Abstract: The present invention provides a U-seam for coupling a panel to an electronics bay. The U-seam includes a top element, a side element, and a base element coupled to the top element through the side element, wherein the top element and the base element are spaced apart to form a gap therebetween, and wherein the gap is adapted to receive a portion of a first panel and to reduce the amount of electromagnetic interference passing between the portion of the first panel and the top, the side, and the base elements.

Abstract: A media drive mount includes first and second first and second channels open at one end for receiving locating protrusions on a media drive. The locating protrusions can, for example, be screwed onto the media drive mount. Resilient detents are provided in the channels to co-operate with the resilient detents. The resilient detents can be configured to provide resistance during insertion and removal of the media drive, the former being used to provide positive locating of the media drive, and the latter to hold the media drive in the mount. Mounting and demounting of the media drive in the mount can be achieved without the use of tools.

Abstract: Described is an Advanced Technology Attachment (ATA) disk drive module for use in a data storage system having an enclosure with slots constructed to receive Fibre Channel disk drive modules. The ATA disk drive module comprises an ATA disk drive, an adapter board connected to the ATA disk drive, and a carrier assembly including spaced apart carrier sleds mounted to the ATA disk drive and to the adapter board. The spaced apart carrier sleds have mechanical dimensions that enable the carrier assembly to slide into an enclosure slot constructed to receive a Fibre Channel disk drive module. The adapter board provides an electrical interface and a mechanical interface between the ATA disk drive and a midplane of the enclosure when the carrier assembly is inserted in the enclosure slot and the ATA disk drive module is plugged into the midplane.

Abstract: According to one of the disclosed embodiments of the invention, a compact electronic computer unit is provided and includes a frame having rack mounts for connection with a rack, and adapted to store a plurality of electronic components, which are supported within the frame in a generally upright disposition in a side-by-side configuration.

Abstract: A data input device comprising a plurality of inter-connected components. Each of the plurality of components comprises a plurality of faces and at least one of the plurality of faces represents at least one data input (e.g. a character, a function data input, a control data input). The data input device also comprises a mechanism which enables selection of the at least one data input.

Abstract: An electronics assembly comprises: (i) a chassis (1); (ii) at least one front panel (40, 42) that is arranged in front of the chassis to obscure the chassis; and (iii) at least one device (60) that is mounted on the chassis and supports the or a front panel. The or each device (60) or the or each panel (40, 42) includes at least one retaining element (62) that extends out of the device or panel and is received in a recess in the or each panel or in the or each device respectively to retain the panel on the chassis. The element is manually retractable into the device or panel to allow the panel to be removed from the chassis. The assembly may include, for example, air filters in the panel(s), and these may be changed quickly so that the assembly does not need to be powered down.

Abstract: Systems for mounting data storage devices to a chassises are provided. A representative system includes a filler carrier that incorporates a bezel. The bezel including a first snap configured to move between a latched position and an unlatched position. In the latched position, the snap facilitates secure mounting of the filler carrier to a chassis by forming an interference fit with the chassis. In the unlatched position, the snap facilitates removal of the filler carrier from the chassis. The bezel of the filler carrier can be formed as a monolithic structure. Other systems and devices also are provided.

Abstract: A system and apparatus to couple a bracket member with a receiver member is disclosed. Embodiments may couple bracket members with receiver members, such as brackets to rails of racks, via a flexible member. The flexible member may secure a bracket member to a receiver member by fastening the bracket member to a corresponding extension or tab of the receiver member. Some embodiments may load a second portion of the flexible member such that pressure applied to the second portion can transfer the load to a first portion of the flexible member to facilitate coupling the bracket member with or decoupling the bracket member from the receiver member. In many of these embodiments, the load may transfer as a waveform along the flexible member. Further embodiments provide a lever for the second portion of the flexible member to facilitate transferring a load to the first portion.

Abstract: The connecting mechanism of the invention is pivotally mounted between the display device and the computer host. The connecting mechanism has an articulated arm having a first rod and a second rod connected to each other via a hinge. The ends of the first rod are respectively pivotally connected to a sidewall of the computer host and the hinge. The second rod is longer than at least half a width of the display device. A third end of the second rod is pivotally mounted on a sidewall of the display device in an appropriate location, such as a central part of the sidewall. A fourth end of the second rod is pivotally connected to the hinge. The above arrangement allows inclination and horizontal/vertical adjustments of the display device relative to the computer host.

