Patent ID: 6903940
Filing Date: 2005-06-07
Classification: H05K

Abstract:
1. A front panel assembly for a printed circuit board of a Compact Peripheral Component Interconnect (cPCI) front card, said front panel assembly comprising: a front panel having a first end and a second end; a first handle connected with said first end; a second handle connected with said second end; a first board retainer portion for attaching with an upper portion of the circuit board, said first board retainer portion is located on said first handle; a second board retainer portion for attaching with a lower portion of the circuit board, said second board retainer portion is located on said second handle; and a board bracket located around a middle portion of said front panel, said board bracket has an anchor portion and an extended portion for attaching with a middle portion of the circuit board; wherein said front panel has a slot located around said middle portion of said front panel, wherein said slot is dimensioned for press fitting with said anchor portion of said board bracket, wherein said board bracket is attached to said front panel by press fitting said anchor portion into said slot, and wherein said anchor portion and said extended portion are located on opposite ends of said board bracket.