Abstract:
An indicator securing apparatus includes a bracket and a circuit board. The circuit board is configured to be mounted on a motherboard. The bracket includes a mounting portion, an extending portion extending from the mounting portion, and an engaging portion extending from the extending portion. The mounting portion receives and holds an indicator. The engaging portion is configured to resiliently engage with the circuit board, thereby enabling the indicator to be secured to the motherboard.

Description:
FIELD 
       [0001]    The subject matter herein generally relates to mountings. 
       BACKGROUND 
       [0002]    An indicator securing apparatus may be used to secure an indicator to a motherboard. 
     
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         [0003]    Implementations of the present technology will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the attached figures. 
           [0004]      FIG. 1  is an exploded, isometric view of an indicator securing apparatus. 
           [0005]      FIG. 2  is similar to  FIG. 1 , but viewed from a different angle. 
           [0006]      FIG. 3  is an assembled, isometric view of the indicator securing apparatus. 
           [0007]      FIG. 4  is similar to  FIG. 3 , but viewed from a different angle. 
           [0008]      FIG. 5  is a cross sectional view of the indicator securing apparatus of  FIG. 3 . 
       
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
       [0009]    It will be appreciated that for simplicity and clarity of illustration, where appropriate, reference numerals have been repeated among the different figures to indicate corresponding or analogous elements. In addition, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments described herein. However, it will be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the embodiments described herein can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, components have not been described in detail so as not to obscure the related relevant feature being described. Also, the description is not to be considered as limiting the scope of the embodiments described herein. The drawings are not necessarily to scale and the proportions of certain parts may be exaggerated to better illustrate details and features of the present disclosure. 
         [0010]    Several definitions that apply throughout this disclosure will now be presented. 
         [0011]    The term “coupled” is defined as connected, whether directly or indirectly through intervening components, and is not necessarily limited to physical connections. The connection can be such that the objects are permanently connected or releasably connected. The term “comprising,” when utilized, means “including, but not necessarily limited to”; it specifically indicates open-ended inclusion or membership in the so-described combination, group, series, and the like. 
         [0012]    The present disclosure is described in relation to an indicator securing apparatus. 
         [0013]      FIG. 1  illustrates an embodiment of an indicator securing apparatus. The indicator securing apparatus comprises a bracket  10  and a circuit board  20 . The bracket  10  is configured to receive an indicator (not shown). The indicator gives a visual indication of a state. 
         [0014]      FIGS. 2 and 3  illustrate that the bracket  10  comprises a mounting portion  11 , an extending portion  13  extending from the mounting portion  11 , and an engaging portion  15  extending from the extending portion  13 . The mounting portion  11  defines a mounting hole  110 . The mounting hole  110  is configured to receive the indicator. 
         [0015]    The extending portion  13  comprises two side portions  130  and a connecting portion  132 . The two side portions  130  are substantially parallel to each other. The two side portions  130  extend from the mounting portion  11 . The two side portions  130  are substantially perpendicular to the mounting portion  11 . The connecting portion  132  is coupled between the two side portions  130 . The connecting portion  132  is substantially perpendicular to the two side portions  130 . Each side portion  130  comprises a top portion  134  and a bottom portion  136 . The bottom portion  136  extends from the top portion  134 . The connecting portion  132  is located between top portion  134  and bottom portion  136 . 
         [0016]    The engaging portion  15  comprises two resilient portions  150  and two hooks  152 . The two resilient portions  150  extend from the connecting portion  132 . The two resilient portions  150  are substantially perpendicular to the connecting portion  132 . The two resilient portions  150  are substantially parallel to each other. Each hook  152  extends from a resilient portion  150 . Each hook  152  comprises an inclined bottom surface  154 . 
         [0017]    The circuit board  20  comprises a first surface  21  and a second surface  23 . The first surface  21  is substantially parallel to the second surface  23 . The first surface  21  and the second surface  23  are located on opposite sides of the circuit board  20 . The circuit board  20  defines an engaging hole  25 . 
         [0018]      FIGS. 3-5  illustrate assembly of the indicator in the mounting hole  110 . The bracket  10  is moved towards the circuit board  20 , until the engaging portion  15  is aligned with the engaging hole  25 . The bracket  10  is moved in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first surface  21 . Each bottom surface  154  of the two hooks  152  is moved along a flange of the engaging hole  25 . The two hooks  152  resist a sidewall of the engaging hole  25  after the two hooks  152  are moved into the engaging hole  25 . The two resilient portions  150  are elastically deformed. Each bottom surface  154  of the two hooks  152  is moved along the flange of the engaging hole  25 . The bracket  10  is moved, until the two hooks  152  extend through the engaging hole  25 . The two resilient portions  150  restore, engaging the hook  152  with the second surface  23 . The two resilient portions  150  are received in the engaging hole  25 . The two bottom portions  136  resist the first surface  21 . The bracket  10  is thus mounted on the circuit board  20 . The circuit board  20  is mounted on a motherboard (not shown), thus the indicator is mounted on the motherboard. 
         [0019]    It is to be understood that even though numerous characteristics and advantages have been set forth in the foregoing description of embodiments, together with details of the structures and functions of the embodiments, the disclosure is illustrative only and changes may be made in detail, including in the matters of shape, size, and arrangement of parts within the principles of the disclosure to the full extent indicated by the broad general meaning of the terms in which the appended claims are expressed.