Memory module guidance and retention structure
AssigneeInternational Business Machines Corporation
InventorsNathan Lee Dunfee, Kevin O'Connell, Christopher M. Marroquin, Stephen P. Mroz, Mark David Pfeifer, Kenneth E. Lubahn, Justin Christopher Rogers
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Abstract
An apparatus for guidance and retention of integrated circuit boards includes a first structure configured to receive a first integrated circuit board and guide the first integrated circuit board for coupling to a substrate. The apparatus further includes a second structure configured to be removably coupled to the first structure. The second structure includes a first spring member configured to apply a first compressive force to the first integrated circuit board.
Claims20
An apparatus for guidance and retention of integrated circuit boards comprising:
- a first structure configured to receive a first integrated circuit board and guide the first integrated circuit board for coupling to a substrate;
- and
- a second structure configured to be removably coupled to the first structure, the second structure including a first cantilevered spring member configured to apply a first compressive force to the first integrated circuit board.
A method for guidance and retention of integrated circuit boards comprising:
- providing a first structure configured to receive a first integrated circuit board and guide the first integrated circuit board for coupling to a substrate;
- and
- providing a second structure configured to be removably coupled to the first structure, the second structure including a first cantilevered spring member configured to apply a first compressive force to the first integrated circuit board.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.