Abstract: A computer system is provided. The computer system includes a computer chassis at least partially defining an interior. The computer system also includes a module configured for movement with respect to the computer chassis along an insertion axis between a retracted position substantially within the interior of the computer chassis and an extended position at least partially withdrawn from the interior of the chassis. The module includes a housing configured to extend within the interior of the chassis. The housing includes a body portion configured to move with respect to the computer chassis along the insertion axis, and a pivoting portion coupled to the body portion to pivot between a retracted position substantially aligned along the insertion axis and an extended position oriented at an angle with respect to the insertion axis.

Abstract: A mounting mechanism for mounting a enclosure-mountable device to an equipment enclosure having a plurality of vertical mounting rails disposed so as to define an equipment storage region is disclosed. The mounting mechanism includes a first portion configured to be attached to the enclosure-mountable device, and a second portion configured to be attached to one or more of the vertical mounting rails. The first and second portions are configured such that the enclosure-mountable device may be disposed in a first position outside the equipment storage region and a second position outside the equipment storage region.

Abstract: A drive bracket assembly includes a bracket (30) for receiving a disk drive (70) therein, an operating member (40) and a cover (60). The bracket includes first and second side panels (31), a pair of slots (36) is defined in the first and second side panels respectively, for slidably receiving respective screws (80) of the disk drive. An upper hook (34) is outwardly formed on the first side panel. A lower hook (48) is outwardly formed on the operating member. A spring (50) is engaged with the upper hook and the lower hook respectively. The operating member includes a concavity (49) adjoining the slot of the first side panel, for securely receiving one rear screw of the disk drive thereby the disk drive is securely retained in the bracket. The disk drive is withdrawn from the bracket by pressing the operating member to disengage said screw from the concavity.

Abstract: A computer system is provided that includes a casing and a power supplying unit combined to the casing, a pair of guiding projections protruding from opposite sides of the power supplying unit, a pair of guiding members accommodating the pair of guiding projections and guiding the power supplying unit from a released position to a combining position, a stopper provided in at least one of the two guiding members and preventing the power supplying unit from separating beyond the released position, and a supporter supporting the power supplying unit, together with the stopper, when the power supplying unit is opened by rotating through a predetermined angle. With this configuration, the computer system provides a combining structure for a power supplying unit, in which hardware components can be easily cabled, exchanged, and repaired.

Abstract: An apparatus in one example comprises a rack component that supports a drop-in chassis. The rack component comprises an over-bent ledge and the drop-in chassis comprises an over-bent ledge. Upon installation of the drop-in chassis to the rack component the over-bent ledge of the rack component serves to support the over-bent ledge of the drop-in chassis. A shape of the over-bent ledge of the rack component promotes an increase of a holding effect between the drop-in chassis and the rack component.

Abstract: A computer system is provided. The computer system includes a computer chassis at least partially defining an interior. The computer system also includes a module configured for movement with respect to the computer chassis along an insertion axis between a retracted position substantially within the interior of the computer chassis and an extended position at least partially withdrawn from the interior of the chassis. The module includes a housing configured to extend within the interior of the chassis. The housing includes a body portion configured to move with respect to the computer chassis along the insertion axis, and a pivoting portion coupled to the body portion to pivot between a retracted position substantially aligned along the insertion axis and an extended position oriented at an angle with respect to the insertion axis.

Abstract: An electronic system has electronic equipment, and an electronic cabinet which houses the electronic equipment. The electronic cabinet includes a support structure which is configured to carry the electronic equipment, and a door panel which is configured to pivotally mount to the support structure. The door panel and the support structure define an opening through which a set of cables is configured to pass. The electronic cabinet further includes an assembly which is configured to manage the cables. The assembly includes a mounting bracket which is configured to mount to one of the support structure and the door panel at a location which is adjacent the opening, a section of flexible material which defines a set of grooves to hold the set of cables, and a fastener interconnected between the mounting bracket and the section of flexible material to fasten the section of flexible material to the mounting bracket.

Abstract: A cover for a access opening in a face of a housing of an electronic circuit module for a rack-mounted circuit is described, wherein the cover is pivotable to overlie a part of the face of the housing adjacent to an access opening closed by the cover. A hinge assembly for such a cover is described.

