supporting apparatus as described in  claim 4 , further comprising an elastic member, wherein the elastic member is arranged around the second column portion of the pole.  
   
   
       6 . The supporting apparatus as described in  claim 1 , wherein the latch comprises a housing and a locking portion received in the housing, a pair of claws protrudes from the locking portion to grasp the hook of the pole of the foot.  
   
   
       7 . The supporting apparatus as described in  claim 1 , wherein a plate is positioned between the base member and the computer case, the plate comprises a first plate mounted to the computer case and a second plate extending from the first plate for being mounted to the base member.  
   
   
       8 . A computer case, comprising: 
 a chassis; 
 a bottom panel covering the chassis, an opening being defined in the bottom panel;  
 a foot corresponding to the opening of the bottom panel comprising a hook;  
 and a latch mounted to the chassis for grasping the hook of the foot;  
 wherein when the foot is hidden in the opening of the bottom panel, the hook is grasped by the latch;  
 when the foot extends from outwardly from the opening of the bottom panel, the hook is released from the latch.  
   
   
   
       9 . The computer case as described in  claim 8 , further comprising a base member, wherein the base member mounted to the chassis comprises a top wall and a bottom wall, a through hole is defined in the top wall, a through hole is defined in the bottom wall.  
   
   
       10 . The computer case as described in  claim 9 , wherein the foot further comprises a base and a pole extending from the base, the pole is disposed in the through holes of the top wall and the bottom wall of the base member.  
   
   
       11 . The computer case as described in  claim 9 , further comprising an intermediate member, wherein the intermediate member comprises a pair of hooks protruding from opposite sides thereof to engage with the top wall of the base member.  
   
   
       12 . The computer case as described in  claim 11 , wherein the intermediate member further comprises a top wall, an opening is defined in the top wall, a bulge extends outwardly from sides of the opening for disposing the latch.  
   
   
       13 . The computer case as described in  claim 8 , wherein the pole of the foot comprises a first column portion and a second column portion extending from the first column portion, a ringed groove is defined in the second column portion, a gasket is mounted in the groove for positioning the pole of the foot.  
   
   
       14 . The computer case as described in  claim 13 , further comprising an elastic member, wherein the elastic member is arranged around the second column portion of the pole.  
   
   
       15 . The computer case as described in  claim 8 , wherein the latch comprises a housing and a locking portion received in the housing, a pair of claws protrudes from the locking portion to grasp the hook of the pole of the foot.  
   
   
       16 . The computer case as described in  claim 8 , wherein a plate is positioned between the base member and the computer case, and comprises a first plate mounted to the computer case and a second plate extending from the first plate for being mounted to the base member.  
   
   
       17 . A computer assembly comprising: 
 a case having a bottom panel;    and a supporting apparatus having a base member arranged to the case, a latch arranged to the base member, and a foot resiliently attached to the base member and being vertically movable relative to the bottom panel of the case;    wherein the foot is selectively located in a first position to engage with the latch, and in a second position to disengage from the latch.    
   
   
       18 . The computer assembly as described in  claim 17 , wherein the latch comprises a housing and two claws; 
 the foot comprises a hook at a distal end thereof; when the hook pushes the claws into the housing, the hook is clamped by the claws and retained in the housing;    when the hook pushes the claws a second time, the claws are driven outward of the housing by a resilient force, and release the hook.    
   
   
       19 . The computer assembly as described in  claim 18 , wherein the foot is rotatable around an axis vertical to the bottom panel when the hook is released from the claws.  
   
   
       20 . The computer assembly as described in  claim 18 , wherein a spring is disposed between the foot and the base member.  
   
   
       21 . An assembly of an electronic device, comprising: 
 a case having a panel to be supportively placed for placement of said assembly;    and a supporting apparatus fully installed in said case and having a foot extendable from inside of a profile of said case to outside of said profile of said case, said foot movable to be fully settled within said inside of said case profile, and to be settled at said outside of said case profile next to said panel of said case so as to be supportively contributory to said placement of said case.    
   
   
       22 . The assembly as described in  claim 21 , wherein an outer surface of said foot is substantially flushed with said panel in both situations of settling in said inside of said case profile and settling to said outside of said case profile.