Apparatus, system, and method for aligning and supporting line cards within telecommunications systems
US10098253B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 22, 2016 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 31, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/1461
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The disclosed apparatus may include (1) at least one receptacle that (A) is coupled to a line card that facilitates communication among computing devices and (B) mates with at least one member coupled to a backplane of a telecommunications system to physically support the line card upon installation in the telecommunications system and (2) at least one spring that (A) is coupled to the receptacle and (B) applies, when the member is inserted into the receptacle, a force on the member to lift the line card in an upward direction. Various other apparatuses, systems, and methods are also disclosed.
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