Removable combined PCIe riser bracket for computing device
US11747873B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 18, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/1407
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A riser bracket assembly for supporting at least one expansion card horizontally over a motherboard is disclosed. The riser bracket assembly may support different types of expansion cards. The assembly includes a first component half having a registration feature to mate with a first type of riser board. A second component half is attachable to the first component half. The second component half has a registration feature to mate with a second type of riser board. A riser board has an edge connector insertable into a socket on the motherboard. The riser board includes an expansion card connector connectable to the at least one expansion card. The riser board supports either the first component half or the second component half.
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