Abstract:
A first planar prong adjacent to and parallel with, an exterior of the side of the enclosure. A second planar prong parallel to and spaced from an interior of the side of the enclosure and compress a first compressible gasket against the side of the enclosure. Furthermore, the second planar prong forms a first compartment between a first side of the second planar prong and the interior of the side of the enclosure, parallel to and spaced from an interior of the side of the enclosure. A planar base of the first planar prong and the second planar prong, adjacent to a cover of the enclosure. A first planar member having one end coupled perpendicular to a second side of the second planar prong and support a second compressible gasket in a second compartment formed between the planar member and the cover.

Description:
FIELD OF INVENTION 
       [0001]    This disclosure relates generally to electromagnetic interference, and more specifically, to controlling the level of emissions of electromagnetic interference emitted and received from an electronic enclosure. 
       BACKGROUND 
       [0002]    Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) is a disturbance that interrupts, obstructs, degrades, or limits the effective performance of electronics and electrical equipment. It can occur unintentionally as a result of spurious emissions and responses. Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) tries to ensure that equipment items or systems will not interfere with or prevent the correct operation of other equipment items or systems through emission or absorption of EMI. The damaging effects of EMI pose unacceptable risks in many areas of technology and it is necessary to control EMI and reduce the risks to acceptable levels. 
       SUMMARY 
       [0003]    Disclosed herein are embodiments of a device for attenuating the propagations of electromagnetic emissions when installed in an enclosure, the device comprising a two-prong member. The first planar prong configured to be substantially adjacent to and substantially parallel with an exterior of the side of the enclosure. The second planar prong configured to be substantially parallel to and spaced from an interior of the side of the enclosure and configured to compress a first compressible gasket against the side of the enclosure. Furthermore, the second planar prong forms a first compartment between a first side of the second planar prong and the interior of the side of the enclosure, substantially parallel to and spaced from an interior of the side of the enclosure. Also, the two prong member may have a planar base of the first planar prong and the second planar prong substantially adjacent to the cover. In addition, the device may include a first planar member having one end coupled substantially perpendicular to a second side of the second planar prong and configured to support a second compressible gasket in a second compartment formed between the planar member and the cover. 
         [0004]    Also disclosed herein are embodiments of a kit for attenuating propagation of electromagnetic emissions when installed in an enclosure. In an embodiment, the kit may comprise, a first compressible gasket, a second compressible gasket, and a device. In an embodiment the device may comprise, a two-prong member. The first planar prong configured to be substantially adjacent to and substantially parallel with an exterior of the side of the enclosure. The second planar prong configured to be substantially parallel to and spaced from an interior of the side of the enclosure and configured to compress a first compressible gasket against the side of the enclosure. Furthermore, the second planar prong forms a first compartment between a first side of the second planar prong and the interior of the side of the enclosure, substantially parallel to and spaced from an interior of the side of the enclosure. Also, the two prong member may have a planar base of the first planar prong and the second planar prong substantially adjacent to the cover. In addition, the device may include a first planar member having one end coupled substantially perpendicular to a second side of the second planar prong and configured to support a second compressible gasket in a second compartment formed between the planar member and the cover. 
         [0005]    Also disclosed herein are embodiments of a system for attenuating propagation of electromagnetic emissions, the system comprising an enclosure having a side, and a cover, that when closed, is substantially adjacent to an end of the side. In an embodiment, the system may include a first compressible gasket and a second compressible gasket. In addition, the system may have a device comprising a two-prong member. The first planar prong configured to be substantially adjacent to and substantially parallel with an exterior of the side of the enclosure. The second planar prong configured to be substantially parallel to and spaced from an interior of the side of the enclosure and configured to compress a first compressible gasket against the side of the enclosure. Furthermore, the second planar prong forms a first compartment between a first side of the second planar prong and the interior of the side of the enclosure, substantially parallel to and spaced from an interior of the side of the enclosure. Also, the two prong member may have a planar base of the first planar prong and the second planar prong substantially adjacent to the cover. In addition, the device may include a first planar member having one end coupled substantially perpendicular to a second side of the second planar prong and configured to support a second compressible gasket in a second compartment formed between the planar member and the cover. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0006]      FIG. 1  depicts a system for attenuating the propagation and reception of electromagnetic emissions, consistent with embodiments of the present disclosure. 
