WO2022225502A1

WO2022225502A1 - Securing computing device components

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Publication number: WO2022225502A1
Application number: PCT/US2021/027920
Authority: WO
Inventors: Ming-Shan Tsai; Wei-Chih TSAO; Hsin-Tso Lin; KengHan LEE
Original assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
Priority date: 2021-04-19
Filing date: 2021-04-19
Publication date: 2022-10-27

Abstract

In some examples, an apparatus can include a body, an extension member protruding from the body to interface with a first surface of a computing device component of a computing device, a mono-pitched protrusion protruding from a same side of the body as the extension member to interface with a second surface of the computing device component opposite the first surface, and an interface member extending from the body to interface with a printed circuit board (PCB) of the computing device, where the extension member and the mono-pitched protrusion are to secure the computing device component to the PCB when the interface member is interfaced with the PCB.

Description

SECURING COMPUTING DEVICE COMPONENTS

Background

[0001] Users of computing devices may utilize their computing devices for various purposes. A computing device can allow a user to utilize computing device operations for work, education, gaming, multimedia, and/or other general use.

Certain computing devices can be portable to allow a user to carry or otherwise bring with the computing device while in a mobile setting, while other computing devices may not be portable but allow a user to utilize the computing device in an office or home setting. Such computing devices may be utilized for work, education, gaming, multimedia, and/or other general use in mobile settings, office settings, home settings, and/or in any other setting.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0002] FIG. 1A is a perspective view of an example of an apparatus for securing computing device components consistent with the disclosure.

[0003] FIG. 1B is a different perspective view of an example of an apparatus for securing computing device components consistent with the disclosure.

[0004] FIG. 2 is a side view of an example of a system including an apparatus for securing a computing device component consistent with the disclosure.

[0005] FIG. 3 is a detail perspective view of an example of an apparatus including an extension member interfaced with a computing device component and mono-pitched protrusions interfaced with the computing device component consistent with the disclosure.

[0006] FIG. 4A is a perspective view of an example of an apparatus having stabilizing members protruding from opposite sides of a body of the apparatus consistent with the disclosure. [0007] FIG. 4B is a perspective view of an example of an apparatus having stabilizing members protruding from the same side of a body of the apparatus consistent with the disclosure.

[0008] FIG. 5A is a perspective view of an example of an apparatus including a locking protrusion including a protruding member being inserted into a slot of a printed circuit board (PCB) consistent with the disclosure.

[0009] FIG. 5B is a perspective view of an example of an apparatus including a locking protrusion including a dimple being inserted into a slot of a PCB consistent with the disclosure.

[0010] FIG. 8A is a side view of an example of a system including a computing device component being interfaced with an apparatus consistent with the disclosure. [0011] FIG. 6B is a side view of an example of a system including a computing device component interfaced with an apparatus consistent with the disclosure.

Detailed Description

[0012] A user may utilize a computing device for various purposes, such as for business and/or recreational use. As used herein, the term “computing device” refers to an electronic system having a processing resource, memory resource, and/or an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) that can process information.

A computing device can be, for example, a laptop computer, a notebook, a desktop, a tablet, an all-in-one (AIO) computer, and/or a mobile device, among other types of computing devices.

[0013] A computing device can include various components in order to perform computing device operations. Such components can include, for example, a printed circuit board (PCB) such as, for instance, a motherboard, a power supply, storage drives (e.g., floppy drives or optical drives such as CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD- ROM, etc.), memory, a hard disk, a video card, a sound card, among other components.

[0014] Such components may be connected to a PCB for operation. As used herein, the term “PCB” refers to a device that mechanically supports and/or electrically connects electronic components. Certain components can be electrically connected to other portions of the computing device via a PCB.

