Robert Rodriquez

US Patent:

49243551, May 8, 1990

Filed:

Apr 25, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/343765

Inventors:

Charles W. Mitchell - Spring TX
Robert G. Rodriquez - San Antonio TX

Assignee:

Dell Corporate Services Corporation - Austin TX

International Classification:

H05K 714

US Classification:

361415

Abstract:

A personal computer has a chassis having a plurality of expansion slots in which are mounted optional Input/Output (I/O) expansion cards. At least one first expansion card has a first bracket adapted for connection to a mounting fixture. At least one second expansion card has a second bracket that is not adapted for connection to the mounting fixture. An adapter bracket is provided which is configured to connect to the mounting fixture and also to the second bracket to provide mounting of the second expansion card in one of the expansion card positions.