Abstract: A mobile computer tilting arrangement is disclosed to include a casing, the casing comprising at least two recessed locating holes respectively disposed in at least two corners of the back side thereof, and two plugs selectively detachably press-fitted into two of the at least two recessed locating holes for supporting the casing on a flat surface in a sloping position, each plug comprising a center through hole, and a pin insertable into the center through hole to radially expand the respective plug into friction engagement with one recessed locating hole of the casing into which the respective plug is press-fitted.

Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a hood (30), a bracket (10) attached to the hood, and a base (60). The bracket includes a connective portion (12), and two frames (14, 16) connected with opposite sides of the connective portion. Two L-shaped openings (18a) and an aperture (20a) are defined in the connective portion. A distal edge of each frame is bent outwardly to form a flange (22). An L-shaped opening (18b) and an aperture (20b) are defined in each flange. Three parallel beams (32a, 32b) are formed from a top plate (31) of the hood. The beams form a plurality of latches (36b) engagingly received in the openings of the bracket. A plurality of posts (34a, 34b) is formed at the beams, corresponding to the apertures. A plurality of screws (50) extends through the apertures and is threadedly engaged in the posts. The bracket is thereby locked on the hood.

Abstract: A multifunctional extractable card reading modular cartridge connectable to a wireless broad band network router comprises an adapter box; an extractable wide band router modular cartridge installed in the adapter box and having two connecting terminals. The two connecting terminals of the extractable wide band router modular cartridge are capable of being electrically connected to two connecting ports of a wireless extractable card reading route. A front end of adapter box further has a USB port and an IEEE 1394 port for connecting other external devices; the USB port and the IEEE 1394 port are extended into the extractable wide band router modular cartridge in the adapter box; and a rear end of the adapter box 2 is installed with a 2×5 port 21 and an IEEE 1394 port 22 for connecting external devices.

Abstract: A sealing mechanism for a customer replaceable unit (CRU) within a computer system is provided. The sealing mechanism comprises a faceplate for the CRU, wherein insertion and extraction latches are recessed into a trench within that faceplate. The backside of the faceplate has a protruding rim around the perimeter. The rim engages a groove in the subsystem enclosure, which surrounds the aperture that the CRU engages. Since the faceplate incorporates a perimeter ridge and a trench structure, the interacting groove follows the contour of the trench. Thus the rim and groove both trace the faceplate trench around the faceplate. The groove in the subsystem enclosure has an entrenched section at both ends of the receptacle perimeter that accommodate sections of the faceplate rim that trace the trench in the faceplate.

Abstract: An enclosure is shaped with a plurality of opposed pairs of first and second guides, the first guides all substantially coplanar within a first plane, the second guides all substantially coplanar within a second plane. Each pair of guides defines a respective plane, the respective planes of the pairs of guides all parallel to each other, each pair of guides separated by a respective spacing, each pair of guides shaped to receive a respective planar carrier by insertion in a first direction along the pair of guides. The enclosure is shaped to receive a key plate parallel to the first plane and intersecting the first guides, said key plate having a plurality of feature areas, each feature area corresponding to a respective plane of one of the pairs of guides, each feature area presenting a predetermined pattern of barriers to movement in the first direction, the barriers disposed at at least two locations along the first direction.

Abstract: A computer uses an optical reflective optical sensor to detect the removal of a cover of the computer housing. The reflective optical sensor includes a light emitter and a light detector, and is mounted adjacent a reflective surface on the inner side of the cover when the cover is in place such that the light from the light emitter is reflected by the reflective surface and received by the light detector. When the cover is removed, the intensity of the reflected light received by the light detector drops. The change in the output of the light detector triggers the operating system of the computer to power down the computer.

Abstract: The present technique provides a multistage undocking mechanism for a system having a portable computing device dockable with a docking device. The multistage undocking mechanism may be disposed in either the portable computing device or the docking device. In a first stage, the multistage undocking mechanism engages a latch assembly to unlatch the portable computing device from the docking device. In a second stage, the multistage undocking mechanism engages a lifter assembly to separate the portable computing device from the docking device at least partially via a manual force applied by the user. The lifter assembly may have one or more spring-loaded lifter mechanisms, such as a spring-loaded lifter having sufficient force to support the portable computing device but insufficient to separate male/female connections between the portable computing device and the docking device.

