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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 18, 1995
Filed:
Jan. 13, 1994
James Testa, Mountain View, CA (US);
Joseph M Spano, North Reading, MA (US);
William L Dailey, Redwood City, CA (US);
Daniel D Gonsalves, Nashua, NH (US);
Robert S Antonuccio, Burlington, MA (US);
James M Carney, Pepperel, MA (US);
Mathew J Palazola, Gloucester, MA (US);
Sun Microsystems, Inc., Mountain View, CA (US);
Abstract
An improved attachment mechanism for attaching the motherboard in a computer system to its chassis is disclosed. The attachment mechanism includes a rail that engages at least two opposing edges of the motherboard and a hook mechanism that engages a catch formed in the chassis. The hook mechanism is secured to a central portion of the motherboard. The rail and hook mechanism cooperate to securely couple the motherboard to the chassis without requiting the use of extensive usable space on the motherboard. The described arrangement permits the motherboard to be quickly and easily installed and released.