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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 25, 2004
Filed:
Jan. 10, 2003
Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd., Taipei Hsien, TW;
Abstract
A retaining device ( ) for mounting a switch ( ) to a computer enclosure ( ) includes a main wall ( ) and left and right side walls ( ) cooperatively defining a space therebetween for accommodating the switch therein. A pair of pins ( ) is stamped perpendicularly from the main wall. An extension tab ( ) extends from the left side wall and defines a through aperture ( ) therein. A bent tab ( ) extends from the right side wall. In assembly, the switch is received in the retaining device with the pins being received in through holes of the switch. The combined retaining device and switch is then attached to a panel ( ) of the enclosure ( ). The bent tab is engagingly received in a locking aperture of the panel. A screw ( ) is extended through the through aperture ( ) to engage with the panel in a screw aperture ( ) thereof.