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Processor retention frame and extraction device

US5906497A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 12, 1997
Grant dateMay 25, 1999
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Expiry dateDec 12, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K7/1431
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A processor retention frame and incorporated processor extraction handle is described herein. The frame is fabricated from a single piece of sheet metal, holds two processor cards securely, and is easily mounted on the main system board. The extractor handle allows the easy removal of processor cards from the main system board and frame without exerting excessive force on the main system board or the processor board.

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