Abstract: A mounting assembly includes a mounting bracket (10) having a side panel (14), and a clip (40) attached on the side panel. A pair of through holes (18) is defined in the side panel. The clip includes a press portion (42), and a pair of palms (48) on opposite sides of the press portion. Each palm has barbs (49) extending toward the press portion. When the press portion is inwardly pressed, the clip elastically deforms, the palms move away from each other, and the palms extend through the through holes to be received in corresponding locking holes (32) defined in a corresponding data storage device (30). The barbs firmly engage with the storage device at the locking holes, thereby securing the storage device in the mounting bracket. When the press portion is inwardly pressed again, the storage device is unlocked from the mounting bracket.

Abstract: A rack computer system. In one embodiment, a rack structure having a pair of mounting legs each having a rail interface oriented in a plane transverse to the pair of mounting legs. The rack computer system also has a computer chassis having a pair of mounting rails movable along the rail interface between a plurality of mounting depths oriented along the plane. In another embodiment, a method of forming a versatile rack mount.

Abstract: A friction hinge system for a laptop computer is provided. The system allows the computer display to move easily from a closed condition toward various operating angular positions while providing a greater torque for maintaining selected angular orientation. The system includes two or more bands wrapped in the same direction about a common shaft as well as a stop features for limiting the angle of rotation of each band relative to the shaft.

Abstract: A server, or other electronic device, includes a handle mated with the server. The server slides into and mates with a chassis. The handle is formed to provide a central opening through which visual and physical access is provided to a portion of the server, and preferably a portion of the server on which user interactive components are provided. Such components may one or more include status indicators, one or more user activated controls and one or more connectors. The opening permits the user to see the status indicators, which may comprise LEDs, activate the controls and connect an external cable to the server. The handle also is mated to the server via a hinge and a locking mechanism. With the locking mechanism is disengaged, the handle pivots away from the server. The user can then grip and further pivot the handle and pull the server out of the chassis.

Abstract: A motherboard is secured in a chassis by a spring loaded plunger. An anchor member is mounted in the chassis. The anchor member includes a ramp and a receiver. The motherboard has an opening formed therein. A first member is secured to the motherboard. A second member is resiliently mounted on the first member so that the second member extends through the opening. The motherboard is moved on the chassis so that the second member is moved in a first direction by engaging the ramp, and the resilient mounting of the second member urges the second member in a second direction into the receiver.

Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a body (10), and a bracket (40) for retaining a power supply (30). The body includes a rear panel, an opening (15) defined in the rear panel, a pair of opposing bent plates (16), and an engaging member (13). A supporting plate (17) is inwardly formed from each bent plate, and an L-shaped sliding slot (19) is defined in each first bent plate. The bracket includes a pair of pivots (48), a pair of cam plates (51), and a locking member (57). A smooth arcuate rim (52) extends perpendicularly inwardly from each cam plate. The pivots are movably received in the sliding slots. When the bracket is rotated about the pivots so that it can be locked within the body, the arcuate rims slide along the supporting plates of the body. The locking member then engages with the engaging member.

Abstract: A power connector for a printed circuit, the connector comprising:

Abstract: An apparatus for retaining peripheral devices is provided. The peripheral device is provided with a plurality of mounting holes, and the retaining apparatus comprises a chassis and a plurality of retaining members. The chassis is provided with a plurality of locking members. The retaining members, having at least one protrusion and at least one retention tab, are disposed on the chassis so that the protrusion detachably engages with the locking member and the retention tabs insert into the mounting holes when the device is disposed inside the chassis.

Abstract: A system for pivotally coupling two elements of a portable computer is disclosed. The system includes a hinge pin for pivotally coupling the two elements. The hinge pin includes a rod having a main axis and a first outer diameter. The hinge pin further includes a bore in a proximal portion of the rod having a first inner diameter, wherein the bore is aligned along the main axis. The hinge pin further includes a distal portion of the bore having a second inner diameter larger than the first inner diameter. The hinge pin further includes a groove stop within the bore, providing a surface for pulling the hinge pin along the main axis in a proximal direction. The system further includes a tool for extracting the hinge pin from the two elements, allowing the hinge pin to be pulled along the main axis in a proximal direction.

