Hot plug solution and adjustable retention bracket

Claim 2

Hot plug structure, comprising: a frame member, having guiding structure adapted to guide a peripheral component interconnect compliant card to enter a slot, of a system, for the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, the guiding structure having a first section spaced in a first direction from the slot; a second section, at a first end portion of the guiding structure, adapted to guide a first end of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card closer to the slot in the first direction; and a third section, at a second end portion of the guiding structure opposite said first end portion, adapted to guide a second end of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card closer to the slot in the first direction, so as to engage the peripheral component interconnect compliant card in the slot, wherein said third section extends discontinuously from the first section, in the first direction.

Claim 3

The hot plug structure according to claim 1 , wherein said guiding structure is a channel in the frame member.

Claim 4

The hot plug structure according to claim 1 , wherein said guiding structure is a rail in the frame member.

Claim 5

The hot plug structure according to claim 1 , wherein said second end portion is an end portion where the peripheral component interconnect compliant card is initially introduced to the guiding structure.

Claim 6

The hot plug structure according to claim 4 , wherein said second section extends continuously from the first section and is arc-shaped.

Claim 7

The hot plug structure to claim 1 , wherein the third section extends substantially pependicular to the first section.

Claim 8

An adjustable retention bracket for a peripheral component interconnect compliant card having electrical connectors at one edge thereof, comprising: a first portion to extend along a first edge of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, in a length direction of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, said first edge of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card being different than said one edge; and a second portion to extend-along a second edge of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, the second edge extending from the first edge and extending in a height direction of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, wherein at least one of an effective length of the first portion and an effective length of the second portion, for holding the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, is adjustable, respectively to accommodate peripheral component interconnect compliant cards with different lengths in the length direction and different heights in the height direction, and wherein the adjustable retention bracket substantially does not extend along said one edge of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card.

Claim 9

An adjustable retention bracket for a peripheral component interconnect compliant card having electrical connectors at one edge thereof, comprising: a first portion to extend along a first edge of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, in a length direction of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, said first edge of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card being different than said one edge; and a second portion to extend-along a second edge of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, the second edge extending from the first edge and extending in a height direction of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, wherein at least one of an effective length of the first portion and an effective length of the second portion, for holding the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, is adjustable, respectively to accommodate peripheral component interconnect compliant cards with different lengths in the length direction and different heights in the height direction, and wherein the adjustable retention bracket substantially does not extend along said one edge of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card.

Claim 10

The adjustable retention bracket according to claim 7 , wherein the effective length of the first portion is adjustable to accommodate peripheral component interconnect compliant cards with different lengths.

Claim 11

The adjustable retention bracket according to claim 7 , consisting essentially of the first and second portion.

Claim 12

The adjustable retention bracket according to claim 7 , consisting of the first and second portions.

Claim 13

Chassis structure of a computer, comprising: (1) a hot plug structure including a frame member, having guiding structure adapted to guide a peripheral component interconnect compliant card to enter a slot, of a system, for the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, the guiding structure having a first section spaced in a first direction from the slot; a second section, at a first end portion of the guiding structure, adapted to guide a first end of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card closer to the slot in the first direction; and a third section, at a second end portion of the guiding structure opposite said first end portion, adapted to guide a second end of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card closer to the slot in the first direction, so as to engage the peripheral component interconnect compliant card in the slot, wherein said third section extends discontinuously from the first section, in the first direction, and (2) a base board, the base board including the slot, and wherein the first section of the guiding structure extends in a direction along the slot, parallel to the base board.

Claim 14

Chassis structure of a computer, comprising: (1) a hot plug structure including a frame member, having guiding structure adapted to guide a peripheral component interconnect compliant card to enter a slot, of a system, for the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, the guiding structure having a first section spaced in a first direction from the slot; a second section, at a first end portion of the guiding structure, adapted to guide a first end of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card closer to the slot in the first direction; and a third section, at a second end portion of the guiding structure opposite said first end portion, adapted to guide a second end of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card closer to the slot in the first direction, so as to engage the peripheral component interconnect compliant card in the slot, wherein said third section extends discontinuously from the first section, in the first direction, and (2) a base board, the base board including the slot, and wherein the first section of the guiding structure extends in a direction along the slot, parallel to the base board.

Claim 15

The chassis structure according to claim 11 , wherein said second section of the guiding structure includes a first guide slot and the third section of the guiding structure includes a second guide slot, and wherein the guiding structure is positioned relative to the slot of the base board such that when the peripheral component interconnect compliant card is positioned by the first and second guide slots the peripheral component interconnect compliant card is engaged in the slot of the base board.

