Circuit board grounding and support structure
US6186800A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 1999 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K9/0039
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides for an apparatus for grounding and supporting a circuit board such as a motherboard in the chassis of a computer. The apparatus enables use of either a specially manufactured motherboard or an off-the-shelf motherboard in a standardized chassis. Embodiments of the apparatus provided for use with specially manufactured motherboards allow for grounding and support of the motherboard without the use of conventional fasteners such as screws that require tools for installation and removal.
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