Retention device for expansion cards

Details Retention device for expansion cards Retention device for expansion cards

2006-02-21

2006-02-21

Hansen, James O. (Department: 3637)

Supports: cabinet structure

For particular electrical device or component

Housing for computer or computer related equipment

C361S689000, C361S801000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07001002

ABSTRACT:
A retention device (40) is for mounting a plurality of expansion cards (30) to a rear panel (10). A plurality of expansion slots (12) is defined in the rear panel and a plurality of receiving members (14) is formed the rear panel. Two aligned pivot (16) seats are formed in a right portion of the rear panel. Each expansion card includes a metal plate (32) having a bent portion (36) and an inserting portion (34) received in a corresponding receiving member. The retention device is pivotably mounted between the two pivot seats of the rear panel. The retention device includes a pressing portion (42) and a resilient portion (44) connecting with opposite ends of the pressing portion. In assembly, the pressing portion presses against the bent portion of the metal plates toward the receiving member, and the resilient portion detachably engage with the rear panel.

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