Claim 16

A retention bracket for use with a hot plug structure which includes a frame member, the frame member having guiding structure adapted to guide a peripheral component interconnect compliant card to enter a slot, of a system, for the peripheral component-interconnect compliant card, the guiding structure having a first section spaced in a first direction from the slot; a second section, at a first end portion of the guiding structure, adapted to guide a first end of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card closer to the slot in the first direction; and a third section, at a second end portion of the guiding structure opposite said first end portion, adapted to guide a second end of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card closer to the slot in the first direction, so as to engage the peripheral component interconnect compliant card in the slot, the retention bracket comprising a first portion to extend along a first edge of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, in a length direction of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, and guided structure on the first portion, adapted to be guided by said guiding structure of said frame member, said guided structure being positioned on the first portion so as to be able to be located in the second and third sections of the guiding structure to engage the peripheral component interconnect compliant card with the slot, wherein said peripheral component interconnect compliant card has electrical connectors along one edge, said one edge being different than said first edge, and the retention bracket substantially does not extend along said one edge of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card.

Claim 17

A retention bracket for use with a hot plug structure which includes a frame member, the frame member having guiding structure adapted to guide a peripheral component interconnect compliant card to enter a slot, of a system, for the peripheral component-interconnect compliant card, the guiding structure having a first section spaced in a first direction from the slot; a second section, at a first end portion of the guiding structure, adapted to guide a first end of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card closer to the slot in the first direction; and a third section, at a second end portion of the guiding structure opposite said first end portion, adapted to guide a second end of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card closer to the slot in the first direction, so as to engage the peripheral component interconnect compliant card in the slot, the retention bracket comprising a first portion to extend along a first edge of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, in a length direction of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, and guided structure on the first portion, adapted to be guided by said guiding structure of said frame member, said guided structure being positioned on the first portion so as to be able to be located in the second and third sections of the guiding structure to engage the peripheral component interconnect compliant card with the slot, wherein said peripheral component interconnect compliant card has electrical connectors along one edge, said one edge being different than said first edge, and the retention bracket substantially does not extend along said one edge of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card.

Claim 18

The retention bracket according to claim 13 , further comprising a lever at a front location of the first portion, which co-acts with the frame member to force the peripheral component interconnect compliant card to enter the slot.

Claim 19

The retention bracket according to claim 14 , further comprising a handle at an end of the lever extending away from the first portion of the retention bracket, and wherein the lever is slidable along the first portion of the retention bracket so that only the handle need be exposed when the peripheral component interconnect compliant card is engaged in the slot.

Claim 20

The retention bracket according to claim 13 , further comprising a second portion to extend along a second edge of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, the second edge extending from the first edge in a height direction of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card.

Claim 21

The retention bracket according to claim 13 , wherein said guided structure includes pins or rollers which move along said guiding structure.

Claim 22

A hot plug peripheral component interconnect solution, comprising: (1) a hot plug structure which includes a frame member, the frame member having guiding structure adapted to guide a peripheral component interconnect compliant card to enter a slot, of a system, for the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, the guiding structure having a first section spaced in a first direction from the slot; a second section, at a first end portion of the guiding structure, adapted to guide a first end of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card closer to the slot in the first direction; and a third section, at a second end portion of the guiding structure opposite said first end portion, adapted to guide a second end of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card closer to the slot in the first direction, so as to engage the peripheral component interconnect compliant card in the slot, wherein said third section extends discontinuously from the first section, in the first direction, and (2) a retention bracket for holding said peripheral component interconnect compliant card, said retention bracket comprising a first portion to extend along a first edge of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, in a length direction of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, and guided structure on the first portion, to be guided by said guiding structure of said frame member, said guided structure being positioned on the first portion so as to be able to be located in the second and third sections of the guiding structure to engage the peripheral component interconnect compliant card with the slot.

Claim 23

A hot plug peripheral component interconnect solution, comprising: (1) a hot plug structure which includes a frame member, the frame member having guiding structure adapted to guide a peripheral component interconnect compliant card to enter a slot, of a system, for the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, the guiding structure having a first section spaced in a first direction from the slot; a second section, at a first end portion of the guiding structure, adapted to guide a first end of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card closer to the slot in the first direction; and a third section, at a second end portion of the guiding structure opposite said first end portion, adapted to guide a second end of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card closer to the slot in the first direction, so as to engage the peripheral component interconnect compliant card in the slot, wherein said third section extends discontinuously from the first section, in the first direction, and (2) a retention bracket for holding said peripheral component interconnect compliant card, said retention bracket comprising a first portion to extend along a first edge of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, in a length direction of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, and guided structure on the first portion, to be guided by said guiding structure of said frame member, said guided structure being positioned on the first portion so as to be able to be located in the second and third sections of the guiding structure to engage the peripheral component interconnect compliant card with the slot.

