Intel Corporation

Brian Sackerman

Sarah M Canny

Grace Burleson

Raul Acevedo

David Capwell

Generally discussed herein are systems, apparatuses, and methods that relate to an attachment device. According to an example, a device may include an elongated shaft including a top portion, a central portion, and a bottom portion, the central portion between the top portion and the bottom portion, a first fastener in the bottom portion of the shaft, a second fastener in the top portion of the shaft, the second fastener having an adjustable fastening location along the top portion of the shaft, and a spring situated between the first fastener and the second fastener such that a spring force of the spring varies depending on a selected fastening location on the second fastener.

Attachment device

In general, in one aspect, the disclosure describes an apparatus that includes a connector mountable to a circuit board and a bracket attached to the connectors. The connector includes at least one port at least one retractable raised portion formed it at least one side of the connector adjacent to a side having a port opening. The bracket includes a front face for abutting against the side of the connector having the port opening and includes a first opening to provide access to the port. The bracket includes at least one side adjacent the front face that has at least one second opening in alignment with the at least one retractable raised portion so as to enable the retractable raised portion to enter the second opening and secure the bracket to the connector.

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Portland, OR, United States of America

Brian Sackerman