Patent ID: 6186800
Filing Date: 2001-02-13
Classification: H01R,H05K

Abstract:
A circuit board grounding and support structure comprising:a bracket coupled to a circuit board for supporting the circuit board wherein said bracket includes:a tab having a first end, the tab for coupling said bracket to the circuit board, the first end of the tab for deforming to create a fixed coupling between the tab and the circuit board, anda notch in a first surface of said bracket; anda mounting boss around which said bracket slidably engages, said mounting boss to support said bracket and said circuit board, wherein said mounting boss is generally cylindrically shaped and includes:an intermediate portion of reduced diameter for accepting the notch of said bracket in sliding engagement,a first end that contacts the circuit board to provide an electrical connection between said mounting boss and the circuit board, anda hole in the first end for accepting a screw;wherein said mounting boss is located on only one side of the circuit board when said mounting boss is engaged with said bracket.