US3559813A
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Module mounting system
Assignee: ABB Installation Products Inc
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Filing: 1968-08-02
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Granted: 1971-02-02
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Expires: 1988-08-02
Abstract
Abstract A modular mounting system for mounting feed-through modules. A feed-through module is one in which components, or conductors, may be introduced to the module from both its front and back surfaces. The module mounting system comprises first and second side rails held together and supported by means of end blocks to which the first and second side rails are assembled. Provision is made for mounting holes in both the ends blocks and side rails to permit fastening devices to be passed therethrough to mount the assembly to a mounting surface. Placed within the side rails are flexure means which engage in locking relationship steps on the module walls thus retaining the module within the mounting system. The flexure members side rails and end blocks may take on a number of different configurations in accordance with the module configuration, and the manner of mounting.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles William Sosinski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 13:21
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/02; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/516; H01R13/518
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
A module mounting system comprising: a first sidewall; a second sidewall; said first and second sidewalls having first longitudinal grooves therein; first and second end blocks; said end blocks having tabs therein engaging said grooves in said first and second sidewalls; fastening means fastening said first and second sidewalls to said first and second end blocks to position and lock said first and second side walls in parallel relationship, spaced apart by a distance sufficient to receive a module therebetween; said first and second sidewalls and said first and second end blocks defining therebetween a completely open, bottomless passage from a first end surface of said first and second sidewalls to a second end surface of said first and second sidewalls a thereby providing access to both the front and the rear faces of a module received between said sidewalls and at least one first flexure member projecting inwardly from at least one of said sidewalls for each module to be mounted between said sidewalls positioned adjacent said first longitudinal grooves for engaging means on said module to retain said module in its position between said first and second sidewalls.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
A module mounting system comprising: a first sidewall; a second sidewall; said first and second sidewalls having first longitudinal grooves therein; first and second end blocks; said end blocks having tabs therein engaging said grooves in said first and second sidewalls; fastening means fastening said first and second sidewalls to said first and second end blocks to position and lock said first and second side walls in parallel relationship, spaced apart by a distance sufficient to receive a module therebetween; said first and second sidewalls and said first and second end blocks defining therebetween a completely open, bottomless passage from a first end surface of said first and second sidewalls to a second end surface of said first and second sidewalls a thereby providing access to both the front and the rear faces of a module received between said sidewalls and at least one first flexure member projecting inwardly from at least one of said sidewalls for each module to be mounted between said sidewalls positioned adjacent said first longitudinal grooves for engaging means on said module to retain said module in its position between said first and second sidewalls.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
A module mounting system, as defined in claim 1, wherein said first and second sidewalls each have second longitudinal grooves therein; second flexure members, one for each of said first and second sidewalls; said second flexure members being mounted in associated second longitudinal grooves to engage said modules into engagement with said first flexure members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A module mounting system, as defined in claim 2, wherein said second flexure members are tubes fabricated from a resilient material and having a tab coupled thereto to be positioned in said second longitudinal groove.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
A module mounting system, as defined in claim 2, wherein said first and second sidewalls have shoulders adjacent said second longitudinal grooves; said shoulders and said second flexure members acting to limit the insertion of modules between said first and second sidewalls.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
74 words
A module mounting system, as defined in claim 1, wherein said first and second end blocks have a plurality of mounting holes therein and said first and second sidewalls have a plurality of associated mounting holes whereby fastening devices may be passed through said mounting holes of said first and second end blocks and said associated mounting holes of said first and second sidewalls to mount said module mounting system to a mounting surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
58 words
A module mounting systEm, as defined in claim 1, further comprising an intermediate support block; said intermediate support block having tabs thereon to engage said first longitudinal grooves whereby said intermediate support block may be positioned along said first and second sidewalls intermediate said end blocks to support said first and second sidewalls and maintain their desired spacing.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
76 words
A module mounting system, as defined in claim 4, wherein said module has first and second sidewalls arranged to be positioned adjacent said first and second sidewalls of said mounting system; said module first and second sidewalls having first portions proportioned to fit between and be engaged by said first flexure members; second portions proportioned to fit between said shoulders of said first and second sidewalls and third portions proportioned to engage said second flexure members.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
53 words
A module mounting system as defined in claim 1, wherein said first flexure members are positioned upon blanks placed in said first longitudinal grooves; said first flexure members having free ends extending in a first direction transverse to said first longitudinal grooves and toward the opposite one of said first and second sidewalls.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
A module mounting system, as defined in claim 8, wherein said first flexure members are bifurcated.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
62 words
A module mounting system, as defined in claim 1, wherein said first flexure members are positioned upon blanks placed in said first longitudinal grooves; said first flexure members comprising complementary pairs, each member of the pair having a free end, the free ends of the pair facing each other and generally extending toward the opposite one of said first and second sidewalls.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
A module mounting system, as defined in claim 10, wherein each of said flexure members is bifurcated.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
31 words
A module mounting system, as defined in claim 10, further comprising stop members one for each complementary flexure member pair, positioned intermediate said flexure member complementary pairs and upon said blanks.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
32 words
A module mounting system, as defined in claim 1, wherein said first flexure member is integral with a first edge defining said first longitudinal groove, and extends into said first longitudinal groove.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
86 words
A module mounting system, as defined in claim 13, further comprising second flexure members; said second flexure members engaging said module and urging said module into intimate contact with said first flexure members; said second flexure members are integral with the second edge defining said second longitudinal groove and extend into said first longitudinal groove; at least one first and second flexure member comprising a complementary pair, whose free ends face one another and extend generally towards the opposite one of said first and second sidewalls.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
45 words
A module mounting system, as defined in claim 5, wherein said end blocks are provided with recesses adjacent said mounting holes to accept the head portion of a fastening device, whereby said head portion is prevented from extending beyond the surface of said mounting system.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
15 words
A module mounting system, as defined in claim 15, wherein said end blocks are unitary.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
20 words
A module mounting system, as defined in claim 1, wherein said end blocks comprise a plurality of portions coupled together.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
64 words
A module mounting system, as defined in claim 12, said module is symmetrical about a center position and is severable into two portions about said center position; each of said portions placed in said system from opposite directions, and caused to engage each other and said stop members whereby said module is retained in said system by means of said complementary flexure member pairs.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
42 words
A module mounting system, as defined in claim 1, further comprising second flexure members, one for each of said first and second sidewalls; each of said second flexure members being coupled to one of said first and second sidewalls and extending therebetween.
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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) | 1974-02-01 | 1974-08-03 | 1975-02-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-01 | 1978-08-03 | 1979-02-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-01 | 1982-08-03 | 1983-02-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |