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Computer peripheral mounting bracket
U.S. Patent Number: 6525933
Abstract: A three-sided computer peripheral mounting bracket has two opposing guide rail sides and a front side but has no back side. The two opposing guide rail sides are operable to engage a computer chassis to guide the bracket during insertion and removal therefrom and to support the bracket after insertion therein. Each of the two opposing guide rail sides includes indented surfaces that are indented inward relative to outside surfaces of the guide rail sides. Each of the indented surfaces defines a recess for receiving an isolation grommet through which a computer peripheral device may be coupled to the bracket. Due to its shape, the bracket may be formed from a single piece of sheet metal. A spacer rod may be engaged between the isolation grommets to help keep the bracket square when it is not populated with the computer peripheral device. The front side of the bracket may include place holders for storing mounting screws and may include a curved handle.
Inventors: Eland; Michael P (Fort Collins, CO)
Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Company (Palo Alto, CA)
Application Number: 09/774,740
Issued: 2003-02-25
Expired: 2007-02-25
Classes: 361/686 ; 361/683
Field of search: 361/679,683-686
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