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Tool-less modular expansion card carrier

US8054635B2 · kind B2 · utility

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18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 12, 2008
Grant dateNov 8, 2011
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Expiry dateMar 18, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K7/1487
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A carrier for supporting an expansion card is disclosed herein. The expansion card is configured for connection to a server. The carrier includes a module that is configured to receive and removably retain the expansion card. The module is further configured to support the expansion card in a position that aligns the expansion card with a receiver in the server. The module is further configured to move with respect to the receiver to facilitate connection of the expansion card to the receiver.

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