Patent ID: 6051983
Filing Date: 2000-04-18
Classification: G01R

Abstract:
An apparatus for preventing lateral motion of a circuit card having an end, the apparatus comprising:at least one adjustable block configured to engage the end of the circuit card and configured to prevent lateral motion of the circuit card in a direction toward the block when the block is engaged with the end of the circuit;a first plate having locating pins located corresponding to apertures in the circuit card, wherein the first plate has a cavity and the block has a first side and a tapered second side opposite the first side;a second plate above the first plate, wherein the second plate has a bottom and the adjustable block is mounted on the bottom; andmeans for lowering the block into the cavity with the first side of the block adjacent a sidewall of the cavity until the second side of the block engages the end of the circuit card to oppose a lateral force when the circuit card is upon the first plate with the locating pins protruding through the apertures of the circuit card.