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Computer system with movable card guide

  • US 7,453,701 B2
  • Filed: 08/17/2005
  • Issued: 11/18/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/11/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A computer system comprising:

  • a chassis having a cavity;

    a first printed circuit board having a first surface facing the cavity; and

    at least one component extending from the first surface, wherein the first printed circuit board moves between a first position in which the at least one component is at least partially received within the cavity and a second position in which the at least one component is removed from the cavity, wherein the first printed circuit board linearly translates between the first position and the second position along a first line in a first direction;

    a guide supporting the first printed circuit board, wherein the guide linearly translates in the first direction, wherein the guide is configured to guide movement of the first printed circuit board in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction;

    a first connector affixed to the first printed circuit board;

    a second printed circuit board; and

    a second connector affixed to the second printed circuit board and facing the first connector when the first printed circuit board is in the first position, wherein the guide guides movement of the first connector in the second direction into engagement with a second connector.

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