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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 03, 2017
Filed:
Dec. 15, 2013
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Mark A. Brandon, Poughkeepsie, NY (US);
Shawn Canfield, Poughkeepsie, NY (US);
David L. Edwards, Poughkeepsie, NY (US);
Robert R. Genest, Poughkeepsie, NY (US);
Randall G. Kemink, Poughkeepsie, NY (US);
Robert K. Mullady, Highland, NY (US);
John G. Torok, Poughkeepsie, NY (US);
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
A system to improve an in-line memory module may include an edging carried by the in-line memory module to stiffen, support, protect, and/or aid in handling the in-line memory module. The system may also include guide ribs carried by the edging to facilitate positioning of the in-line memory module during installation. In one embodiment, the system includes a heat spreader to aid in cooling a plurality of heat sources carried by the in-line memory module. The system may further include a compliant member to regulate the heat spreader's positioning relative to the plurality of heat sources.