Patent ID: 6084182
Filing Date: 2000-07-04
Classification: H05K

Abstract:
The combination of a backplane having at least a pair of substantially parallel rows of connectors thereon, and a stiffener mounted between said rows of connectors, said stiffener comprising a rigid elongated member, the section across the longitudinal axis of said member being substantially U-shaped, said member comprisingfirst and second side walls, each of said side walls having a base, a top edge, an inner surface, and an outer surface;an elongated arcuate portion having first and second elongated edges rigidly coupled to the top edges of said first and second side walls respectively, the inner surfaces of the side walls being parallel, opposed and spaced apart; andfastener means for mounting said member to said backplane;said member further comprising a plurality of spaced-apart apertures extending through the apex of said arcuate portion, said each of said apertures adapted to prevent rotation within said each of said apertures of said fastener means.