Add-in card bracket and method of fastening a printed circuit board to same

摘要

An add-in card includes a substantially planar printed circuit ("PCB") and a bracket. The bracket includes tabs that extend through slots in the PCB and that are twisted to clamp the PCB and bracket together. Opposing sides or corners of a web coupled to each tab contact opposing sidewalls of the corresponding slot to position and fasten the structure in an interference fit. Thus, the fasteners accurately and repeatably position the PCB relative to the bracket within tight tolerances. An embodiment of the bracket may also include an anti-rotation member that extends outwardly from the body portion to restrain an edge of the PCB from rolling relative to the bracket in response to tightening of the tabs. A method and apparatus for positioning the components and actuating the tabs is also disclosed.