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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 03, 2006
Filed:
Aug. 21, 2003
Vernon D. Erickson, Dakota Dunes, SD (US);
David R. Davis, Jefferson, SD (US);
Vernon D. Erickson, Dakota Dunes, SD (US);
David R. Davis, Jefferson, SD (US);
Gateway Inc., Irvine, CA (US);
Abstract
The present invention is directed to an apparatus for securing an electronic component in a chassis. The apparatus includes a frame including a pair of spaced apart brackets for accepting a component therein. A securing device is mounted to at least one of the frame and a cover for providing access to the internal components. Suitable securing devices include a biased pin, and a generally arcuate lever including a pin or protrusion extending therefrom. The securing device and cover are arranged and configured such that the securing device engages an accepted component when the cover is secured to the frame and the device is released from the component when the cover is opened, therefore facilitating manufacture and repair.