Cardguide retainer
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1. A circuit board retainer, comprising:
- a guide portion having a channel to direct movement of a circuit board card to an installed location; and
a retainer portion flexibly mounted to the guide portion, the retainer portion including an abutment that is positionable selectively moved between an obstructing position in line with the channel and an unobstructing position, wherein the retainer portion includes a tapered guide to direct the movement of the circuit board card.
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Abstract
A printed circuit board retainer. The printed circuit board retainer directs the movement of a printed circuit board during installation into an enclosure. In a relaxed position, the retainer forms a barrier to the withdrawal of the printed circuit board from the enclosure. The printed circuit board retainer may be displaced from its relaxed position and locked in an open position to facilitate during installation and withdrawal of the printed circuit board.
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17 Claims
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1. A circuit board retainer, comprising:
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a guide portion having a channel to direct movement of a circuit board card to an installed location; and
a retainer portion flexibly mounted to the guide portion, the retainer portion including an abutment that is positionable selectively moved between an obstructing position in line with the channel and an unobstructing position, wherein the retainer portion includes a tapered guide to direct the movement of the circuit board card. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An electrical device, comprising:
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a printed circuit board;
an enclosure; and
a printed circuit board retainer secured to the enclosure, including;
a guide that directs movement of the printed circuit board to and away from an installed location, wherein the enclosure includes a slot and the guide includes an angled tailpiece that fits into the slot; and
a retainer portion flexibly connected to the guide and operable to selectively restrict movement of the printed circuit board from the guide. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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