Retention mechanism assembly for processor cartridges with captured screw fasteners
US6208527A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 16, 1998 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 16, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/1431
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electronic cartridge which has a fastener that can attach the cartridge to a motherboard. The fastener is captured by a cover that also captures a substrate. The substrate may be coupled to a connector that is mounted to the motherboard. The fastener may be attached to a retention mechanism that is also mounted to the motherboard. The fastener may have a threaded portion that is screwed into a corresponding threaded aperture of the retention mechanism. The fastener and retention mechanism provide a rugged attachment of the cartridge to the motherboard. The cover and retention mechanism may be constructed from an electrically conductive material which provides a shield to electro-magnetic interference (EMI).
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