Patent ID: 6128194
Filing Date: 2000-10-03
Classification: H05K,Y10S

Abstract:
A PC card comprising:(a) a top cover having a substantially rectangular configuration with opposing sides, the top cover being comprised of metal;(b) a base cover having a substantially rectangular configuration with opposing sides, the base cover being comprised of metal;(c) a circuit board positioned between the top cover and the base cover, the circuit board having a top surface with an electronic element positioned thereon;(d) an I/O connector electronically coupled to the circuit board;(e) means for automatically mechanically locking the opposing sides of the top cover each to a corresponding one of the sides of the base cover when the top cover and the base cover having the circuit board disposed therebetween are pressed together, the sides of the top cover and the base cover being locked in direct electrical contact through substantially the full height of the sides of the top cover and substantially the full height of the sides of the base cover so as to allow electrical current to pass therebetween along the full length of each side.