Autodocking hardware for installing and/or removing adapter cards without opening the computer system cover

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5644470
SERIAL NO

08552186

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A computer system is provided which allows a user to remove or install feature cards without removing the cover to entire computer. A computer cover is provided with rectangular openings which correspond in alignment and size to an electrical connector on the system board. The feature card can then be mechanically attached to the computer cover, or a frame member, with a pivot and guide member. A handle is provided which will allow the user to apply pressure to the card, via the guide member in order to insert or remove the feature card from the connector on the system board. The guide member is constructed such that a vertical force is applied between the card and connector to ensure proper alignment when inserting and removing the adapter card.

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONNEW ORCHARD ROAD ARMONK NY 10504

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Benedict, Melvin Kent Cary, NC 4 123
Buckland, Patrick Allen Austin, TX 35 1302
Kelley, Richard Allen Apex, NC 36 1104
Neal, Danny Marvin Round Rock, TX 88 3054
Oman, Price Ward Raleigh, NC 3 215
Waters, Carl Raymond Cary, NC 1 117

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