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US4364618A
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Electronic device package
Assignee: Burr Brown Research Corp
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Filing: 1980-05-19
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Granted: 1982-12-21
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Expires: 2000-05-19
Abstract
Abstract This disclosure relates to an improved apparatus for and method of packaging an electronic device which has at least two electrically operative components which may be printed circuit boards, and a case to space the electrically operative components so that their respective functional surfaces can be positioned in a predetermined relationship, such as to establish a flush surface to allow the application of a single adhesive backed overlay to seal the multiple functional surfaces against entry of foreign matter. The case also serves as a means to gird an elastomeric connecting element which is compressed by the electrically operative components to electrically connect those components.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernest E. Godsey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 19:10
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K5/00; H05K5/0086
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A package for operatively coupling at least two circuit boards in an electronic package, comprising: a case defining an operating and viewing surface; said case further defining an aperture having terminii respectively adjoining each of said circuit boards; connector means having an elastomeric connector provided with conductors for electrically connecting said circuit boards; and fastener means for compressing said elastomeric connector within said aperture and between said circuit boards so that a mechanical connection is effected among said circuit boards and said case and an electrical connection is effected between said circuit boards.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A package for operatively coupling at least two circuit boards in an electronic package, comprising: a case defining an operating and viewing surface; said case further defining an aperture having terminii respectively adjoining each of said circuit boards; connector means having an elastomeric connector provided with conductors for electrically connecting said circuit boards; and fastener means for compressing said elastomeric connector within said aperture and between said circuit boards so that a mechanical connection is effected among said circuit boards and said case and an electrical connection is effected between said circuit boards.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
95 words
A package for operatively coupling at least two circuit boards in an electronic device, comprising: case means having a case for defining an operating surface; said case further defining an aperture having terminii respectively adjoining each of said circuit boards; connector means having an elastomeric connector provided with conductors for electrically connecting said circuit boards; and fastener means for compressing said elastomeric connector within said aperture and between said circuit boards so that a mechanical connection is effected among said circuit boards and said case and an electrical connection is effected between said circuit boards.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
95 words
A package for operatively coupling at least two circuit boards in an electronic device, comprising: case means having a case for defining an operating surface; said case further defining an aperture having terminii respectively adjoining each of said circuit boards; connector means having an elastomeric connector provided with conductors for electrically connecting said circuit boards; and fastener means for compressing said elastomeric connector within said aperture and between said circuit boards so that a mechanical connection is effected among said circuit boards and said case and an electrical connection is effected between said circuit boards.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
89 words
A method for operatively coupling at least two circuit boards in an electronic device, comprising the steps of: providing a case defining an operating surface; defining in said case an aperture having terminii respectively adjoining each of said circuit boards; placing in said aperture an elastomeric connector having conductors for electrically conducting; and compressing said elastomeric connector within said aperture and between said circuit boards so that a mechanical connection is effected among said circuit boards and said case and an electrical connection is effected between said circuit boards.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
89 words
A method for operatively coupling at least two circuit boards in an electronic device, comprising the steps of: providing a case defining an operating surface; defining in said case an aperture having terminii respectively adjoining each of said circuit boards; placing in said aperture an elastomeric connector having conductors for electrically conducting; and compressing said elastomeric connector within said aperture and between said circuit boards so that a mechanical connection is effected among said circuit boards and said case and an electrical connection is effected between said circuit boards.
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