Claim 24

A frame structure of a computer, comprising: (1) a hot plug peripheral component interconnect solution including (a) a hot plug structure which includes a frame member, the frame member having guiding structure adapted to guide a peripheral component interconnect compliant card to enter a slot, of a system, for the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, the guiding structure having a first section spaced in a first direction from the slot; a second section, at a first end portion of the guiding structure, adapted to guide a first end of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card closer to the slot in the first direction; and a third section, at a second end portion of the guiding structure opposite said first end portion, adapted to guide a second end of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card closer to the slot in the first direction, so as to engage the peripheral component interconnect compliant card in the slot, wherein said third section extends discontinuously from the first section, in the first direction; and (b) a retention bracket for holding said peripheral component interconnect compliant card, said retention bracket comprising a first portion to extend along a first edge of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, in a length direction of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, and guided structure on the first portion, to be guided by said guiding structure of said frame member, said guided structure being positioned on the first portion so as to be able to be located in the second and third sections of the guiding structure to engage the peripheral component interconnect compliant card with the slot; and (2) a computer frame, having an opening through which the peripheral component interconnect compliant card and the retention bracket can be passed for engaging the peripheral component interconnect compliant card with, and disengaging the peripheral component interconnect compliant card from, the slot, the guiding structure of the frame member being accessible to the guided structure of the retention bracket through the opening.

Claim 25

A frame structure of a computer, comprising: (1) a hot plug peripheral component interconnect solution including (a) a hot plug structure which includes a frame member, the frame member having guiding structure adapted to guide a peripheral component interconnect compliant card to enter a slot, of a system, for the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, the guiding structure having a first section spaced in a first direction from the slot; a second section, at a first end portion of the guiding structure, adapted to guide a first end of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card closer to the slot in the first direction; and a third section, at a second end portion of the guiding structure opposite said first end portion, adapted to guide a second end of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card closer to the slot in the first direction, so as to engage the peripheral component interconnect compliant card in the slot, wherein said third section extends discontinuously from the first section, in the first direction; and (b) a retention bracket for holding said peripheral component interconnect compliant card, said retention bracket comprising a first portion to extend along a first edge of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, in a length direction of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, and guided structure on the first portion, to be guided by said guiding structure of said frame member, said guided structure being positioned on the first portion so as to be able to be located in the second and third sections of the guiding structure to engage the peripheral component interconnect compliant card with the slot; and (2) a computer frame, having an opening through which the peripheral component interconnect compliant card and the retention bracket can be passed for engaging the peripheral component interconnect compliant card with, and disengaging the peripheral component interconnect compliant card from, the slot, the guiding structure of the frame member being accessible to the guided structure of the retention bracket through the opening.

Claim 26

A computer system, comprising: (I) a frame structure of a computer which includes a hot plug peripheral component interconnect solution including (a) a hot plug structure which includes a frame member, the frame member having guiding structure adapted to guide a peripheral component interconnect compliant card to enter a slot, of a system, for the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, the guiding structure having a first section spaced in a first direction from the slot; a second section, at a first end portion of the guiding structure, adapted to guide a first end of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card closer to the slot in the first direction; and a third section, at a second end portion of the guiding structure opposite said first end portion, adapted to guide a second end of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card closer to the slot in the first direction, so as to engage the peripheral component interconnect compliant card in the slot, wherein said third section extends discontinuously from the first section, in the first direction; and (b) a retention bracket for holding said peripheral component interconnect compliant card, said retention bracket comprising a first portion to extend along a first edge of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, in a length direction of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, and guided structure on the first portion, to be guided by said guiding structure of said frame member, said guided structure being positioned on the first portion so as to be able to be located in the second and third sections of the guiding structure to engage the peripheral component interconnect compliant card with the slot; (II) a computer frame, having an opening through which the peripheral component interconnect compliant card and the retention bracket can be passed for engaging the peripheral component interconnect compliant card with, and disengaging the peripheral component interconnect compliant card from, the slot, the guiding structure of the frame member being accessible to the guided structure of the retention bracket through the opening; (III) a computer base board within the computer frame, the computer base board having said slot, accessible to the peripheral component interconnect compliant card by way of the guiding structure through the opening; and (IV) the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, held by the retention bracket and engaging the slot.

