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Apparatus for retention of computer expansion cards and filler panels
Assignee: Dell USA LP
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Filing: 1995-07-21
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Granted: 1996-11-19
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Expires: 2015-07-21
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for the retention of computer expansion cards and filler panels. The apparatus includes a mount in the expansion card or filler panel having a first edge and a second edge, opposite the first edge, to position the expansion card or filler panel relative to a chassis. A slot is defined in the first edge of the mount and a post extends from the chassis so that the slot engages the post to retain the mount from moving in a first direction. A tab extends from the chassis so that the second edge engages the tab to retain the mount from moving in a second direction opposite said first direction and in a third direction perpendicular to said first direction. The tab may also engage a notch defined in an edge of the mount. The apparatus may also include a locking plate with at least one arm which retains the mount from moving in a fourth direction orthogonal to said first and third directions.
Inventors
- 👤 Timothy Radloff
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 12:55
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; G06F1/18; G06F1/183; G06F1/185; G06F1/184; G06F1/186; H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/14; H05K7/1422; H05K7/1427; H05K7/1429
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
Apparatus for retaining a card or filler panel mount in position relative to a chassis, said mount including a first edge and a second edge opposite said first edge, the apparatus comprising: a slot defined in said first edge of said mount; a post extending from said chassis so that said slot engages said post to retain said mount from moving in a first direction; and a tab extending from said chassis so that said second edge engages said tab to retain said mount from moving in a second direction opposite said first direction and in a third direction perpendicular to said first direction.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
Apparatus for retaining a card or filler panel mount in position relative to a chassis, said mount including a first edge and a second edge opposite said first edge, the apparatus comprising: a slot defined in said first edge of said mount; a post extending from said chassis so that said slot engages said post to retain said mount from moving in a first direction; and a tab extending from said chassis so that said second edge engages said tab to retain said mount from moving in a second direction opposite said first direction and in a third direction perpendicular to said first direction.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising an opening defined in said post, so that a fastener received in said post retains said mount from moving in a fourth direction orthogonal to said first and third directions, thereby securing said mount to said chassis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said opening is a threaded bore and said fastener is a screw.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
113 words
The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: said chassis including a shelf for receiving said mount; said chassis including a backplate extending substantially orthogonal to said shelf, said backplate having a first and second clip; and a locking plate having a first end and a second end, said first end insertable into said first clip and said second end insertable into said second clip, at least one arm extending from said locking plate which retains said mount from moving in a fourth direction orthogonal to said first and third directions, thereby securing said mount to said chassis when said first end and said second end are inserted into said first and second clips.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus of claim 4, further comprising: said chassis including an aperture; and said locking plate having a catch for insertion into said aperture and to secure said locking plate to said chassis.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
104 words
Apparatus for retaining a card or filler panel mount in position relative to a chassis, said mount including first and second edges, the apparatus comprising: a slot defined in said first edge of said mount and a notch defined in said second edge; a post extending from said chassis so that said slot engages said post to retain said mount from moving in a first direction; and a tab extending from said chassis so that said tab engages said notch to retain said mount from moving in a second direction opposite said first direction and in a third direction perpendicular to said first direction.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
104 words
Apparatus for retaining a card or filler panel mount in position relative to a chassis, said mount including first and second edges, the apparatus comprising: a slot defined in said first edge of said mount and a notch defined in said second edge; a post extending from said chassis so that said slot engages said post to retain said mount from moving in a first direction; and a tab extending from said chassis so that said tab engages said notch to retain said mount from moving in a second direction opposite said first direction and in a third direction perpendicular to said first direction.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
44 words
The apparatus of claim 6, further comprising an opening defined in said post, so that a fastener received in said post retains said mount from moving in a fourth direction orthogonal to said first and third directions, thereby securing said mount to said chassis.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 7 wherein said opening is a threaded bore and said fastener is a screw.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
113 words
The apparatus of claim 6, further comprising: said chassis including a shelf for receiving said mount; said chassis including a backplate extending substantially orthogonal to said shelf, said backplate having a first and second clip; and a locking plate having a first end and a second end, said first end insertable into said first clip and said second end insertable into said second clip, at least one arm extending from said locking plate which retains said mount from moving in a fourth direction orthogonal to said first and third directions, thereby securing said mount to said chassis when said first end and said second end are inserted into said first and second clips.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus of claim 9, further comprising: said chassis including an aperture; and said locking plate having a catch for insertion into said aperture and to secure said locking plate to said chassis.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
110 words
Apparatus for retaining a card or filler panel mount in position relative to a chassis, the apparatus comprising: said chassis including a Shelf for receiving said mount; said chassis including a backplate extending substantially orthogonal to said shelf, said backplate having a first and second clip; and a locking plate having a first end and a second end, said first end insertable into said first clip and said second end insertable into said second clip, at least one arm extending from said locking plate which retains said mount from moving relative to said chassis when said first end and said second end are inserted into said first and second clips.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
110 words
Apparatus for retaining a card or filler panel mount in position relative to a chassis, the apparatus comprising: said chassis including a Shelf for receiving said mount; said chassis including a backplate extending substantially orthogonal to said shelf, said backplate having a first and second clip; and a locking plate having a first end and a second end, said first end insertable into said first clip and said second end insertable into said second clip, at least one arm extending from said locking plate which retains said mount from moving relative to said chassis when said first end and said second end are inserted into said first and second clips.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus of claim 11, further comprising: said chassis including an aperture; and said locking plate having a catch for insertion into said aperture and to secure said locking plate to said chassis.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
91 words
Apparatus for retaining a card or filler panel mount in position relative to a chassis, said mount including a first edge and a second edge opposite said first edge, the apparatus comprising: an opening defined in said first edge of said mount; a means for coupling with said opening to retain said mount from moving in a first direction; and a means for engaging said second edge to retain said mount from moving in a second direction opposite said first direction and in a third direction perpendicular to said first direction.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
91 words
Apparatus for retaining a card or filler panel mount in position relative to a chassis, said mount including a first edge and a second edge opposite said first edge, the apparatus comprising: an opening defined in said first edge of said mount; a means for coupling with said opening to retain said mount from moving in a first direction; and a means for engaging said second edge to retain said mount from moving in a second direction opposite said first direction and in a third direction perpendicular to said first direction.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
72 words
The apparatus of claim 13, further comprising: said chassis including a shelf for receiving the mount; said chassis including a backplate substantially orthogonal to the shelf; a means for attaching a locking plate to said backplate; said locking plate having a means for retaining said mount from moving in a fourth direction orthogonal to said first and third directions when said locking plate is secured to said backplate by said attaching means.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
98 words
Apparatus for retaining a card or filler panel mount in position relative to a chassis, said mount including first and second edges, the apparatus comprising: a first opening defined in said first edge of said mount and a second opening defined in said second edge; a first means for coupling with said first opening to retain said mount from moving in a first direction; and a second means for coupling with said second opening to retain said mount from moving in a second direction opposite said first direction and in a third direction perpendicular to said first direction.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
98 words
Apparatus for retaining a card or filler panel mount in position relative to a chassis, said mount including first and second edges, the apparatus comprising: a first opening defined in said first edge of said mount and a second opening defined in said second edge; a first means for coupling with said first opening to retain said mount from moving in a first direction; and a second means for coupling with said second opening to retain said mount from moving in a second direction opposite said first direction and in a third direction perpendicular to said first direction.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
53 words
The apparatus of claim 15, further comprising: a means for attaching a locking plate to said chassis; said locking plate having a means for retaining said mount from moving in a fourth direction orthogonal to said first and third directions when said locking plate is secured to said chassis by said attaching means.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2003-11-19 | 2004-05-20 | 2004-11-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2007-11-19 | 2008-05-20 | 2008-11-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |