Patent · US Expired

Mechanism for fastening an electronic device in computer by snapping

US6944016B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 12, 2003
Grant dateSep 13, 2005
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Expiry dateApr 9, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T292/0969
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention is to provide a snapping mechanism mounted in a compartment of a case of a PC comprising a second hook of a pivotal member installed within the compartment for being pushed by a second protrusion of an electronic device, while mounting the electronic device into the compartment, the pivotal member moves along a trough provided thereon from one position to another position and enables an elastic member of the snapping mechanism to pivot the pivotal member like a lever to urge a first hook thereof against a first protrusion of the electronic device with the elastic member compressed and generate a strong snapping force to fasten the electronic device within the compartment.

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