Patent ID: 6504728
Filing Date: 2003-01-07
Classification: G06F,H05K

Abstract:
A Compact Personal Computer Interface (CPCI) microprocessor board installation device comprising:a bottom plane; said bottom plane having a bottom plane width and a bottom plane length; said bottom plane further having a bottom inner shape disposed along one edge of said bottom plane; a top plane; said top plane being formed parallel to said bottom plane; said top plane further having a top inner shape disposed along one edge of said top plane; said top plane further having at least one fastener disposed resiliently formed therein, said at least one fastener releasably engages a CPCI board; a back plane; said back plane being disposed, perpendicular to, and between, said top and bottom planes, said back plane being located along the edge of said top and bottom planes opposite to said top and bottom inner shapes, respectively; said back plane further having at least one rib disposed thereon at least one side plane; said at least one side plane being disposed, perpendicular to, and between, said top and bottom planes along an outer edge thereof, and perpendicular to said back plane; said at least one side plane having a board guide disposed thereon; and said device being configured such that said at least one rib and said board guide are configured to accept and align the CPCI board.