[0015] Some components may have to be secured in place on the PCB to ensure they remain electrically connected to the PCB. in previous approaches, certain computing device components may be secured to the PCB using a fastener. However, such fasteners typically utilize a standoff device, which is a fastening device that separates two parts (e.g., a PCB and the threaded fastener), in order to prevent the fastener from shorting the PCB as a result of the fastener contacting electrical traces on the PCB. Such an approach can be expensive, as multiple parts have to be used for fastening the computing device component to the PCB. Additionally, a fastener with a standoff device may utilize a large hole in the PCB, which can impact the layout of the electrical traces included on the PCB. Further, such an approach utilizing fasteners may not provide electrical grounding capability for the computing device component.

[0016] Other previous approaches can include utilizing a rubber dip to secure the computing device component to the PCB. However, such a rubber clip may also utilize a large bole in the PCB which can impact the layout of electrical traces on the PCB. Further, a rubber dip does not provide eiectricai grounding capability for the computing device component.

[0017] Securing computing device components according to the disclosure can allow for an apparatus to easily secure a computing device component to a PCB. Such an apparatus can provide electrical grounding capability for the computing device component as well as utilize a smaller hole or footprint in the PCB which can allow for more efficient design of the layout of electrical traces and other components on the PCB as compared with previous approaches. Further, in some examples the apparatus can be insertable and removable from the PCB, allowing for the computing device component to be easily removable for cleaning, replacement, etc., as well as for the apparatus to be replaced.

[0018] FIG. 1A is a perspective view of an example of an apparatus 100 for securing computing device components consistent with the disclosure. As illustrated in FIG. 1A, the apparatus 100 can include a body 102.

[0019] The body 102 can be a main or central portion of the apparatus 100.

As used herein, the term “body” refers to a physical structure. The body 102 can have different portions formed therefrom and/or attached thereto, as is further described herein.

[0020] In addition to the body 102, the apparatus 100 can include an extension member 104. As used herein, the term “member” refers to a constituent part of a structural whole. For example, the extension member 104 can be a member to interface with another component. As illustrated in FIG. 1A, the extension member 104 can protrude from the body 102. Such an orientation of the extension member 104 can allow the extension member to interface with a surface of a computing device component of a computing device, as is further described in connection with FIG. 2.

[0021] The apparatus 100 can further include mono-pitched protrusions 106-1, 106-2 (referred to herein collectively as mono-pitched protrusions 106). As used herein, the term “mono-pitched protrusion” refers to an object having a shape comprising a bottom portion comprising a rectangular prism base and a top portion comprising a right triangular prism or other angled surface. For example, the mono- pitched protrusions 106 can be shaped as an object having a bottom portion shaped as a rectangular prism and a top portion shaped as a right triangular prism. The right triangular prism and the rectangular prism, when taken together, can define the shape of the mono-pitched protrusions 106, as illustrated in FIG. 1A.

[0022] The mono-pitched protrusions 106 can protrude from a same side of the body 102 as the extension member 104. The mono-pitched protrusions 106 can interface with another surface of the computing device component of the computing device, as is further described in connection with FIG. 2.

[0023] Further included as part of the apparatus 100 is an interface member 108. As used herein, the term “interface member” refers to a member to interface with a PCB. in the orientation illustrated in FIG. 1A, the interface member 108 can extend downwards from the body 102. Such an interface member 108 can be shaped to interface with a PCB of the computing device. When the interface member 108 is interfaced with the PCB, the extension member 104 and the mono- pitched protrusions 106 can secure the computing device component to the PCB, as is further described in connection with FIG. 2.

[0024] FIG. 1 B is a different perspective view of an example of an apparatus 100 for securing computing device components consistent with the disclosure.

[0025] The mono-pitched protrusions 106 can include a hollow interior, as illustrated in FIG. 1B. For example, when the apparatus 100 is manufactured, the mono-pitched protrusions 106 can include a hollow interior to reduce weight of the apparatus 100. [0026] While the mono-pitched protrusions 106 are illustrated in FIG. 1B as being hollow, examples of the disclosure are not so limited. For example, the mono- pitched protrusions 106 may include a solid interior portion.