           [0007]      FIG. 2  depicts a device for attenuating the propagation and reception of electromagnetic emissions, consistent with embodiments of the present disclosure. 
           [0008]      FIG. 3  depicts a device for attenuating the propagation and reception of electromagnetic emissions, consistent with embodiments of the present disclosure. 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0009]    Electromagnetic energy from sources external or internal to electrical equipment affects that equipment adversely by causing it to have undesirable responses, such as degraded performance or malfunctions. When this occurs, the electromagnetic energy is called electromagnetic interference (EMI), and the adversely affected equipment is said to be susceptible to EMI. 
         [0010]    EMI is radiated through openings of any kind in equipment enclosures: ventilation, access, cable or meter holes; around the edges of doors, hatches, drawers, and panels; and through imperfect joints in the enclosures. EMI may also be radiated from leads and cables leaving a source, or picked up by leads and cables entering a susceptible device. 
         [0011]    The purpose of electromagnetic shields is to attenuate EMI between sources and susceptible equipment. One explanation of how shields work is that EMI fields induce circulation currents in the shields, and the fields set up by those circulating currents oppose the EMI fields, so that the net fields on the ‘shielded’ side are reduced. Another explanation is that shields attenuate EMI fields by a combination of reflection and absorption. Furthermore, the law of reciprocity applies. The shield is thought of as containing EMI from a source, or excluding EMI from susceptible equipment. For a shielded source, the EMI level outside the shield will be greatly reduced below the level inside the shield, and all susceptible equipment will be benefited. When an electromagnetic wave impinges on a shield, some of its energy is reflected at the surface of the shield, some is absorbed by the shield, and some is transmitted through the shield. 
         [0012]    For maximum isolation, an enclosure, acting as a shield, should be fabricated from a single, homogeneous piece of material, without seams, joints, or openings. When an opening must be provided for periodic inspection, maintenance, repair, or other purpose, it can be equipped with a cover, door, window, or panel of the same material as the enclosure, with a tight, overlapping joint. However, this joint represents an anomaly in the continuity of the enclosure surface, and is subject to leakage. A gasket may seal this kind of joint in such a way as to restore the shielding integrity of the enclosure as an essentially one piece element. When a gasket of resilient material is installed between the surfaces, and closure pressure is applied, the gasket conforms itself to the irregularities in both mating surfaces, and accommodates itself to the gradations in local compressions throughout the joint, thus helping to seal the enclosure. However, there may still be gaps where EMI emissions can propagate. 
         [0013]    In another example, an electronic device inside a single piece conductive shell can be protected because current from electromagnetic waves cannot be conducted into the inside of the shell. The conductive shell does not entirely absorb electromagnetic field, but has current running along its surface that creates a separate electromagnetic field to cancel the effects of the original field. As electromagnetic currents typically take the path of least resistance, they run along the exterior of the protective shell. Any gap or opening in the shell, however, will attract the current and cause it to pass through the protective shell, no matter how small the opening. 
         [0014]    A system enclosure with an overlying cover with inadequate overlap and gasketting has been shown to leak and absorb electromagnetic emissions. Often, neither the cover nor sides of an enclosure can be changed for some existing products. Furthermore, a gasket placed inside the top corner can interface with the edge, but it is well known that the gasket that contacts the edge of a sheet metal enclosure provides poor shielding effectiveness due to high impedance presented at the gasket and edge contact. 
         [0015]    Embodiments herein provide a device and system for attenuating the propagation of electromagnetic emissions when installed in an enclosure. In order to address the problem, two gaskets, one compressed by a cover of the enclosure and one compressed by a side wall of the enclosure, are placed into the enclosure. The conductive device holding the gaskets is formed in a shape that is captured by the side wall and the cover of the enclosure. The device may be thin enough to fit between the overlapped joint. Furthermore, the device is shaped such that a compression force from the cover of the enclosure to the top gasket translates to the side gasket and vice versa. 
