Patent ID: 7865326
Filing Date: 2011-01-04
Classification: G01D,H05K

Abstract:
1. A module, comprising: a casing, wherein the casing comprises a module insertion guide; a circuit board at least partially enclosed in the casing; a backplane connector coupled to the circuit board; wherein the module is operable to be inserted into a carrier, wherein the module insertion guide is operable to align the module during insertion into the carrier; wherein the backplane connector is operable to interface the circuit board with a backplane of the carrier; wherein at least one latch is operable to physically secure the module to the carrier upon said insertion; and wherein the at least one latch comprises a clip projection operable to engage a corresponding depression on an exterior surface of the carrier upon insertion of the module into the carrier, and wherein at least a portion of the at least one latch overlaps the exterior surface of the carrier when the at least one latch engages the corresponding depression.