[0027] The apparatus 100 can be constructed of a metal material. For example, the apparatus 100 can be constructed of aluminum (e.g., aluminum sheet metal, aluminum billet, etc.), steel, magnesium, and/or any other type of metal. [0028] Alternatively, the apparatus 100 can be constructed of any other type of material. For example, the apparatus 100 can be a plastic, polymer, carbon fiber, etc.

[0029] The apparatus 100 can be constructed by various techniques. For example, the apparatus 100 can be machined, formed, or cut (e.g., by computer numerical controlled (CNC) machines), cast, stamped, tooled, forged, molded (e.g., injection, compression, extrusion, etc.), three-dimensionally (3D) printed, etc.

[0030] In example in which the apparatus 100 is constructed of a non- conductive material, an additional portion or grounding element may be included on the apparatus 100 to ground the computing device component. For example, a conductive material can be included on the apparatus 100 to ground the computing device component to a computing device, as is further described herein.

[0031] FIG. 2 is a side view of an example of a system 210 including an apparatus 200 for securing a computing device component 218 consistent with the disclosure. The system 210 can include the apparatus 200, the computing device component 218, and a PCB 214.

[0032] As previously described above, the PCB 214 can electrically connect electronic components. Such electronic components may include, for instance, the computing device component 218. That is, the PCB 214 can electrically connect the computing device component 218 to other devices in a computing device when the computing device component 218 is secured to the PCB 214. The apparatus 200 can secure the computing device component 218 to the PCB 214 as is further described herein.

[0033] The PCB 214 can include a slot 216. As used herein, the term “slot” refers to an aperture to receive an object. For example, the slot 216 can receive the interface member 208 of the apparatus 200, as is further described herein.

[0034] Also illustrated in FIG. 2 is the computing device component 218. As described above, the computing device component can include a power supply, a drive, a hard disk such as a solid-state drive (SSD), among other computing device components 218. in some examples, the computing device component can be an M.2 SSD (e.g., an SSD in an M.2 form factor). As used herein, the term “M.2” refers to a specification for computing device expansion cards.

[0035] The computing device component 218 can include a first surface 220 and a second surface 224. The first surface 220 can include a first ground pad 222 and the second surface 224 can include a second ground pad 226. As used herein, the term “ground pad” refers to an area of a device from which voltages are measured and acts as a common return path for electric current. The first ground pad 222 and the second ground pad 226 can operate as a common return path for electric current through the apparatus 200.

[0036] As previously described in connection with FIGS. 1A and 1B. the apparatus 200 can include a body 202, and an extension member 204 protruding from the body 202. As illustrated in FIG. 2, the extension member 204 can protrude from the body 202 at an acute angle relative to the body 202. That is, the extension member 204 can protrude from the body 202 and be angled towards the mono- pitched protrusions 206.

[0037] The extension member 204 protruding from the body 202 and angled towards the mono-pitched protrusions 206 can provide a force to bias the apparatus 200 to ensure the extension member 204 and the mono-pitched protrusions 206 contact the first surface 220 and the second surface 224, respectively, to ensure electrical contact for grounding therebetween. Further, the spacing between the mono-pitched protrusions 206 and the extension member 204 can vary based on a particular thickness of the computing device component 218. For example, the extension member 204 can be subjected to more or less torque forces to accommodate computing device components that have a larger thickness than computing device component 218 or a smaller thickness than computing device component 218. In such a manner, the apparatus 200 can be utilized for a plurality of different types of computing device components having a range of different thicknesses.

[0038] The extension member 204 can contact the first surface 220 of the computing device component 218. More specifically, the extension member 204 can contact the first ground pad 222 on the first surface 220 of the computing device component 218. The extension member 204 contacting the first ground pad 222 can electrically ground the computing device component 218 to a computing device.

That is, the apparatus 200 can electrically ground the computing device component 218 to a part of the computing device, such as a computing device chassis, a PCB of the computing device, etc.

