Patent ID: 7573719
Filing Date: 2009-08-11
Classification: H05K

Abstract:
1. A holding apparatus for a processor card used in a computing resource, the processor card comprising opposed edges and opposed surfaces connected therewith, the holding apparatus comprising: a holding base having a longitudinal axis; and a pair of spaced arms extending from opposing ends of the holding base, each spaced arm extending in a generally orthogonal direction to the longitudinal axis of the holding base and each spaced arm comprising an association groove for receiving one of the opposing edges of the processor card, wherein the spaced arms are configured to be flexible and resilient and further being configured for snap locking with the processor card; wherein said pair of spaced arms solely support and directly grip the opposed edges of the processor card in a fastenerless connection such that inner surfaces defining each association groove directly contact one edge and opposed surfaces of the processor card, wherein said edge where said direct gripping occurs is free of electrical connectors.