Apparatus and method for mounting and cooling a system component assembly in a computer

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6292361
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09468494

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An apparatus including a base substrate and a plurality of spaced apart end brackets attached to the base substrate. A plurality of spaced apart side panel assemblies are removably mounted between a mounting portion of each end bracket. A first edge of each side panel assembly positioned adjacent to the base substrate. A shroud is pivotally attached to each one of the side panel assemblies adjacent to a second edge of the respective side panel assembly. Each shroud is movable about a pivot axis between an open position and a closed position with respect to the respective side panel assembly. A shroud engaging portion is attached to each end bracket adjacent to each shroud. A engagement member of each shroud engages a corresponding shroud engaging portion when the respective shroud is moved from the open position to the closed position for moving the respective printed circuit substrate from an inserted position to a seated position with respect to the base substrate. Fewer components are required to construct the apparatus relative to previous apparatuses, reducing the cost and assembly. Furthermore, the shrouds function as a cam device for seating the system component assembly in the chassis.

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DELL USA L PONE DELL WAY ROUND ROCK TX 78682

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Curlee, James D Round Rock, TX 34 1434
Eddings, II Richard L Austin, TX 4 114
Johnson, Robert W Pflugerville, TX 76 1386

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