[0039] The apparatus 200 can further include the mono-pitched protrusions 206 protruding from the same side of the body 202 as the extension member 204. While the mono-pitched protrusion 206-2 is illustrated in FIG, 2, the other mono- pitched protrusion (e.g., 106-1, previously illustrated in FIGS. 1A and 1B) is obscured by the mono-pitched protrusion 206-2 due to the side view of the system 210 illustrated in FIG, 2.

[0040] The mono-pitched protrusions 206 can interface with the second surface 224 of the computing device component 218, where the second surface 224 is opposite the first surface 220, More specifically, the mono-pitched protrusions 206 can contact the second ground pad 226 on the second surface 224 of the computing device component 218. The mono-pitched protrusions 206 contacting the second ground pad 226 can electrically ground the computing device component 218 to a computing device. That is, the apparatus 200 can electrically ground the computing device component 218 to a part of the computing device, such as a computing device chassis, a PCB of the computing device, etc.

[0041] Similar to the apparatus illustrated in FIGS. 1 A and 1 B, the apparatus 200 can include the interface member 208. The interface member 208 can extend from the body 202. As illustrated in FIG. 2, the Interface member 208 is interfaced with the PCB 214. For example, the interface member 208 is partially located within the slot 216 of the PCB 214.

[0042] When the interface member 208 is interfaced with the PCB 214, the computing device component 218 can be oriented between the extension member 204 and the mono-pitched protrusions 206. In such an orientation, the extension member 204 and the mono-pitched protrusions 206 can secure the computing device component 218 to the PCB 214.

[0043] As illustrated in FIG. 2, the apparatus 200 can further include stabilizing members 228-1, 228-2. As used herein, the term “stabilizing member” refers to a member to hold substantially firm the apparatus 200 relative to the PCB. The stabilizing members 228-1, 228-2 can be oriented at a substantially right angle to the body 202 to support the apparatus 200. For example, the stabilizing members 228-1, 228-2 can rest against a top surface of the PCB 214 and can prevent substantial lateral or rotational motion of the apparatus 200. The stabilizing members 228-1, 228-2 can be in contact with the PCB 214 when the interface member 208 is interfaced with the PCB 214. While the stabilizing members 228-1 , 228-2 are illustrated in FIG. 2 as extending in opposite directions from the body 202, examples of the disclosure are not so limited. For example, the stabilizing members 228-1, 228-2 can extend in a same direction from the body 202, as is further described in connection with FIGS. 4A and 4B.

[0044] The interface member 208 can include a locking protrusion 212. As used herein, the term “locking protrusion” refers to a projection of material to secure an object. For example, the locking protrusion 212 can secure the apparatus 200 to the PCB 214. Such a locking protrusion 212 is further described in connection with FIGS. 5A and 5B.

[0045] FIG. 3 is a detail perspective view of an example of an apparatus 300 including an extension member 304 interfaced with a computing device component 318 and mono-pitched protrusions 306-1, 306-2 interfaced with the computing device component 318 consistent with the disclosure.

[0046] As previously described in connection with FIG. 2, the extension member 304 can contact a first ground pad of a first surface of the computing device component 318. The extension member 304 can include a grounding surface 305. The grounding surface 305 can be a surface of the extension member 304 that can contact a ground pad (e.g., first ground pad 222, previously described in connection with FIG. 2) on the first surface (e.g., first surface 220, previously described in connection with FIG. 2) of the computing device component 318 to electrically ground the computing device component 318. Although the first surface and the first ground pad are obscured by the orientation of the apparatus 300 and the computing device component 318, the grounding surface 305 can be in contact with the first ground pad on the first surface of the computing device component 318.

[0047] The grounding surface 305 can be angled differently from an angle of the extension member 304 relative to the body 302 of the apparatus 300. For example, as previously described in connection with FIG. 2, the extension member 304 can be oriented at an acute angle relative to the body 302 of the apparatus 300. That is, the extension member 304 can be angled “upwards” towards the mono- pitched protrusions 306. The grounding surface 305 can be angled “downwards” away from the mono-pitched protrusions 306.

