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Module for supporting circuit boards
Assignee: Siemens AG
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Filing: 1974-09-23
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Granted: 1977-01-18
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Expires: 1994-09-23
Abstract
Abstract A plug-in module for supporting therein plug-in circuit boards incorporating electrical components, the module having on the inner surface of its side walls supporting rails for the plug-in circuit boards and suspension rails on one of the external sides for suspending the module in an assembly system, said moudle being a one piece integral unit made of a metalized synthetic material having good shielding characteristics and having the ability to dissipate heat.
Inventors
- 👤 Karl Doerflinger
- 👤 Hermann Renner
- 👤 Richard Theus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:41
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K9/00; H05K9/0062; H05K7/00; H05K7/14; H05K7/1422; H05K7/1424; H05K7/20; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S174/00; Y10S174/35
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A module for supporting printed circuit boards therein comprising: a top wall, a pair of side walls connected to said top wall, and a bottom wall connected to said side walls; suspension means fixed to the outside surface of one of said walls for connecting said module into an assembly system; support means mounted on the inside surface of said side walls for supporting printed circuit boards therein; and said module comprising an integral one piece unit of synthetic material, said synthetic material being metallized and having graphite incorporated therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A module for supporting printed circuit boards therein comprising: a top wall, a pair of side walls connected to said top wall, and a bottom wall connected to said side walls; suspension means fixed to the outside surface of one of said walls for connecting said module into an assembly system; support means mounted on the inside surface of said side walls for supporting printed circuit boards therein; and said module comprising an integral one piece unit of synthetic material, said synthetic material being metallized and having graphite incorporated therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The module of claim 1 wherein said synthetic material of which said module is constructed is coated with a metallic material.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The module of claim 1 wherein said suspension means comprise a pair of guide rails fixed to said top wall and extending parallel to said side walls.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The module of claim 1 wherein said module is formed with at least one partition wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The module of claim 1 wherein said module is formed with one vertical partition wall and one horizontal partition wall.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-01-18 | 1980-07-19 | 1981-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-01-18 | 1984-07-19 | 1985-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-01-18 | 1988-07-19 | 1989-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |