Processor card assembly retention system
US5829601A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 30, 1996 |
| Grant date | Nov 3, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 30, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/1418
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for retaining a processor card of a processor card assembly in a connected position including a first and a second retention arm having a first and a second window respectively for accepting a first and a second latch of the processor card assembly for latching the processor card assembly to the apparatus. Each retention arm further includes a first and a second support and fastening feature disposed at opposite sides of a bottom end of the retention arm. Each support and fastening feature includes at least one capturing arm for capturing in place a threaded bushing for accepting a threaded fastener for fastening the apparatus to the motherboard.
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