[0048] The mono-pitched protrusions 306-1, 306-2 can include grounding surfaces 307, The grounding surfaces 307 of the mono-pitched protrusions 306 can contact the second ground pad 226 located on the second surface 224 of the computing device component 318 to electrically ground the computing device component 318.

[0049] FIG. 4A is a perspective view of an example of an apparatus 400 having stabilizing members 428 protruding from opposite sides of a body 402 of the apparatus 400 consistent with the disclosure. The stabilizing members 428-1, 428-2 can be oriented at a substantially right angle to the body 402 to support the apparatus 400.

[0050] The apparatus 400 can include a first stabilizing member 428-1 and a second stabilizing member 428-2. As illustrated in FIG. 4A, the first stabilizing member 428-1 can protrude from a same side of the body 402 as the extension member 404. That is, in the orientation illustrated in FIG. 4A, the first stabilizing member 428-1 can protrude in a direction that is oriented to protrude “out of the page. Additionally, the second stabilizing member 428-2 can protrude from an opposite side of the body 402 as the extension member 404. In the orientation illustrated in FIG. 4A, the second stabilizing member 428-2 can protrude in a direction that is oriented to protrude "into” the page. The first stabilizing member 428-1 and the second stabilizing member 428-2 can be oriented to protrude in opposite directions from each other from the body 402 for space constraints within the computing device, for stability of the apparatus 400, etc.

[0051] FIG. 4B is a perspective view of an example of an apparatus 400 having stabilizing members 428 protruding from the same side of a body 402 of the apparatus 400 consistent with the disclosure. The stabilizing members 428-1, 428-2 can be oriented at a substantially right angle to the body 402 to support the apparatus 400.

[0052] The apparatus 400 can include a first stabilizing member 428-1 and a second stabilizing member 428-2. As illustrated in FIG. 4B, the first stabilizing member 428-1 and the second stabilizing member 428-2 can protrude from a same side of the body 402 as the extension member 404. That is, in the orientation illustrated in FIG. 4B, the first stabilizing member 428-1 and the second stabilizing member 428-2 can protrude in a direction that is oriented to protrude “out of” the page. The first stabilizing member 428-1 and the second stabilizing member 428-2 can be oriented to protrude from the same side of the body 402 and in a same direction as the extension member 404 for space constraints within the computing device, for stability of the apparatus 400, etc.

[0053] Further, while not illustrated in FIG. 4B, the first stabilizing member 428-1 and the second stabilizing member 428-2 can protrude in a direction that is opposite to the direction of the extension member 404. For example, the first stabilizing member 428-1 and the second stabilizing member 428-2 can be oriented to protrude “into” the page. The first stabilizing member 428-1 and the second stabilizing member 428-2 can be oriented to protrude from the same side of the body 402 and in an opposite direction as the extension member 404 for space constraints within the computing device, for stability of the apparatus 400, etc.

[0054] FIG. 5A is a perspective view of an example of an apparatus 500 including a locking protrusion 512 including a protruding member 530 being inserted into a slot 516 of a PCB 514 consistent with the disclosure. The apparatus 500 has yet to be interfaced with the PCB 514 in FiG. 5A.

[0055] As illustrated in FiG. 5A, the apparatus 500 can be interfaced with the PCB 514 by sliding the interface member 508 into the slot 516 of the PCB 514. In order to secure the apparatus 500 to the PCB 514, the interface member 508 can include a locking protrusion 512. The locking protrusion 512 can be a protruding member 530 protruding from the same side of the apparatus 500 as the extension member 504 and at an acute angle relative to the interface member 508. That is, the protruding member 530 can be oriented to protrude “upwards” towards the extension member 504.

