Patent · US Expired

Bracket for quick installation and removal of system components in a computer system

US6717803B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 12, 2002
Grant dateApr 6, 2004
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F1/187
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A bracket attached to a peripheral device of a computer system aligns and attaches the peripheral device to the inside of a computer system chassis. The bracket is detachably mountable and includes a bracket body having an aperture therein through which the peripheral device is inserted. The bracket includes a support bar having a tab that fits into a slot in the chassis to securely hold the peripheral device in position such that the front panel of the peripheral device is aligned within an aperture in a face of the chassis.

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