Electricity: electrical systems and devices – Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical... – For electronic systems and devices
Reexamination Certificate
2007-01-09
2007-01-09
Chang, Yean-Hsi (Department: 2835)
Electricity: electrical systems and devices
Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...
For electronic systems and devices
C361S689000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10940246
ABSTRACT:
An expansion card retention apparatus includes a rear panel (50), first and second retention brackets (10, 30), and a side panel (59). The rear panel defines a number of expansion slots (52) for receiving expansion cards (60) therein respectively, an opening, and a pair of hook openings adjoining the opening. The first retention bracket is rotatable in the opening between first and second positions, and includes a pair of hooks (16). The second retention bracket defines a number of flexible tongues (311). The first and second retention brackets are together rotated to the second position such that the flexible tongues engage corresponding expansion cards, and the hooks engages in corresponding hook openings of the rear panel. The side panel is attached to the rear panel for holding the first and second retention brackets in place. The expansion cards are thus securely attached to the rear panel.
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Chen Yun Lung
Lin Ding
Xu Zhou
Chang Yean-Hsi
Chung Wei Te
Hon Hai - Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
Hong Fu Jin Precision Ind(Shenzhen) Co., Ltd.
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