         [0016]    Turning now to the figures,  FIG. 1  depicts a system  100  for attenuating the propagation and reception of electromagnetic emissions, consistent with embodiments of the present disclosure. The system  100  may include a device  111 , an enclosure  113 , a side gasket  116 , and a top gasket  118 . The device  111  may include a first planar prong  102 , a planar base  104 , a second planar prong  106 , a first planar member  108 , and a second planar member  110 . The enclosure  113  may include a cover  112  and a side wall  114 . 
         [0017]    The first planar prong  102  may be present on the device  111  and may be composed of a conductive material. The conductive material may allow for the moveability of the current carrying charged particles, known as electrons, better than other materials like insulators. The use of a conductive material for the first planar prong  102  may maintain a lower impedance connection between the first planar prong  102  and the enclosure  113 , than if an insulating material is used, therefore, providing a better connection for the signal to travel along the enclosure  113 . 
         [0018]    The first planar prong  102  may be configured in such a way that it may help stabilize the device  111 . For instance, when the device  111  is in place, the first planar prong  102  may have a force exerted on it from the force a cover  112  exerts on the other members of the device  111 . The force exerted by the cover  112  may be translated to the first planar prong  102 . The first planar prong  102  may be thin enough to fit between the exterior side of a side wall  114  and a side of the cover  112 . When the force is exerted on the first planar prong  102 , the first planar prong  102  may translate the force onto the side of the cover  112 , and based on Newton&#39;s Third Law, for every force there is an equal and opposite force, the side of the cover  112  may exert the force back onto the first planar prong  102 . Because the first planar prong  102  is between the exterior side of the side wall  114  and the side of the cover  112 , then the first planar prong  102  may exert the force on the exterior side of the side wall  114 , stabilizing the first planar prong  102  and the rest of the device  111 . 
         [0019]    Consistent with certain embodiments, a planar base  104  may be coupled to the first planar prong  102  of the device  111  and may be composed of conductive material. The planar base  104  may be configured in such a way that it may also help stabilize the device  111 . For instance, when the device  111  is in place, the planar base  104  may have a force exerted on it from the force the cover  112  exerts on the other members of the device  111 . The force exerted by the cover  112  may be translated to the planar base  104 . The planar base  104  may translate the force back onto the cover  112 . Based on Newton&#39;s Third Law, the cover  112  may exert the force back onto the planar base  104 . Then, because the planar base  104  may be coupled to the first member  102 , the planar base  104  may translate some of the force to the first planar prong  102  and help stabilize the planar base  104  and the rest of the device  111 . 
         [0020]    Furthermore, the planar base  104  may be formed in a shape that is captured by the cover  112 . As mentioned herein, an enclosure  113  does not entirely absorb an electromagnetic field, but has current running along its surface and current typically takes the path of least resistance. Therefore, EMI may be transmitted when the enclosure  113  does not have a direct, low-resistive path. When the planar base  104  is formed in a shape that is captured by the cover  112 , the device  111  may establish a surface contact with the cover  112 , which may exhibit lower impedance than a point contact. This may decrease the EMI emissions that could have propagated. 
         [0021]    The width of the planar base  104  may also be wide enough to adequately hold a side gasket  116  and help define a compartment for the side gasket  116 . As mentioned herein, a gasket can help seal enclosure  113  when force is applied. This may decrease the EMI emissions that could have propagated. Furthermore, gaskets require some amount of compressive force to function properly. As a result, the side gasket  116  may decrease in height. Many gaskets may need to be compressed to 40% of their original height to maintain adequate contract and maintain sealing properties. 
