Adaptive electromagnetic interference-radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI) shield extension
US7214888B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 30, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F1/186
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Described is an adaptable electromagnetic interference and radio frequency interference (EMI/RFI) shield adapted to reduce unwanted EMI/RFI at an electrically conductive equipment panel having an elongated aperture. The aperture provides external access to a mounting bracket of an expansion board assembly. The mounting bracket (e.g., for a PCI expansion board) abuts an interior surface of the equipment panel at the elongated aperture and includes an angled flange extending through the elongated aperture. The EMI/RFI shield includes an electrically conductive shield extension slidable between open and closed positions. The shield extension includes a flange receptacle for receiving the angled flange of the mounting bracket and a shielding plate. The shielding plate overlaps an adjustable portion of the elongated aperture such that in a closed position the shielding plate together with the mounting bracket cover substantially the entire elongated aperture.
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