Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Logic-to-chassis printed circuit board (PCB) bolt and washer assembly
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Application No.: US16224364Application Date: 2018-12-18
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Publication No.: US10750608B2Publication Date: 2020-08-18
- Inventor: Tyler Jandt , Timothy L. McMillan
- Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
- Applicant Address: US NY Armonk
- Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
- Current Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
- Current Assignee Address: US NY Armonk
- Agency: Patterson + Sheridan, LLP
- Main IPC: H05K1/02
- IPC: H05K1/02 ; H02K1/18 ; H05K1/18

Abstract:
An apparatus includes a printed circuit board (PCB) having a top surface, where the top surface includes a mounting aperture, a chassis, and a fastener having a width and length extending at least from the top surface of the PCB to the chassis through the mounting aperture. The apparatus also may include a logic ring that includes a via to a logic circuit of the PCB and a washer including a substantially flat surface including a high yield strength material. The washer may include a through-hole to accommodate the width of the fastener. The washer may additionally include a plurality of contact fingers extending out from the through-hole. The plurality of contact fingers is configured to contact the logic ring. The washer may be made to be in electrical communication with the chassis when compressed in response to a downward force from the fastener.
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