         [0022]    In certain embodiments, a second planar member  106  may be coupled to the planar base  104  of the device  111  and may be comprised of conductive material. The second planar prong  106  may be configured in such a way that it is substantially parallel to the side wall  114  and spaced from the side wall  114  by a distance that helps define a compartment and can adequately hold the side gasket  116  when a force is applied to the second planar prong  106 . For instance, a force may be exerted by the cover  112  onto other members of the device  111 . The force may be translated to the second planar prong  106  and the second planar prong  106  may exert the force onto the side gasket  116  that is being held into place in the compartment that helps define by the second planar prong  106 , the planar base  104 , and the side wall  114 . The side gasket  116  may exert the force on the side wall  114 , and based on Newton&#39;s Third Law, the side wall  114  may exert the force back on the side gasket  116 , holding the side gasket  116  in place. 
         [0023]    Consistent with various embodiments, a first planar member  108  may be coupled to a side of the second planar prong  106  of the device  111 , opposite the compartment that the side gasket  116  may be placed. Furthermore, the first planar member may be composed of a conductive material. The first planar member  108  may be configured in such a way that it is substantially perpendicular to the second planar prong  106 , substantially parallel to the cover  112 , and spaced from the cover  112  by a distance that defines a height of a compartment that can adequately hold a top gasket  118  when a force is applied to the first planar member  108 . For instance, a force may be exerted by the cover  112  onto the top gasket  118 . The force may be translated to the first planar member  108  and the first planar member  108  may translate some of the force onto the second planar prong  106  by way of the coupling to the second planar prong  106 . Furthermore, based on Newton&#39;s Third Law, the first planar member  108  may exert the force back on the top gasket  118 , holding the top gasket  118  in place between the cover  112  and the first planar member  108 . 
         [0024]    In certain embodiments, a second planar member  110  may be coupled to an end of the second planar prong  106  and an end of the first planar member  108  of the device  111  and may be composed of a conductive material. The second planar member  110  may be configured in such a way that it provides additional support for the second planar prong  106  and the first planar member  108 . For instance, when the force is applied from the cover  112  and is translated throughout the device  111 , the force applied at the coupling points of the second planar prong  106  and the first planar member  108 , may be substantial. By coupling the second planar member  110  to the ends of the second planar prong  106  and the first planar member  108 , the force may be distributed more evenly across the members and possibly eliminate damage to the device  111 . 
         [0025]      FIG. 2  depicts a device  200  for attenuating the propagation and reception of electromagnetic emissions, consistent with embodiments of the present disclosure. A first planar prong  202  may be present on the device  200  and may be composed of conductive material. The conductive material may allow for the moveability of the current carrying charged particles, known as electrons, better than other materials like insulators. The use of a conductive material for the first planar prong  202  may maintain a lower impedance connection between the first planar prong  202  and the enclosure  113 , from  FIG. 1 , than if an insulating material is used, therefore, providing a better connection for the signal to travel along the enclosure  113 . 
         [0026]    The first planar prong  202  may be configured in such a way that it may help stabilize the device  200  in the enclosure  113 . For instance, when the device  200  is placed into an enclosure  113  and the cover  112 , from  FIG. 1 , is placed into position on the enclosure  113 , the first planar prong  202  may have a force exerted on it from the force the cover  112  exerts on the other members of the device  200 . The force exerted by the cover  112  may be translated to the first planar prong  202  and the first planar prong  202  may be thin enough to fit between the exterior side of the side wall  114 , from  FIG. 1 , of the enclosure  113  and a side of the cover  112 . When the force is exerted on the first planar prong  202 , the first planar prong  202  may translate the force onto the side of the cover  112 , and based on Newton&#39;s Third Law, for every force there is an equal and opposite force, the side of the cover  112  exerts the force back onto the first planar prong  202 . Then, because the first planar prong  202  is between the exterior side of the side wall  114  of the enclosure  113  and the side of the cover  112 , the first planar prong  202  may exert the force on the exterior side of the side wall  114 , stabilizing the first planar prong and the rest of the device  200 . 