[0056] When the interface member 508 is received by the slot 516, the protruding member 530 can deflect from an initial position (e.g., as illustrated in FIG. 5A) to a deflected position. For example, the protruding member 530 can be in the deflected position as a result of the slot causing the protruding member 530 to temporarily deflect in a direction to the “right” as oriented and illustrated in FIG. 5A. That is, the protruding member 530 can deflect slightly in a direction “clockwise” when the interface member 508 is inserted into the slot 516.

[0057] In response to the interface member 508 being fully interfaced (e.g., fully inserted) into the slot 516 of the PCB 514, the protruding member 530 can return to the initial position. The protruding member 530 can then secure the apparatus 500 to the PCB 514.

[0058] The protruding member 530 can be utilized in an example in which the apparatus 500 is not intended to be removed from the PCB 514. For instance, if a designer of the computing device intends for the apparatus 500 to remain interfaced with the PCB 514, the designer can utilize the protruding member 530, as the orientation of the protruding member 530 when the interface member 508 is interfaced with the PCB 514 prevents removal of the apparatus 500 from the PCB 514.

[0059] FIG. 5B is a perspective view of an example of an apparatus 500 including a locking protrusion 512 including a dimple 532 being inserted into a slot 516 of a PCB 514 consistent with the disclosure. The apparatus 500 has yet to be interfaced with the PCB 514 in FIG. 5B.

[0060] As illustrated in FIG, 5B, the apparatus 500 can be interfaced with the PCB 514 by sliding the interface member 508 into the slot 516 of the PCB 514. In order to secure the apparatus 500 to the PCB 514, the interface member 508 can include a dimple 532. As used herein, the term “dimple” refers to a rounded portion of material. The dimple 532 can be a rounded portion of material protruding from the same side of the apparatus 500 as the extension member 504.

[0061] When the interface member 508 is received by the slot 516, the dimple 532 can cause the interface member 508 to deflect from an initial position (e.g., as illustrated in FIG. 5B) to a deflected position. For example, the interface member 508 can be in the deflected position as a result of the slot pressing on the dimple 532 and causing the interface member 508 to temporarily deflect in a direction to the “right” as oriented and illustrated in FIG. 5B. That is, the locking protrusion 512 can deflect slightly in a direction “counter-clockwise” when the interface member 508 is inserted into the slot 516.

[0062] In response to the interface member 508 being fully interfaced (e.g., fully inserted) into the slot 516 of the PCB 514, the interface member 508 can return to the initial position. The dimple 532 can then secure the apparatus 500 to the PCB 514.

[0063] The dimple 532 can be utilized in an example in which the apparatus 500 is intended to be removable from the PCB 514. For instance, if a designer of the computing device intends for the apparatus 500 to be removable from the PCB 514, the designer can utilize the dimple 532, as the dimple 532 can cause the interface member 508 to deflect from the initial position to a deflected position when the interface member 508 is pulled out of the slot 516 and the apparatus 500 is pulled away from the PCB 514.

[0064] FIG. 6A is a side view of an example of a system 610 including a computing device component 618 being interfaced with an apparatus 600 consistent with the disclosure. The apparatus 600 can include an extension member 604, mono-pitched protrusions 606, and a handle 634.

[0065] The system 610 can include a computing device component 618, a PCB 614, and the apparatus 600. As illustrated in FIG. 6A, the computing device component 618 is to be interfaced with the apparatus 600. In order to interface the computing device component 618 with the apparatus 600, the computing device component 618 can be rotated towards the PCB 614 as illustrated in FIG. 6A.

[0066] As the computing device component 618 is rotated towards the PCB 614, the computing device component 618 can contact the mono-pitched protrusions 606. During rotation of the computing device component 618, the computing device component 618 can slide down the mono-pitched protrusions 606 as illustrated in FIG. 6A, As the computing device component 618 slides down the mono-pitched protrusions 606, the computing device component 618 can cause the apparatus 634 to deflect in a direction to the “right” as oriented in FIG. 6A. The computing device component 618 can cause the apparatus 600 to deflect until the computing device component 618 is oriented between the extension member 604 and the mono- pitched protrusions 606, as is further described and illustrated in connection with FIG. 6B.

