Patent ID: 8614882
Filing Date: 2013-12-24
Classification: G06F,H01R

Abstract:
1. An apparatus comprising: a card connector having a housing with a receiving slot; a connector pin disposed in the receiving slot; an expansion card having a first contact area and a second contact area, wherein the expansion card is coupled to the card connector; and a servomechanical device that is coupled to the expansion card, wherein the servomechanical device is configured to move the expansion card in the receiving slot such that a connector pin connection is changed from the first contact area to the second contact area; wherein: the servomechanical device comprises a support plate, a plate latch, a screw mechanism, an internally threaded cylindrical housing, a body, and a ratcheting-arm; the plate latch is utilized to secure the expansion card to the support plate; and the screw mechanism, the internally threaded cylindrical housing, and the ratcheting-arm are utilized to raise or lower the support plate.