         [0027]    Consistent with certain embodiments, a planar base  204  may be coupled to the first planar prong  202  of the device  200  and may be composed of a conductive material. The planar base  204  may be configured in such a way that it may also help stabilize the device in an enclosure  113 . For instance, when the device is placed into the enclosure  113  and a cover  112  is placed into position on the enclosure  113 , the planar base  204  may have a force exerted on it from the force the cover  112  exerts on the other member of the device  200 . The force exerted by the cover  112  may be translated to the planar base  204 . The planar base  204  may translate the force back onto the cover  112 . Based on Newton&#39;s Third Law, the cover  112  may exert the force back onto the planar base  204 . Then, because the planar base  204  may be coupled to the first member  202 , the planar base  204  may translate some of the force to the first planar prong  202  and help stabilize the planar base  204  and the rest of the device  200 . 
         [0028]    Furthermore, the planar base  204  may be formed to a shape that is captured by the cover  112  of the enclosure  113 . As mentioned herein, the enclosure  113  does not entirely absorb an electromagnetic field, but has current running along its surface. Current typically takes the path of least resistance. Therefore, EMI may be transmitted when the enclosure  113  does not have a direct, low-resistive path. When the planar base  204  is formed in a shape that is captured by the cover  112  of the enclosure  113 , the device  200  may establish a surface contact with the cover  112  of the enclosure  113 , which may exhibit lower impedance than a point contact. This may decrease the EMI emissions that could have propagated. 
         [0029]    The width of the planar base  204  may also be wide enough to adequately hold a side gasket  116 , from  FIG. 1 , and help define a compartment for the side gasket  116 . As mentioned herein, a gasket can help seal the enclosure  113  when force is applied. In combination with the device  200 , the enclosure  113  may benefit from the sealing properties of the gasket and the low-impedance qualities of the device  200 . This may also decrease the EMI emissions that could have propagated. Furthermore, gaskets require some amount of compressive force to function properly. As a result, a gasket may decrease in height. Many gaskets may need to be compressed to 40% of their original height to maintain contract with the enclosure  113  and the device  200  and maintain sealing properties. 
         [0030]    In certain embodiments, a second planar prong  206  may be coupled to the planar base  204  of the device  200  and may be comprised of conductive material. The second planar prong  206  may be configured in such a way that it is substantially parallel to the side of the enclosure  113  and spaced from the side of the enclosure  113  by a distance to help define a compartment that can adequately hold the side gasket  116  when a force is applied to the second planar prong  206 . For instance, a force may be exerted by the cover  112  onto other members of the device  200 . The force may be translated to the second planar prong  206  and the second planar prong  206  may exert the force onto the side gasket  116  that is being held in a compartment created by the second planar prong  206 , the planar base  204 , and the side of the enclosure  113 . The side gasket  116  may exert the force on the side of the enclosure  113 , and based on Newton&#39;s Third Law, the side of the enclosure  113  may exert the force back on the side gasket  116 , holding the side gasket  116  in place. This may allow the device  200  to provide the enclosure  113  with the sealing properties of a gasket and establish a surface contact with the enclosure  113 , thus, decreasing the EMI emissions that could have propagated. 
         [0031]    Consistent with various embodiments, a first planar member  208  may be coupled to a side of the second planar prong  206  of the device  200 , opposite the compartment where the side gasket  116  may be placed. Furthermore, the first planar member  208  may be composed of a conductive material. The first planar member  208  may be configured in such a way that it is substantially perpendicular to the second planar prong  206 , substantially parallel to the cover  112  of the enclosure  113 , and spaced from the cover  112  of the enclosure  113  by a distance that defines a height of a compartment and can adequately hold the top gasket  118 , from  FIG. 1 , when a force is applied to the first planar member  208 . For instance, a force may be exerted by the cover  112  of the enclosure  113  onto the top gasket  118 . The force may be translated to the first planar member  208  and the first planar member  208  may translate some of the force onto the second planar prong  206  by way of the coupling to the second planar prong  206 . Furthermore, based on Newton&#39;s Third Law, the first planar member  208  may exert the force back on the top gasket  118 , holding the top gasket  118  in place between the cover  112  of the enclosure  113  and the first planar member  208 . This may allow the device  200  to provide the enclosure  113  with the sealing properties of a gasket and establish a surface contact with the enclosure  113 , thus, decreasing the EMI emissions that could have propagated. 
         [0032]    In certain embodiments, a second planar member  210  may be coupled to an end of the second planar prong  206  and an end of the first planar member  208  of the device  200  and may be composed of a conductive material. The second planar member  210  may be configured in such a way that it provides additional support for the second planar prong  206  and the first planar member  208 . For instance, when the force is applied from the cover  112  of the enclosure  113  and is translated throughout the device  200 , the force applied at the coupling points of the second planar prong  206  and the first planar member  208 , may be substantial. By coupling the second planar member  210  to the ends of the second planar prong  206  and the first planar member  208 , the force may be distributed more evenly across the members and possibly eliminate damage to the device  200 . 
         [0033]      FIG. 3  depicts a device  300  for attenuating the propagation and reception of electromagnetic emissions, consistent with embodiments of the present disclosure. A two planar prong member  301  may be present on the device  300  and may be composed of a conductive material. The conductive material may allow for the moveability of the current carrying charged particles, known as electrons, better than other materials like insulators. The use of a conductive material for the two planar prong member  301  may maintain a lower impedance connection between the two planar prong member  301  and the enclosure  113 , from  FIG. 1 , than if an insulating material is used, therefore, providing a better connection for the signal to travel along the enclosure  113 . Furthermore, the two planar prong member  301  may be composed of a first planar prong  302 , a planar base  304 , and a second planar prong  306 . 
         [0034]    The first planar prong member  302  may be configured in such a way that it may help stabilize the device  300  in the enclosure  113 . For instance, when the device  300  is placed into an enclosure  113  and the cover  112 , from  FIG. 1 , is placed into position on the enclosure  113 , the first planar prong member  302  may have a force exerted on it from the force the cover  112  exerts on the other members of the device  300 . The force exerted by the cover  112  may be translated to the first planar prong member  302  and the first planar prong member  302  may be thin enough to fit between the exterior side of the side wall  114 , from  FIG. 1 , of the enclosure  113  and a side of the cover  112 . When the force is exerted on the first planar prong member  302 , the first planar prong member  302  may translate the force onto the side of the cover  112 , and based on Newton&#39;s Third Law, for every force there is an equal and opposite force, the side of the cover  112  exerts the force back onto the first planar prong member  302 . Then, because the first planar prong member  302  is between the exterior side of the side wall  114  of the enclosure  113  and the side of the cover  112 , the first planar prong member  302 , may exert the force on the exterior side of the side wall  114 , stabilizing the first planar prong member  302  and the rest of the device  300 . 
         [0035]    Consistent with certain embodiments, a planar base  304  may be coupled to the first planar prong member  302  of the device  300  and may be composed of a conductive material. The planar base  304  may be configured in such a way that it may also help stabilize the device in an enclosure  113 . For instance, when the device is placed into the enclosure  113  and a cover  112  is placed into position on the enclosure  113 , the planar base  304  may have a force exerted on it from the force the cover  112  exerts on the other member of the device  300 . The force exerted by the cover  112  may be translated to the planar base  304 . The planar base  304  may translate the force back onto the cover  112 . Based on Newton&#39;s Third Law, the cover  112  may exert the force back onto the planar base  304 . Then, because the planar base  304  may be coupled to the first member  302 , the planar base  304  may translate some of the force to the first planar prong member  302  and help stabilize the planar base  304  and the rest of the device  300 . 
         [0036]    Furthermore, the planar base  304  may be formed to a shape that is captured by the cover  112  of the enclosure  113 . As mentioned herein, the enclosure  113  does not entirely absorb an electromagnetic field, but has current running along its surface. Current typically takes the path of least resistance. Therefore, EMI may be transmitted when the enclosure  113  does not have a direct, low-resistive path. When the planar base  304  is formed in a shape that is captured by the cover  112  of the enclosure  113 , the device  300  may establish a surface contact with the cover  112  of the enclosure  113 , which may exhibit lower impedance than a point contact. This may decrease the EMI emissions that could have propagated. 
