Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.p.

Hewlett-Packard Company

Mark L Gilbert

Robert J Wharton

Jason Soon Peng Sim

One embodiment is a bracket assembly having a first bracket connected to an electronic device with a fastener and an opening that receives a lock. A second bracket covers access to the fastener to prevent the first and second brackets from being disassembled while the lock is secured to the first and second brackets.

Bracket assembly for lock

A cover assembly for covering an opening in an enclosure for an electronic device is described. The cover assembly includes a compliant fastening mechanism that is coupled to a cover and extends through the cover. With the cover in place over the opening, a first portion of the fastening mechanism is inside the enclosure and a second portion is outside the enclosure. The first portion engages with the lip of the opening, and the second portion provides leverage for disengaging the first portion from the lip. The cover can be installed and removed without using a tool.

Cover assembly for an electronic device enclosure

A compliant mounting bracket for a connector is provided. The connector is physically connected to a plate. The connector extends through a connecting hole of a bracket. The bracket is for attachment to a fixture. The plate is attached to the bracket so that the plate is allowed movement with respect to the bracket. The movement, however, is limited so that the movement is within a predetermined tolerance from a nominal aligned position. A first elastic rod is placed in a position extending from a first hole in the bracket to a first hole in the plate. The first elastic rod holds the plate in the nominal aligned position with respect to the bracket and allowing movement within the predetermined tolerance. A second elastic rod also may be used.

Test fixture compliant connector mounting bracketry

An interconnect adapter is used in operational environment testing of a printed circuit assembly unit. The interconnect adapter includes a main base assembly, a probe plate assembly and an engagement unit. The main base assembly includes an attachment structure for attaching the printed circuit assembly unit to the main base assembly. The printed circuit assembly unit, when attached to the main base assembly, is in position to be connected to a host device. The probe plate assembly is attached to the main base assembly and includes pins for electrical connection to test points for an integrated circuit on the printed circuit assembly unit. The engagement unit is for engaging the pins of the probe plate assembly in position to make electrical connection with the test points.

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Auburn, CA, United States of America

Mark L Gilbert