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Apparatus and method for covering interface openings in a computer housing
Assignee: NCR Voyix Corp
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Filing: 1995-05-05
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Granted: 1996-11-26
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Expires: 2015-05-05
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for covering an interface opening in a computer housing includes an electromagnetic shielding cover which is positionable over the interface opening, the shielding cover having a first end portion and a second end portion, wherein the first end portion of the shielding cover is positioned within a recess located within the computer housing. The apparatus further includes a clamp maintainable in an operational mode during which the clamp is urged against the second end portion of the shielding cover so as to secure the shielding cover over the interface opening. In addition, the apparatus includes a fastener for maintaining the clamp in the operational mode. A method of covering an interface opening in a computer housing is also disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter Ruhland
- 👤 Eric H. M. Lin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:24
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; G06F1/18; G06F1/183; G06F1/185; G06F1/184; G06F1/186; H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/14; H05K7/1422; H05K7/1427; H05K7/1429; H05K9/00; H05K9/0007; H05K9/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
An apparatus for covering an interface opening in a computer housing, comprising: an electromagnetic shielding cover which is positionable over the interface opening, said shielding cover having a first end portion and a second end portion, wherein the first end portion of said shielding cover is positionable within a recess located within the computer housing; a clamp maintainable in an operational mode during which said clamp is urged against the second end portion of said shielding cover so as to secure said shielding cover in place over the interface opening; and a fastener for maintaining said clamp in the operational mode.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
101 words
An apparatus for covering an interface opening in a computer housing, comprising: an electromagnetic shielding cover which is positionable over the interface opening, said shielding cover having a first end portion and a second end portion, wherein the first end portion of said shielding cover is positionable within a recess located within the computer housing; a clamp maintainable in an operational mode during which said clamp is urged against the second end portion of said shielding cover so as to secure said shielding cover in place over the interface opening; and a fastener for maintaining said clamp in the operational mode.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the computer housing includes a wall in which the interface opening is defined, and further wherein said clamp is securable to the wall with said fastener.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
56 words
The apparatus of claim 2, wherein said clamp comprises a first end portion and a second end portion, and further wherein when said clamp is maintained in the operational mode: the first end portion of said clamp is secured to the wall; and the second end portion of said clamp is urged against said shielding cover.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the wall includes an exterior side, and further wherein the first end portion of said clamp is secured to the exterior side of the wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
The apparatus of claim 4, wherein said clamp includes a shank portion which is interposed between the first end portion of said clamp and the second end portion of said clamp, and further wherein said shank portion extends through a slot defined in the wall.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 3, wherein said clamp further includes a handle which is secured to the first end portion of said clamp.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 6, wherein said handle includes a pair of projections which are secured to the first end portion of said clamp.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said shielding cover is secured to an expansion board.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
62 words
An apparatus for covering an interface opening in a computer housing, comprising: an electromagnetic shielding cover which is positionable over the interface opening; a clamp maintainable in an operational mode during which said clamp is urged against said shielding cover so as to secure said shielding cover over the interface opening; and a fastener for maintaining said clamp in the operational mode.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
62 words
An apparatus for covering an interface opening in a computer housing, comprising: an electromagnetic shielding cover which is positionable over the interface opening; a clamp maintainable in an operational mode during which said clamp is urged against said shielding cover so as to secure said shielding cover over the interface opening; and a fastener for maintaining said clamp in the operational mode.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the computer housing includes a wall in which the interface opening is defined, and further wherein said clamp is securable to the wall with said fastener.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
56 words
The apparatus of claim 10, wherein said clamp comprises a first end portion and a second end portion, and further wherein when said clamp is maintained in the operational mode: the first end portion of said clamp is secured to the wall; and the second end portion of said clamp is urged against said shielding cover.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the wall includes an exterior side, and further wherein the first end portion of said clamp is secured to the exterior side of the wall.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
45 words
The apparatus of claim 12, wherein said clamp includes a shank portion which is interposed between the first end portion of said clamp and the second end portion of said clamp, and further wherein said shank portion extends through a slot defined in the wall.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 11, wherein said clamp further includes a handle which is secured to the first end portion of said clamp.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 14, wherein said handle includes a pair of projections which are secured to the first end portion of said clamp.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 9, wherein said shielding cover is secured to an expansion board.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
46 words
A method for covering an interface opening in a computer housing, comprising the steps of: positioning an electromagnetic shielding cover over the interface opening; and clamping the shielding cover in place over the interface opening by securing a clamp to the computer housing with a fastener.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
46 words
A method for covering an interface opening in a computer housing, comprising the steps of: positioning an electromagnetic shielding cover over the interface opening; and clamping the shielding cover in place over the interface opening by securing a clamp to the computer housing with a fastener.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
70 words
The method of claim 17, wherein the clamp includes a first end portion and a second end portion, and wherein said securing step comprises the steps of: advancing the second end portion of said clamp through a slot defined in the computer housing; securing the first end portion of said clamp to the computer housing so as to urge the second end portion of said clamp against the shielding cover.
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