Patent ID: 8570731
Filing Date: 2013-10-29
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A latching member for latching an expansion card to an expansion slot, the latching member comprising: a base plate for being mounted to an end of the expansion card; and a resilient hook extending down from the base plate to latch to an end of the expansion slot; wherein a connecting slot is defined in a second end of the base plate opposite to the hook, with an end of the connecting slot extending through the second end of the base plate, for receiving the end of the expansion card; wherein a latching portion extends up from the base plate around the connecting slot, for sandwiching the end of the expansion card; wherein the latching portion is substantially U-shaped, and comprises two opposite engaging plates perpendicularly extending up from the base plate and at opposite sides of the connecting slot, and a connecting portion connected between rear ends of the engaging plates opposite to the second end surface of the base plate.