[0067] The apparatus 600 can further include a handle 634. As used herein, the term “handle” refers to a portion of an object to be interacted with by another object. For example, the handle 634 can be interacted with by, for instance, a user rotating the computing device component 618 towards the PCB 614. For instance, the user may assist in deflection of the apparatus 600 by applying a force to the handle 634 in a direction as indicated in FIG. 6A. That is, in response to the handle 634 receiving a force, the apparatus 600 can deflect in order to allow the computing device component 618 to be rotated towards or away from the PCB 614.

[0068] FIG. 6B is a side view of an example of a system 610 including a computing device component 618 interfaced with an apparatus 600 consistent with the disclosure. The apparatus 600 can include an extension member 604, mono- pitched protrusions 606, interface member 608, and a handle 634.

[0069] As illustrated in FIG. 6B, the computing device component 618 can be oriented between the extension member 604 and the mono-pitched protrusions 606. For example, the interface member 608 can be interfaced with the slot 616 to secure the apparatus 600 to the PCB 614 and the computing device component 618 can be secured to the apparatus 600 by being oriented between the extension member 604 and the mono-pitched protrusions 606. Further, the computing device component 618 can be electrically grounded to, for example, the PCB 614 or another portion of the computing device (e g., the computing device chassis).

[0070] In an example in which the computing device component 618 is intended for removal from the apparatus 600, a force can be applied to the handle 634 in order to deflect the handle 634 in a direction to the “right”, as oriented in FIG. 6B. When the apparatus 600 is deflected a threshold amount such that the mono- pitched protrusions 606 no longer obstruct rotation of the computing device component 618, the computing device component 618 can be rotated away from the PCB 614 for cleaning, replacement, etc.

[0071] Securing computing device components according to the disclosure can allow for easier insertion and/or removal of computing device components as compared with previous approaches. An apparatus to secure computing device components to a PCB can electrically ground a computing device component, utilize a smaller hole In a PCB for efficient design and layout of the PCB, as well as allow for easy removal of the computing device component from the PCB, which can provide for cost savings as compared with previous approaches.

[0072] In the foregoing detailed description of the disclosure, reference is made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and In which is shown by way of illustration how examples of the disclosure may be practiced. These examples are described in sufficient detail to enable those of ordinary skill in the art to practice the examples of this disciosure, and it is to be understood that other examples may be utilized and that process, electrical, and/or structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the disclosure. Further, as used herein, “a” can refer to one such thing or more than one such thing.

[0073] The figures herein follow a numbering convention in which the first digit corresponds to the drawing figure number and the remaining digits identify an element or component in the drawing. For example, reference numeral 102 may refer to element 102 in FIG. 1 and an analogous element may be identified by reference numeral 302 in FIG. 3. Elements shown in the various figures herein can be added, exchanged, and/or eliminated to provide additional examples of the disclosure. In addition, the proportion and the relative scale of the elements provided in the figures are intended to illustrate the examples of the disclosure, and should not be taken in a limiting sense.

[0074] It can be understood that when an element is referred to as being "on," "connected to", “coupled to”, or "coupled with" another element, it can be directly on, connected, or coupled with the other element or intervening elements may be present. In contrast, when an object is “directly coupled to” or “directly coupled with” another element it is understood that are no intervening elements (adhesives, screws, other elements) etc.

[0075] The above specification, examples and data provide a description of the method and applications, and use of the system and method of the disclosure. Since many examples can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the system and method of the disclosure, this specification merely sets forth some of the many possible example configurations and implementations.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. An apparatus, comprising: a body; an extension member protruding from the body to interface with a first surface of a computing device component of a computing device; a mono-pitched protrusion protruding from a same side of the body as the extension member to interface with a second surface of the computing device component opposite the first surface; and an interface member extending from the body to interface with a printed circuit board (PCB) of the computing device; wherein the extension member and the mono-pitched protrusion are to secure the computing device component to the PCB when the interface member is interfaced with the PCB.

