초록 ▼

The invention provides for an apparatus that secures one or more expansion boards to a motherboard. A single type of adjustable retention block can be used to engage and secure expansion boards of various sizes. The retention block secures an expansion board in a groove of the retention block along

The invention provides for an apparatus that secures one or more expansion boards to a motherboard. A single type of adjustable retention block can be used to engage and secure expansion boards of various sizes. The retention block secures an expansion board in a groove of the retention block along the edge of the expansion board. By this attachment, the retention block avoids contact with the electrical components of either the expansion board or the motherboard.

대표청구항 ▼

1. A retention block for securing an expansion board comprising:a base with a fastener groove for accepting a fastener and a surface adapted to engage a support rail; and a nose opposite to said base for securing the expansion board; wherein a length of the retention block extends said base and said

1. A retention block for securing an expansion board comprising:a base with a fastener groove for accepting a fastener and a surface adapted to engage a support rail; and a nose opposite to said base for securing the expansion board; wherein a length of the retention block extends said base and said nose and a thickness of the retention block is perpendicular to the and parallel with the fastener groove.