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Circuit board retainer

US5781417A · kind A · utility

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4References
18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 27, 1996
Grant dateJul 14, 1998
Priority date
Expiry dateJun 27, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K7/1409
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A circuit board retainer for use within an enclosure for guiding and securing a circuit board within the enclosure includes a guide portion having an upper rail and a lower rail extending along an edge of the circuit board retainer forming a slot therebetween for guiding a side of the circuit board. A latching portion positioned adjacent to the guide portion engages an ejector lever pivotably connected to the circuit board. The ejector lever is capable of locking the circuit board in place relative to the circuit board retainer.

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