Bracket assembly used to connect a plug-in card to a backplane

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2006-09-05

2006-09-05

Sterling, Amy J. (Department: 3632)

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...

For electronic systems and devices

C361S801000, C361S759000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07102895

ABSTRACT:
A bracket assembly and a method for using the bracket assembly to connect one or more plug-in cards to a backplane are described herein. The bracket assembly includes a frame that has two pairs of guide support arms which guide and support the plug-in card while it is being connected to the backplane. The first pair of guide support arms includes a top guide support arm positioned a predetermined distance over a bottom guide support arm both of which include a notch formed therein that is sized to receive a side edge of the plug-in card. Likewise, the second pair of guide support arms includes a top guide support arm positioned a predetermined distance over a bottom guide support arm both of which include a notch formed therein that is sized to receive the other side edge of the plug-in card.

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