Keyed interlock and mechanical alignment integrated mechanical retention features for PC system
US6030251A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 17, 1998 |
| Grant date | Feb 29, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R12/7005
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A retention system for an electronic cartridge which mates with connector that is mounted to a substrate. The system may include a first guide rail that is adapted to receive one edge of the electronic cartridge and a second guide rail that is adapted to receive another edge of the electronic cartridge. The guide rails may be mounted to the motherboard by a plurality of threaded fasteners and corresponding nuts. The guide rails guide the electronic cartridge into the connector. The system may further have a beam that extends from the first guide rail to the second guide rail. The guide rails and beam provide structural support for the electronic cartridge.
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