Claim 27

A computer system, comprising: (I) a frame structure of a computer which includes a hot plug peripheral component interconnect solution including (a) a hot plug structure which includes a frame member, the frame member having guiding structure adapted to guide a peripheral component interconnect compliant card to enter a slot, of a system, for the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, the guiding structure having a first section spaced in a first direction from the slot; a second section, at a first end portion of the guiding structure, adapted to guide a first end of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card closer to the slot in the first direction; and a third section, at a second end portion of the guiding structure opposite said first end portion, adapted to guide a second end of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card closer to the slot in the first direction, so as to engage the peripheral component interconnect compliant card in the slot, wherein said third section extends discontinuously from the first section, in the first direction; and (b) a retention bracket for holding said peripheral component interconnect compliant card, said retention bracket comprising a first portion to extend along a first edge of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, in a length direction of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, and guided structure on the first portion, to be guided by said guiding structure of said frame member, said guided structure being positioned on the first portion so as to be able to be located in the second and third sections of the guiding structure to engage the peripheral component interconnect compliant card with the slot; (II) a computer frame, having an opening through which the peripheral component interconnect compliant card and the retention bracket can be passed for engaging the peripheral component interconnect compliant card with, and disengaging the peripheral component interconnect compliant card from, the slot, the guiding structure of the frame member being accessible to the guided structure of the retention bracket through the opening; (III) a computer base board within the computer frame, the computer base board having said slot, accessible to the peripheral component interconnect compliant card by way of the guiding structure through the opening; and (IV) the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, held by the retention bracket and engaging the slot.

Claim 30

The method according to claim 21 , further comprising the steps of moving the peripheral component interconnect compliant card along the second guide slot, in a direction away from the slot for the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, to disengage the peripheral component interconnect compliant card therefrom, and then moving the peripheral component interconnect compliant card along the guide structure to remove the peripheral component interconnect compliant card from the slot therefor.

Claim 31

The method according to claim 21 , wherein the peripheral component interconnect compliant card is held by a retention bracket, and wherein the retention bracket has structure introduced into the guide structure and moving in the guide structure, guided thereby.

Claim 32

The method according to claim 23 , wherein the retention bracket further includes a handle extending beyond a front end of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card which is opposite the back thereof, and wherein said further moving includes moving said handle to force the peripheral component interconnect compliant card to engage the slot theref or.

Claim 33

The method according to claim 24 , wherein said handle includes a lever moving along the guide structure, and said moving said handle moves said lever against the guide structure to force the peripheral component interconnect compliant card to engage the slot.

Claim 34

The method according to claim 21 , wherein the second guide slot extends substantially perpendicular to the remaining part of the guide structure.

Claim 37

The method according to claim 27 , wherein the first guide slot extends substantially perpendicular to the remaining part of the guide structure.

Claim 38

An adjustable retention bracket for a peripheral component interconnect compliant card, comprising: a first portion to extend along a first edge of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, in a length direction of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card; and a second portion to extend along a second edge of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, the second edge extending from the first edge and extending in a height direction of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, wherein an effective length of the first portion, for holding the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, is adjustable, to accommodate peripheral component interconnect compliant cards with different lengths in the length direction, and wherein the first portion includes a first member and a second member, the first member telescoping with the second member so as to adjust the effective length of the first portion.

Claim 39

An adjustable retention bracket for a peripheral component interconnect compliant card, comprising: a first portion to extend along a first edge of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, in a length direction of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card; and a second portion to extend along a second edge of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, the second edge extending from the first edge and extending in a height direction of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, wherein an effective length of the first portion, for holding the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, is adjustable, to accommodate peripheral component interconnect compliant cards with different lengths in the length direction, and wherein the first portion includes a first member and a second member, the first member telescoping with the second member so as to adjust the effective length of the first portion.

Claim 40

An adjustable retention bracket for a peripheral component interconnect compliant card, comprising: a first portion to extend along a first edge of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, in a length direction of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card; and a second portion to extend along a second edge of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, the second edge extending from the first edge and extending in a height direction of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, wherein an effective length of the first portion, for holding the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, is adjustable, to accommodate peripheral component interconnect compliant cards with different lengths in the length direction, and wherein the first portion has a plurality of positions along the length thereof for positioning the second portion, providing different effective lengths of the first portion respectively at the plurality of positions.

Claim 41

An adjustable retention bracket for a peripheral component interconnect compliant card, comprising: a first portion to extend along a first edge of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, in a length direction of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card; and a second portion to extend along a second edge of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, the second edge extending from the first edge and extending in a height direction of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, wherein an effective length of the first portion, for holding the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, is adjustable, to accommodate peripheral component interconnect compliant cards with different lengths in the length direction, and wherein the first portion has a plurality of positions along the length thereof for positioning the second portion, providing different effective lengths of the first portion respectively at the plurality of positions.

Claim 42

An adjustable retention bracket for a peripheral component interconnect compliant card, comprising: a first portion to extend along a first edge of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, in a length direction of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card; and a second portion to extend along a second edge of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, the second edge extending from the first edge and extending in a height direction of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, wherein an effective length of the second portion, for holding the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, is adjustable, to accommodate peripheral component interconnect compliant cards with different heights.

Claim 43

An adjustable retention bracket for a peripheral component interconnect compliant card, comprising: a first portion to extend along a first edge of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, in a length direction of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card; and a second portion to extend along a second edge of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, the second edge extending from the first edge and extending in a height direction of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, wherein an effective length of the second portion, for holding the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, is adjustable, to accommodate peripheral component interconnect compliant cards with different heights.

Claim 44

An adjustable retention bracket for a peripheral component interconnect compliant card, comprising: a first portion to extend along a first edge of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, in a length direction of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card; and a second portion to extend along a second edge of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, the second edge extending from the first edge and extending in a height direction of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, wherein an effective length of the first portion and an effective length of the second portion, for holding the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, are adjustable, to accommodate peripheral component interconnect compliant cards with different lengths in the length direction and different heights in the height direction.

Claim 45

An adjustable retention bracket for a peripheral component interconnect compliant card, comprising: a first portion to extend along a first edge of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, in a length direction of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card; and a second portion to extend along a second edge of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, the second edge extending from the first edge and extending in a height direction of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, wherein an effective length of the first portion and an effective length of the second portion, for holding the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, are adjustable, to accommodate peripheral component interconnect compliant cards with different lengths in the length direction and different heights in the height direction.

Claim 46

The adjustable retention bracket according to claim 32 , wherein the first portion includes first and second members, the first member telescoping with the second member so as to adjust the length of the first portion, wherein the second portion includes third and fourth members, the third member telescoping with the fourth member so as to adjust the length of the second portion, and wherein the second and fourth members are integral with each other.

Claim 47

An adjustable retention bracket for a peripheral component interconnect compliant card, comprising: a first portion to extend along a first edge of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, in a length direction of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card; and a second portion to extend along a second edge of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, the second edge extending from the first edge and extending in a height direction of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, wherein at least one of an effective length of the first portion and an effective length of the second portion, for holding the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, is adjustable, respectively to accommodate peripheral component interconnect compliant cards with different lengths in the length direction and in the height direction, and wherein each of the first and second portions includes fastening structure to fasten the first and second portions to the peripheral component interconnect compliant card.

Claim 48

An adjustable retention bracket for a peripheral component interconnect compliant card, comprising: a first portion to extend along a first edge of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, in a length direction of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card; and a second portion to extend along a second edge of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, the second edge extending from the first edge and extending in a height direction of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, wherein at least one of an effective length of the first portion and an effective length of the second portion, for holding the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, is adjustable, respectively to accommodate peripheral component interconnect compliant cards with different lengths in the length direction and in the height direction, and wherein each of the first and second portions includes fastening structure to fasten the first and second portions to the peripheral component interconnect compliant card.

Claim 49

An adjustable retention bracket for a peripheral component interconnect compliant card, comprising: a first portion to extend along a first edge of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, in a length direction of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card; and a second portion to extend along a second edge of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, the second edge extending from the first edge and extending in a height direction of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, wherein at least one of an effective length of the first portion and an effective length of the second portion, for holding the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, is adjustable, respectively to accommodate peripheral component interconnect compliant cards with different lengths in the length direction and in the height direction, and wherein the first portion includes guided structure at front and rear locations thereof, to be guided in guiding structure of a frame member in engaging the peripheral component interconnect compliant card with a slot for the peripheral component interconnect compliant card.

Claim 50

An adjustable retention bracket for a peripheral component interconnect compliant card, comprising: a first portion to extend along a first edge of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, in a length direction of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card; and a second portion to extend along a second edge of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, the second edge extending from the first edge and extending in a height direction of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, wherein at least one of an effective length of the first portion and an effective length of the second portion, for holding the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, is adjustable, respectively to accommodate peripheral component interconnect compliant cards with different lengths in the length direction and in the height direction, and wherein the first portion includes guided structure at front and rear locations thereof, to be guided in guiding structure of a frame member in engaging the peripheral component interconnect compliant card with a slot for the peripheral component interconnect compliant card.