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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 15, 2003
Filed:
Dec. 15, 2000
Yun Long Chen, Chung-Ho, TW;
Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd., Taipei Hsien, TW;
Abstract
A computer enclosure includes a rear panel ( ) and a fastener ( ). The rear panel includes an expansion card bracket ( ), a pair of pivot slots ( ) and a convex portion ( ). The bracket defines a plurality of expansion slots ( ) adapted for providing access to expansion cards ( ). The fastener includes a pair of tabs ( ) inserted into the pivot slots of the rear panel, and a latch ( ). The latch engages at the convex portion, thereby securing both the fastener and every expansion card to the bracket of the rear panel. A pin ( ) is inserted into the fastener and the bracket, for enhancing the engagement of the fastener with the bracket of the rear panel. Every expansion card is thereby firmly secured to the enclosure.