Securing a card in an electronic device

Details Securing a card in an electronic device Securing a card in an electronic device

1996-06-05

1998-10-13

Phillips, Michael W.

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Housing or mounting assemblies with diverse electrical...

For electronic systems and devices

361683, 361754, 361798, H05K 714

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active

058221964

ABSTRACT:
An add-in circuit card is secured in an electronic device. A clamp is movably coupled to the electronic device and is configured to releasably engage the card upon movement of the clamp from a card engagement position to a card disengagement position. A switch may control electrical power to the card, the switch operated by the clamp such that movement of the clamp between the engagement and disengagement positions closes and opens the switch.

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