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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 21, 2017
Filed:
Mar. 30, 2016
Intel Corporation, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Feifei Cheng, Chandler, AZ (US);
Kuang C. Liu, Queen Creek, AZ (US);
Michael Garcia, Mesa, AZ (US);
Eric W. Buddrius, DuPont, WA (US);
Kevin J. Ceurter, Olympia, WA (US);
Jonathon Robert Carstens, Lacey, WA (US);
Intel Corporation, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Abstract
Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a linear edge connector assembly and corresponding bolster plate features for receiving and securing a linear edge connector assembly. Embodiments of the disclosure are directed to a linear edge connector assembly that includes a grooved and indented receiver that can receive a spring loaded ball on the bolster plate. In embodiments, the linear edge connector assembly can include a magnetic element to create a magnetic attraction to magnetic elements on the bolster plate, such as a press-fit ball or a U-shaped hardstop. In some embodiments, the linear edge connector assembly includes a screw or push pin that can be received by a receiver on the bolster plate. The receiver can include a thread or friction fit receiver.