2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the extension member includes a grounding surface to contact a ground pad on the first surface of the computing device component to electrically ground the computing device component to the computing device.

3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the grounding surface is angled differently from an angle of the extension member relative to the body of the apparatus.

4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the mono-pitched protrusion includes a grounding surface to contact a ground pad on the second surface of the computing device component to electrically ground the computing device component to the computing device.

5. The apparatus of claim 1. wherein the mono-pitched protrusion is shaped as an object including a top portion shaped as a right triangular prism and a bottom portion shaped as a rectangular prism.

6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the extension member is protruding from the body at an acute angle relative to the body.

7. The apparatus of claim 1. wherein the apparatus is constructed of a metal material.

8. An apparatus, comprising: a body; an extension member protruding from the body at an acute angle relative to the body to interface with a first surface of a computing device component of a computing device; a mono-pitched protrusion protruding from a same side of the body as the extension member to interface with a second surface of the computing device component opposite the first surface; and an interface member extending from the body to interface with a printed circuit board (PCB) of the computing device and including a locking protrusion to secure the apparatus to the PCB; wherein the computing device component is to be oriented between the extension member and the mono-pitched protrusion such that the extension member and the mono-pitched protrusion are to secure the computing device component to the PCB when the interface member is interfaced with the PCB.

9. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein the apparatus further includes stabilizing members oriented at a substantially right angle to the body to support the apparatus, wherein the stabilizing members are in contact with the PCB when the interface member is interfaced with the PCB.

10. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein: a first stabilizing member of the stabilizing members protrudes from a same side of the body as the extension member and a second stabilizing member of the stabilizing members protrudes from an opposite side of the body as the extension member; the stabilizing members protrude from the same side of the body as the extension member; or the stabilizing members protrude from the opposite side of the body as the extension member.

11. The apparatus of claim 8, wherein: a locking protrusion of the interface member includes a dimple protruding from a same side of the apparatus as the extension member; or a locking protrusion of the interface member includes a protruding member protruding from the same side of the apparatus as the extension member and at an acute angle relative to the interface member.

12. A system, comprising: a printed circuit board (PCB) having a slot; a computing device component including a first surface having a first ground pad and a second surface having a second ground pad; and an apparatus comprising: a body; an extension member protruding from the body at an acute angle relative to the body to contact the first ground pad when the computing device component interfaces with the PCB; a plurality of mono-pitched protrusions located on opposing sides of the extension member and protruding from a same side of the body as the extension member to contact the second ground pad when the computing device component interfaces with the PCB; and an interface member extending from the body to interface with the slot of the PCB and including a locking protrusion to secure the apparatus to the PCB; wherein: the computing device component is to be rotated towards the PCB to interface with the apparatus; and during rotation of the computing device component, the computing device component is to slide down the plurality of mono-pitched protrusions and deflect the apparatus until the computing device component is oriented between the extension member and the plurality of mono-pitched protrusions when the interface member is interfaced with the slot of the PCB.

13. The system of claim 12, wherein: the locking protrusion is to deflect from an initial position to a deflected position when the interface member is interfaced with the slot of the PCB; and in response to the interface member being interfaced with the slot of the PCB, the locking protrusion is to return to the initial position such that the locking protrusion secures the apparatus to the PCB.

14. The system of claim 12, wherein: the locking protrusion is to cause the interface member to deflect from an initial position to a deflected position when the interface member is interfaced with the slot of the PCB; and in response to the interface member being interfaced with the slot of the PCB, the interface member is to return to the initial position such that the locking protrusion secures the apparatus to the PCB.

15. The system of claim 12, wherein the body further includes a handle such that in response to the handle receiving a force, the apparatus is to deflect in order to allow the computing device component to be rotated away from the PCB.