Touch screen enclosure system having touch screen pan and hinged rear enclosure section for ease of serviceability

摘要

An enclosure system for an electronic device such as a capacitive touch screen system utilizes hinged doors to provide access to the various electronic components. The enclosure system preferably includes a front cover coupled to a rear enclosure via a hinge. A pan located between the front cover and the rear enclosure is pivotably coupled to the front cover. The front cover houses a touch screen and a display between the pan and the front cover. The rear enclosure houses computer equipment and power electronics for use by the touch screen. The front cover or bezel is releasably secured to the rear enclosure via a latch mechanism. The touch screen is accessible by swinging the front cover from the rear enclosure and opening the pan from the front cover.