Floating mount and method for mounting a device to a chassis thereby
US6216999A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 5, 1998 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 5, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F2200/1611
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A floating mount for attaching a device to a chassis, and for facilitating alignment of the device with respect to another structure fixed relative to the chassis. The floating mount includes a biasing member fixed to the chassis and a carrier adapted to mount to the device. The carrier includes an engaging portion for engaging the biasing member and receiving a retaining force exerted by the biasing member. The carrier also includes an aligning surface for abutting the other structure and for receiving an aligning force sufficient to overcome the retaining force and displace the carrier and the device into proper alignment with the other structure.
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