Method and cover assembly for protecting computer system interfaces
US6872087B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 26, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/1429
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A circuit board assembly and a method for protecting and covering an interface opening of a connector. The circuit board assembly includes a bulkhead member having a bulkhead aperture, a circuit board having a connector with an interface opening and passing through the bulkhead aperture, and a cover member disposed over the interface opening. A coupling member is provided for coupling the cover member to the connector. The method comprises passing the connector including the interface opening through the bulkhead aperture, and releasably covering the interface opening with a cover member that is coupled to the connector.
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