Patent · US Expired

Expansion card retainer

US6608765B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 16, 2001
Grant dateAug 19, 2003
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K7/1429
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An expansion card retainer includes a computer chassis having a card slot formed in a wall of the chassis. A metal tab extends from the wall adjacent the slot. A pivotable bar is attached to the wall. A flexible tongue on the bar is positioned adjacent the card slot for engagement with a card inserted into the slot. A recess in the bar is provided for engagement with the metal tab. A latch is provided on the bar for securing the bar in engagement with the wall.

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