Abstract: A cam groove provided in a chassis is furnished with a first cam portion permitting an eject button to move only forward from being depressed, and a second cam portion permitting the button to shift between its depressed and protruding states. A slide unit interlocks with a switching lever spring-urged toward a push-out plate and moves away from a recording-medium travel path by being pushed by a recording medium when plugged into the chassis. In standby, the switching lever interlocks with the first cam portion, advancing into the travel path. With a recording medium bieng plugged into the chassis, by the eject button being pushed a first time the switching lever withdraws from the travel path and shifts into the second cam portion, permitting the eject button to protrude backward. By the eject button being pushed a second time, the push-out plate and slide unit are put into cooperation.

Abstract: An apparatus in one example comprises a rack component that supports a drop-in chassis. The rack component comprises an over-bent ledge and the drop-in chassis comprises an over-bent ledge. Upon installation of the drop-in chassis to the rack component the over-bent ledge of the rack component serves to support the over-bent ledge of the drop-in chassis. A shape of the over-bent ledge of the rack component promotes an increase of a holding effect between the drop-in chassis and the rack component.

Abstract: A system for pivotally coupling two elements of a portable computer is disclosed. The system includes a hinge pin for pivotally coupling the two elements. The hinge pin includes a rod having a main axis and a first outer diameter. The hinge pin further includes a bore in a proximal portion of the rod having a first inner diameter, wherein the bore is aligned along the main axis. The hinge pin further includes a distal portion of the bore having a second inner diameter larger than the first inner diameter. The hinge pin further includes a groove stop within the bore, providing a surface for pulling the hinge pin along the main axis in a proximal direction. The system further includes a tool for extracting the hinge pin from the two elements, allowing the hinge pin to be pulled along the main axis in a proximal direction.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system for providing a removable access panel for utilization with electronic devices. The panel of the present invention is connected to the frame of an electronic device through the use of a pocket hinge which allows a curved extension on the cover to engage a corresponding curved surface included in the pocket. Utilization of the present invention allows for the electronic device to maintain its overall provide while providing a hinge system allowing for ease of access and removable functionality.

Abstract: A power supply unit includes a housing in which one or more power supply modules can be inserted and a modular AC input section. The modular AC input section preferably attaches to the distal end of the housing from where the power supply modules are inserted. The AC input section includes one or more circuit breakers, connectors and wiring connecting the breakers to the connectors. The connectors preferably comprise blind mating connectors that mate with corresponding connectors on the rear surface of the power supply modules. The AC input section is screwed to the power supply housing or attached through some other suitable means. The AC input section is modular in the sense that it can be easily and quickly removed from the power supply unit and replaced with another section. This permits upgrades and repairs to be made in a quick, cost effective manner.

Abstract: A system and method for visually differentiating an industrial PC including a color-coded removable rigid differentiation plate disposed on the front side of the industrial PC. The removable rigid differentiation plate is non-adhesive and is mechanically coupled to the faceplate.

Abstract: A spacecraft electronics module in which electronics components (16) are housed in a box (12) that is mounted directly on a radiator panel structure, which includes a radiator panel (40′) and a thermally conductive backing panel (42). The radiator panel structure is secured in such a way that the conductive backing panel (42) serves as a baseplate for the box (12) and heat from the electronics components is, therefore, conducted as directly as possible to the radiator panel (40′). Maintenance or replacement of the electronics components is effected without removal of the box from its installed location, by instead removing the radiator panel structure to permit direct access to components in the box.

Abstract: An extractable motherboard seat plate of a computer case including a motherboard seat plate disposed on a lateral side of a frame for installing a computer motherboard is characterized that the back side of the frame is disposed with a long opening and a guide channel is respectively and oppositely disposed on the upper and the lower lateral sides of the long opening; at least one or more than one resilient press plate is disposed inwardly on one side of the guide channel; the motherboard seat plate slides into the guide channel; a big-end screw inserts a through hole on the back plate to fasten the motherboard seat plate onto the frame. The application according to the abovementioned structure is capable of fast installing or dismounting the motherboard seat plate to convenience the maintenance of the motherboard.

Abstract: An expandable housing for a electronics device comprises two half covering bodies, which respectively have a bottom board connected with a front board, sideboard and backboard; two sides of a pivoting element are connected to the two bottom boards so as to allow the two half covering bodies to be formed a expansion state while the two bottom boards are expanded into a flat plane and to be assembled into a housing while the two bottom boards are perpendicular to each other. Thereby, the structures of the housing and the frame body can be simplified and a larger space can be obtain when the housing is expanded so that the installment and maintenance of electronics elements become more easy and convenient.

