# US 2017/0288331 A1 · Linear edge connector with a cable retention mechanism having a body with a groove with an indentation to receive a bolster plate protrusion > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2017/0288331 A1 - Document ID: US20170288331A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 15/084,726 - Filed: 2016-03-30 - Published: 2017-10-05 - Earliest claimed: 2016-03-30 - Assignees: Intel Corporation - Applicants: Intel Corporation - Inventors: Feifei Cheng; Kuang C. Liu; Michael Garcia; Eric W. Buddrius; Kevin J. Ceurter; Jonathon Robert Carstens - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20170288331A1 ## CPC - H01R 12/75: connecting to cables except for flat or ribbon cables - G06F 1/183: Internal mounting support structures, e.g. for supporting printed circuit boards - H01R 12/7023: {integral with the coupling device} - H01R 12/774: {Retainers} - H01R 13/639: Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together, after engagement, {e.g. separate keylock, retainer strap} - H05K 3/00: Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits - H01R: ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS - G06F: ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N) - H05K: PRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS ## Abstract Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a linear edge connector assembly and corresponding bolster plate features for receiving and securing a linear edge connector assembly. Embodiments of the disclosure are directed to a linear edge connector assembly that includes a grooved and indented receiver that can receive a spring loaded ball on the bolster plate. In embodiments, the linear edge connector assembly can include a magnetic element to create a magnetic attraction to magnetic elements on the bolster plate, such as a press-fit ball or a U-shaped hardstop. In some embodiments, the linear edge connector assembly includes a screw or push pin that can be received by a receiver on the bolster plate. The receiver can include a thread or friction fit receiver. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A cable retention assembly comprising: an electrical interface configured to receive a substrate diving board and electrically couple the substrate diving board with a conductor of a cable bundle, and a retention mechanism body coupled to the electrical interface, the retention mechanism body comprising: a bolster plate receiving groove to receive a protrusion on a bolster plate, and a bolster plate receiving indentation to receive the bolster plate protrusion. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The cable retention assembly of claim 1, wherein the bolster plate receiving indentation comprises a circular indentation to receive a circular protrusion on the bolster plate. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The cable retention assembly of claim 1, wherein the retention mechanism body comprises a magnetic element to magnetically couple the bolster plate protrusion to the retention mechanism body. ### Claim 4 (depends on 3) The cable retention assembly of claim 3, wherein the retention mechanism body comprises a backwall that comprises a slot configured to receive a ferromagnetic rod, the slot defining a cavity between the magnetic element and the bolster plate receiving indentation. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The cable retention assembly of claim 1, wherein the bolster plate protrusion comprises a spring loaded ball bearing. ### Claim at position 6 -14. (canceled) ### Claim 15 A computing system comprising: a central processing unit (CPU) residing on a substrate, the substrate comprising a diving board comprising contacts coupled to the CPU; a bolster plate mechanically connected the substrate, the bolster plate comprising a connector receiving element comprising a protrusion; and a cable cable retention assembly comprising: an electrical interface configured to receive the edge connector and electrically couple the edge connector to a wiring connector assembly, and a retention mechanism body coupled to the electrical interface, the retention mechanism body comprising: a bolster plate receiving groove to receive a protrusion on a bolster plate, and a bolster plate receiving indentation to receive the bolster plate protrusion. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The computing system of claim 15, wherein the bolster plate receiving indentation comprises a circular indentation to receive a circular protrusion on the bolster plate. ### Claim 17 (depends on 15) The computing system of claim 15, wherein the retention mechanism body comprises a magnetic element to magnetically couple the bolster plate protrusion to the retention mechanism body. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The computing system of claim 17, wherein the retention mechanism body comprises a backwall that comprises a slot configured to receive a ferromagnetic rod, the slot defining a cavity between the magnetic element and the bolster plate receiving indentation. ### Claim 19 (depends on 15) The computing system of claim 15, wherein the bolster plate protrusion comprises a spring loaded ball bearing. ### Claim at position 12 -25. (canceled) ### Claim 26 A linear edge connector comprising: a printed circuit board comprising an electrical connection diving board; a bolster plate mechanically connected to the printed circuit board, the bolster plate comprising a connector receiving element comprising a protrusion; and a cable retention assembly comprising: an electrical interface configured to receive the edge connector and electrically couple the edge connector to a wiring connector assembly, and a retention mechanism body coupled to the electrical interface, the retention mechanism body comprising: a bolster plate receiving groove to receive a protrusion on a bolster plate, and a bolster plate receiving indentation to receive the bolster plate protrusion. ### Claim 27 (depends on 26) The linear edge connector of claim 26, wherein the bolster plate receiving indentation comprises a circular indentation to receive a circular protrusion on the bolster plate. ### Claim 28 (depends on 26) The linear edge connector of claim 26, wherein the retention mechanism body comprises a magnetic element to magnetically couple the bolster plate protrusion to the retention mechanism body. ### Claim 29 (depends on 28) The linear edge connector of claim 28, wherein the retention mechanism body comprises a backwall that comprises a slot configured to receive a ferromagnetic rod, the slot defining a cavity between the magnetic element and the bolster plate receiving indentation. ### Claim 30 (depends on 26) The linear edge connector of claim 26, wherein the bolster plate protrusion comprises a spring loaded ball bearing. ### Claim 31 (depends on 26) The linear edge connector of claim 26, further comprising a package heatsink loading mechanism coupled to the bolster plate. ### Claim 32 (depends on 31) The linear edge connector of claim 31, further comprising a heatsink coupled to the package heatsink loading mechanism.