Patent ID: 6141222
Filing Date: 2000-10-31
Classification: G06F,G11B,H05K

Abstract:
An apparatus for attaching a peripheral electronic component to an electronic system without screws, wherein the peripheral electronic component has an exterior enclosure which includes a plurality of first apertures in predetermined first locations and the electronic system includes a plurality of second apertures in predetermined second locations, the apparatus comprising:a bracket for mounting to a portion of the exterior enclosure, the bracket having an inside surface and an outside surface, a plurality of first protrusions positioned corresponding to the first locations and for engaging the first apertures, wherein the first protrusions are spring urged toward the peripheral electronic component for mounting the bracket to the peripheral electronic component without screws and a plurality of second protrusions corresponding to the second locations and for engaging the second apertures, wherein the second protrusions are spring urged toward the electronic system for mounting the bracket and the peripheral electronic component to the electronic system without screws.