Abstract: A computer panel having a pullable door installed to an inner frame of the computer panel is disclosed. The pullable door is formed by a plurality of cover plates. Two corners of each cover plate have respective first grooves and hooks which are coupled to the cover plates. Two sides of the inner frame of the computer panel have guide plates. An elastic slot is installed at a lower end of the guide plate. Two outer sides of the inner frame of the computer panel are installed with shield plates and are formed with a guide groove with the guide plate. By above mentioned structure, the two lateral sides of the pullable door can slide along the guide grooves at two sides of the inner frame of the computer panel. Thereby, it is unnecessary to detach a panel and the cover plate, the computer panel can be installed rapidly.

Abstract: A thermoelectric module comprising support substrates, a plurality of wiring conductors formed on the opposing surfaces of the support substrates, a plurality of thermoelectric elements, and solder layers formed between said wiring conductors and said thermoelectric elements, wherein the total projected area (Sv) of voids contained in said solder layers projected onto the surfaces of the support substrates on the side where the solder layers are in contact via the wiring conductors is from 1 to 20% of the total area (St) of the surfaces on where the solder layers are in contact with the wiring conductors.

Abstract: A removable processor enclosure apparatus for use in a gaming machine having a housing defining an interior portion, and a first electrical connector disposed in the interior portion. The enclosure apparatus includes an enclosure containing the CPU electrical components therein, and is adapted for sliding receipt in the interior portion of the gaming machine housing between a mounting condition and a removal condition. In the mounting condition, the enclosure is mounted to the housing and electrically coupling a second electrical connector of the enclosure to the first electrical connector of the housing. In the removal condition, the enclosure can be removed from the housing.

Abstract: A computer with a fixed casing accommodating at least one computer component and having an upward opening, a movable casing covering at least a part of the opening of the fixed casing and equipped with at least one computer component on its inner surface, a pair of hinges adjacent to opposite sides of the opening and rotatably supporting the movable casing, and a latch provided either the fixed casing or the movable casing, engaging and disengaging the movable casing to and from the fixed casing. With this configuration, the present invention provides the computer having the casing which is simply assembled and disassembled, thereby allowing a user easily repair and to exchange the computer components.

Abstract: An improved metal detector characterized by enclosing the detector's circuitry in a foldable enclosure whereby the improved detector may be transported easily and quickly and securely erected for use.

Abstract: An electronics module comprises a housing; and a plurality of electronic and electrical components for example fans. The module includes electromagnetic shielding for example perforated panels side walls etc. that is associated with the housing and/or the electronic components, and which provides a Faraday cage for the electronic components. The shielding is constructed so that one or more of the components can be removed from the module while the module is in operation substantially without affecting the integrity of the Faraday cage. The module enables certain components thereof to be replaced without adding to the downtime of the system or increasing electromagnetic interference.

Abstract: A system is configured for installing a replaceable component at a replaceable component locus in an equipment cabinet having a front and back plane and a plurality of sides. A fixed component occupies a first volume that establishes a replaceable component volume between the first volume and the back plane. The system includes: (a) a substrate supporting the replaceable component that presents substantially parallel first and second edges in a substrate plane; and (b) a guide structure fixed with the cabinet that cooperates with the substrate to slidingly move the substrate along a replacement route between the front plane and a replacement locus in the replaceable component volume in alternate first and second installation movements. The first installation movement is responsive to a first installation force applied to the substrate in the substrate plane. The second installation movement is responsive to a second installation force applied generally perpendicular with the substrate plane.

Abstract: An electronics assembly comprises a frame (1) that contains a motherboard (8) and a plurality of daughterboards (10). The frame has an opening opposite the motherboard to allow insertion of the daughterboards into the frame or removal of the daughterboards from the frame. The frame also has an injector/ejector mechanism (16, 18) for each daughterboard that is located on the daughterboard or the frame and a flange (28) that extends adjacent to the opening and on which the injector/ejector mechanism of each daughterboard is attached or engages at different locations along the length thereof. The flange (28) is divided into separate sections (30) that correspond to the different locations to allow the flange to flex at any adjacent location during insertion of a daughterboard without the flexing affecting the position of any adjacent location of the flange with respect to the motherboard.