Shelf for a Desktop Computer

摘要

A shelf for a desktop computer is disclosed, as are shelf and desktop computer combinations. The desktop computer is generally of the type having a computing unit and a support arm that extends downward at an angle and tapers. The shelf has an open slot along a rear edge. The slot allows the shelf to be placed on the support arm, where it remains, cantilevered, extending generally horizontally from the support arm at a defined vertical position. The shelf is without external mounting hardware, support flanges, or other such elements, although in some embodiments, small, internal set screws may be included.

主权项

1. A shelf, comprising:
an upper surface, a lower surface, a front edge, and a rear edge; an opening defined in the rear edge of the shelf, the opening being contiguous with a slot that extends through a thickness of the shelf and has a width that is wider than the opening, such that a pair of opposed projections are defined between the opening and the slot, the slot being configured such that
opposite interior sidewalls of the slot are angled inwardly at a first angle, such that the slot is wider at the lower surface than at the upper surface, anda pair of opposing channels are defined in the opposite interior sidewalls of the slot, the pair of opposing channels being inclined at a second angle; wherein the configuration of the opening is such that the shelf is adapted to rest in a defined position on a support that tapers at a taper angle that approximates or equals the first angle and that extends at an angle to the vertical that approximates or equals the second angle.