Patent ID: 6522556
Filing Date: 2003-02-18
Classification: F16B,G06F,H05K,Y10T

Abstract:
A device for coupling first and second computer components, the first computer component having a first aperture and the second computer component having a second aperture aligned with the first aperture, the device comprising:an engaging member having first and second ends, an engaging surface configured to engage a second computer component, and a protrusion extending away from the engaging surface, the protrusion being configured to extend at least partially through a first aperture of a first computer component and a second aperture of the second computer component when the engaging surface engages the second computer component; and a support member having a first section connected to the first end of the engaging member, a second section connected to the second end of the engaging member, and an intermediate section between the first and second sections thereof spaced apart from the engaging member, the support member being coupleable to the first computer component with a fastener coupled to the support member while the second computer component is between the engaging member and the first computer component, the fastener driving the support member toward the engaging member to press the engaging member against the second computer component and to insert the protrusion into the first and second apertures, wherein the fastener is integrally formed with the engaging member.