         [0037]    The width of the planar base  304  may also be wide enough to create a compartment and adequately hold the side gasket  116 , from  FIG. 1 . As mentioned herein, the side gasket  116  can help seal the enclosure  113  when force is applied. In combination with the device  300 , the enclosure  113  may benefit from the sealing properties of the side gasket  116  and the low-impedance qualities of the device  300 . This may also decrease the EMI emissions that could have propagated. Furthermore, gaskets require some amount of compressive force to function properly. As a result, a gasket may decrease in height. Many gaskets may need to be compressed to 40% of their original height to maintain contract with the enclosure  113  and the device  300  and maintain sealing properties. 
         [0038]    In certain embodiments, a second planar prong member  306  may be coupled to the planar base  304  of the device and may be comprised of conductive material. The second planar prong member  306  may be configured in such a way that it is substantially parallel to the side of the enclosure  113  and spaced from the side of the enclosure  113  by a distance to help define a compartment and can adequately hold the side gasket  116  when a force is applied to the second planar prong member  306 . For instance, a force may be exerted by the cover  112  onto other members of the device  300 . The force may be translated to the second planar prong member  306  and the second planar prong member  306  may exert the force onto the side gasket  116  that is being held in the compartment defined by the second planar prong member  306 , the planar base  304 , and the side of the enclosure  113 . The side gasket  116  may exert the force on the side of the enclosure  113 , and based on Newton&#39;s Third Law, the side of the enclosure  113  may exert the force back on the side gasket  116 , holding the gasket in place. This may allow the device  300  to provide the enclosure  113  with the sealing properties of a gasket and establish a surface contact with the enclosure  113 , thus, decreasing the EMI emissions that could have propagated. 
         [0039]    Consistent with various embodiments, a first planar member  308  may be coupled to a side of the second planar prong member  306  of the device  300 , opposite the compartment that the gasket may be placed. Furthermore the first planar member  308  may be composed of conductive material. The first planar member  308  may be configured in such a way that it is substantially perpendicular to the second planar prong member  306 , substantially parallel to the cover  112  of the enclosure  113 , and spaced from the cover  112  of the enclosure  113  by a distance that creates a compartment and can adequately hold the top gasket  118 , from  FIG. 1 , when a force is applied to the first planar member  308 . For instance, a force may be exerted by the cover  112  of the enclosure  113  onto the top gasket  118 . The force may be translated to the first planar member  308  and the first planar member  308  may translate some of the force onto the second planar prong member  306  by way of the coupling to the second planar prong member  306 . Furthermore, based on Newton&#39;s Third Law, the first planar member  308  may exert the force back on the top gasket  118 , holding the top gasket  118  between the cover  112  of the enclosure  113  and the first planar member  308 . This may allow the device  300  to provide the enclosure  113  with the sealing properties of a gasket and establish a surface contact with the enclosure  113 , thus, decreasing the EMI emissions that could have propagated. 
         [0040]    In certain embodiments, a second planar member  310  may be coupled to an end of the second planar prong member  306  and an end of the first planar member  308  of the device  300  and may be composed of a conductive material. The second planar member  310  may be configured in such a way that it provides additional support for the second planar prong member  306  and the first planar member  308 . For instance, when the force is applied from the cover  112  of the enclosure  113  and is translated throughout the device  300 , the force applied at the coupling points of the second planar prong member  306  and the first planar member  308  may be substantial. By coupling the second planar member  310  to the ends of the second planar prong member  306  and the first planar member  308 , the force may be distributed more evenly across the members and possibly eliminate damage to the device  300 . 
         [0041]    While the invention has been described with reference to specific embodiments thereof, those skilled in the art will be able to make various modifications to the described embodiments without departing from the true spirit and scope of the embodiments. The terms and descriptions used herein are set forth by way of illustration only and are not meant as limitations. Those skilled in the art will recognize that these and other variations are possible within the spirit and scope of the embodiments as defined in the following claims and their equivalents.