Bracket for expansion card slot

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2008-04-29

2008-04-29

Norris, Jeremy C. (Department: 2841)

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...

Support brackets

C361S796000, C361S752000, C361S689000, C361S759000, C361S801000

Reexamination Certificate

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11344461

ABSTRACT:
A bracket for an expansion card slot in a rear panel of a computer enclosure includes a main portion, a securing portion, and a connecting portion. The main portion includes an inserting portion formed from one end thereof, a securing portion perpendicularly outwardly bent from another end of the main portion. The securing portion defines a notch therein. The connecting portion recesses inwardly from the main portion, and includes a latching opening and a locating hole. The locating hole and the latching opening cooperatively define a shape that is similar with the connector, for allowing the connector to extend therethrough and then offset to engage with the connecting portion. In assembly the bracket to the rear panel, the inserting portion and the securing potion are engaged on the bracket. The connector can be readily installed or removed to or from the bracket.

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