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EP0474181A1
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Structure for holding packages on backboard of electronics apparatus
Assignee: Fujitsu Ltd
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Filing: 1991-09-03
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2011-09-03
Abstract
Abstract A package holding structure comprises a pair of linear guide members (11), secured on the package (2) along the respective edges thereof opposite to each other, and a pair of support members (10) for receiving the respective guide members (11), secured at one end thereof on the backboard (3) in a cantilever manner while projected vertically therefrom and having a connector housing (15) at the base end thereof for receiving a connector (14) on the package. The housing (15) has positioning apertures (13) to be fitted to contact pins (12) projected from the backboard (3).
Inventors
- 👤 Hideki Zenitani
- 👤 Takashi Kanno
- 👤 Tsutomu Takahashi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 11:36
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/14; H05K7/1422; H05K7/1435; H05K7/1461
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
261 words
A package holding structure for supporting the packages on the backboard in an electronics apparatus comprising at least a package having a rectangular shape and having a connector on one surface along the rear edge thereof, and a backboard positioned vertical to the packages and having rows of contact pins projected therefrom; the connector on the package and the contact pins on the backboard being fitted with each other to form an integral body, said package holding structure comprising: a pair of linear guide members (11), secured on the package (2) along the respective edges thereof opposite to each other and vertical to the edge on which the connector (14) is mounted, having a lengthwise groove (20) with a pair of inner walls for receiving the corresponding edge of the package (2), and fixed to the package (2) while one of the inner wall of the groove (20) is tightly in contact with the connector-mounting surface (A) of the package; and a pair of support members (10) for receiving the respective guide members (11), secured at one end thereof on the backboard (3) in a cantilever manner and projected vertically therefrom, while being intervened between the rows of contact pins (12), having a slide groove (26) with a cross-section and dimension allowing only a lengthwise movement of the linear guide member (11) but preventing other directional movements thereof, and a connector housing (15) at the base end thereof for receiving the connector (14) on the package, having positioning apertures (13) to be fitted to corresponding part of the contact pins (12).
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
261 words
A package holding structure for supporting the packages on the backboard in an electronics apparatus comprising at least a package having a rectangular shape and having a connector on one surface along the rear edge thereof, and a backboard positioned vertical to the packages and having rows of contact pins projected therefrom; the connector on the package and the contact pins on the backboard being fitted with each other to form an integral body, said package holding structure comprising: a pair of linear guide members (11), secured on the package (2) along the respective edges thereof opposite to each other and vertical to the edge on which the connector (14) is mounted, having a lengthwise groove (20) with a pair of inner walls for receiving the corresponding edge of the package (2), and fixed to the package (2) while one of the inner wall of the groove (20) is tightly in contact with the connector-mounting surface (A) of the package; and a pair of support members (10) for receiving the respective guide members (11), secured at one end thereof on the backboard (3) in a cantilever manner and projected vertically therefrom, while being intervened between the rows of contact pins (12), having a slide groove (26) with a cross-section and dimension allowing only a lengthwise movement of the linear guide member (11) but preventing other directional movements thereof, and a connector housing (15) at the base end thereof for receiving the connector (14) on the package, having positioning apertures (13) to be fitted to corresponding part of the contact pins (12).
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A package holding structure as defined by claim 1, wherein the linear guide member (11) and the support member (10) have a ventilation opening (21) for cooling the package (2).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
50 words
A package holding structure as defined by claim 1, wherein a card lever (16) having an operating projection (16a) is secured on the front edge of the package (2) and a slot (17) engageable with the projection (16a) is provided in the front end area of the support member (10).
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
A package holding structure as defined by claim 3, wherein a resiliently deformable lock arm (22) having a latch (22a) engageable with the ventilation opening (21) of the support member (10) when the package (2) is fully inserted into the support members (10) is formed in the front end area of the support member (10) and associated with the card lever (16).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
58 words
A backboard structure suitably used for the package holding structure as defined by claim 1, wherein the backboard (3) consists of a first backboard (3a) and a second backboard (3b) arranged in parallel to each other; both backboards (3a, 3b) being rigidly connected by contact pins (33) pierced therethrough to form an integral body, with a distance therebetween.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
119 words
A backboard structure as defined by claim 5, wherein a pair of horizontal reinforcement members (40) is arranged between the first backboard (3a) and the second backboard (3b) along the upper and lower edges thereof, and a vertical spacer element (46) is arranged to bridge the upper and lower reinforcement members (40) at a position corresponding to that of the connector housing (15) of the support member (10) on the backboard (3a); the support member (10), the first backboard (3a), the horizontal reinforcement member (40), the vertical spacer element (46) and the second backboard member (3b) being integrally assembled together by a screw (49) pierced therethrough and fastened to the connector housing (15) positioned on the first backboard (3a).
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