Abstract: A card file adapter assembly for mounting a plurality printed wiring cards of a smaller size than are normally permitted on an associated electronic equipment mounting rack. The adapter is so constructed in size as to be able to be slid directly into existing mounting hardware of an older type providing mounting space for printed wiring cards of a more reduced size.

Abstract: In order to accomplish the object of the present invention there is provided a movable standoff for maintaining a distance between a backplane and a shroud. Several receptacles are attached to the front side of the backplane and have pins that pass from the front side of the backplane to the rear side of the backplane. Additionally, the pins pass through the shroud. The movable standoff has an orifice extending from a first end to a second end. The pins of the receptacles pass through the orifice. The first end rests against the back side of the backplane, the shroud rests against the second end. Also, the second end of the movable standoff is smaller than the first end.

Abstract: A tool for extracting a cable connector from a cable shroud. The cable and cable connector are connected to a cable shroud. The extraction tool must disengage the shroud locking tabs before the cable connector can be removed. The alignment members mate with the cable connector and, when fully inserted, disengage the shroud locking tabs. To remove the cable connector, the extraction tool must be firmly attached to the cable connector. This is accomplished by forcing the engagement pins into the engagement holes. The engagement pins are forced into the engagement holes by moving the actuator plate from the open position to the closed position causing the locking apparatus to force the engagement pins into the engagement holes.