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US5590023A
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Computer apparatus for suspension of computer expansion cards
Assignee: Dell USA LP
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Filing: 1995-07-26
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Granted: 1996-12-31
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Expires: 2015-07-26
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for the suspension of computer expansion cards away from a system planar in a computer chassis. The apparatus includes a card, an interface plate secured to the card, the interface plate having an opening, and a hanger extending from the chassis such that the hanger engages the interface plate through the opening to support the card away from the planar when the card is disconnected from the planar. The opening in the interface plate may have a first portion and a second portion, where the hanger engages the interface plate through the first portion of the opening and secures the interface plate to the chassis when the card is connected to the planar, and the hanger engages the interface plate through the second portion of the opening to support the card away from the planar when the card is disconnected from the planar. Alternatively, the interface plate may be omitted with the opening being placed in the expansion card.
Inventors
- 👤 Gilberto Hernandez
- 👤 Russell C. Smith
- 👤 Daniel Bouvier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:21
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; G06F1/18; G06F1/183; G06F1/185; G06F1/184; G06F1/186
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
Computer apparatus comprising: an expansion card for suspension in a computer chassis relative to a planar, said planar having a connector for connecting to said card; a hanger extending from said chassis; and an interface plate secured to said card and having an opening therein such that said hanger extends through said opening when said card is connected to said connector and said hangerengages said interface plate through said opening to support said card away from said planar when said card is disconnected from said connector.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
Computer apparatus comprising: an expansion card for suspension in a computer chassis relative to a planar, said planar having a connector for connecting to said card; a hanger extending from said chassis; and an interface plate secured to said card and having an opening therein such that said hanger extends through said opening when said card is connected to said connector and said hangerengages said interface plate through said opening to support said card away from said planar when said card is disconnected from said connector.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The computer apparatus of claim 1 wherein said planar may be removed from said chassis while said card is supposed away from said planar.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
The computer apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a second hanger extending from said chassis and a second opening in said interface plate such that said second hanger engages said interface plate through said second opening to support said card away from said planar when said card is disconnected from said connector.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
The computer apparatus of claim 1, wherein said connector is a female edge connector and said card has an edge portion which is a male edge connector for connecting to said female edge connector.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The computer apparatus of claim 1, wherein said card is an input-output card.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The computer apparatus of claim 1, wherein said card is attached to at least one peripheral device.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The computer apparatus of claim 6, wherein said card may be supported away from said planar without detaching said at least one peripheral device.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
112 words
Computer apparatus comprising: an expansion card for suspension in a computer chassis relative to a planar, said planar having a connector for connecting to said card; a hanger extending from said chassis; and an interface plate secured to said card having an opening therein, said opening having a first portion and a second portion, such that said hanger engages said plate through said first portion of said opening and secures said plate to said chassis when said card is connected to said connector, and said hanger engages said plate through said second portion of said opening to support said card away from said planar when said card is disconnected from said connector.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
112 words
Computer apparatus comprising: an expansion card for suspension in a computer chassis relative to a planar, said planar having a connector for connecting to said card; a hanger extending from said chassis; and an interface plate secured to said card having an opening therein, said opening having a first portion and a second portion, such that said hanger engages said plate through said first portion of said opening and secures said plate to said chassis when said card is connected to said connector, and said hanger engages said plate through said second portion of said opening to support said card away from said planar when said card is disconnected from said connector.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The computer apparatus of claim 8, wherein said planar may be removed from said chassis while said card is supported away from said planar.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
33 words
The computer apparatus of claim 8, wherein said hanger is slanted away from said chassis such that as said hanger engages said plate through said opening said plate is drawn toward said chassis.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
95 words
The computer apparatus of claim 8, further comprising a second hanger extending from said chassis and a second opening in said plate, said second opening having a first portion and a second portion, such that said second hanger engages said plate through said first portion of said second opening and secures said plate to said chassis when said card is connected to said connector, and said second hanger engages said plate through said second portion of said second opening to support said card away from said planar when said card is disconnected from said connector.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
34 words
The computer apparatus of claim 8, wherein said connector is a female edge connector and said card has an edge portion which is a male edge connector for connecting to said female edge connector.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
13 words
The computer apparatus of claim 8, wherein said card is an input-output card.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
23 words
The computer apparatus of claim 8, wherein said interface card has an aperture through which a peripheral device is connected to said card.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
The computer apparatus of claim 14, wherein said card may be supported away from said planar without detaching said peripheral device.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
81 words
Computer apparatus comprising; an expansion card for suspension in a computer chassis relative to a planar, said planar having a connector for connecting to said card; a means for hanging said card attached to said chassis; and a means for receiving said hanging means whereto said hanging means secures said card to said chassis when said card is connected to said connector, and said hanging means supports said card away from said planar when said card is disconnected from said connector.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
81 words
Computer apparatus comprising; an expansion card for suspension in a computer chassis relative to a planar, said planar having a connector for connecting to said card; a means for hanging said card attached to said chassis; and a means for receiving said hanging means whereto said hanging means secures said card to said chassis when said card is connected to said connector, and said hanging means supports said card away from said planar when said card is disconnected from said connector.
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