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Auxiliary mounting apparatus for expansion cards

  • US 7,310,241 B2
  • Filed: 08/15/2006
  • Issued: 12/18/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/18/2005
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An auxiliary mounting apparatus for expansion cards, the auxiliary mounting apparatus comprising:

  • a locating member comprising a base wall, and a pair of sidewalls each having a seat extending from the base wall, the base wall comprising a plurality of pairs of guiding rails for slidably locating ends of the expansion cards opposite to ends with cover plates;

    a retention member rotatably attached to the locating member and comprising a base plate, and a pair of flanges each having a post extending from the base plate, the retention member comprising a plurality of retaining tabs for pressing the expansion cards; and

    a positioning mechanism to position the retention member on the locating member,wherein each of the posts comprises a pair of flat surfaces formed thereon, each of the seats comprises a first groove in an outer portion thereof, each of the first grooves comprises a straight entry, and a pivoting hole connecting with the entry, the posts are movably received in the seats, respectively.

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