US3560799A
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Bus bar building block assembly
Assignee: United States Department of the Army
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Filing: 1968-10-22
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Granted: 1971-02-02
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Expires: 1988-10-22
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for removably retaining preformed circuit cards in prearranged circuit configuration, wherein a panelboard bus bar, building block assembly comprises a plurality of bus bars, with apertures therethrough, affixed to a switchboard, having similar apertures therein, situated so that the preformed circuit cards can be removably plugged into the panelboard and bus bar assembly simultaneously.
Inventors
- 👤 Philip J Bochicchio
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 13:48
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/7088; H01R13/00; H01R13/64; H01R31/00; H01R31/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A bus bar, building block assembly for removably retaining pluggable, preformed circuit cards in prearranged circuit configuration, comprising: a panelboard building block, having a first plurality of apertures therethrough for removably retaining selected portions of the pluggable, preformed circuit cards; a prearranged circuit mounted on the panelboard in contiguous relation with the first plurality of apertures in order to allow pluggable contact of the selected portions of the preformed circuit cards with the prearranged circuit; and a bus bar assembly, having a second plurality of apertures therethrough, for removably retaining other selected portions of the pluggable, preformed circuit cards associated with the panelboard, the first plurality of apertures and the second plurality of apertures so situated as to allow the preformed circuit cards to be removably pluggable into the panelboard and the associated bus bar assembly simultaneously, the sole electrical connection between the bus bar assembly and the prearranged circuit being through the removably pluggable, preformed circuit cards.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A bus bar, building block assembly for removably retaining pluggable, preformed circuit cards in prearranged circuit configuration, comprising: a panelboard building block, having a first plurality of apertures therethrough for removably retaining selected portions of the pluggable, preformed circuit cards; a prearranged circuit mounted on the panelboard in contiguous relation with the first plurality of apertures in order to allow pluggable contact of the selected portions of the preformed circuit cards with the prearranged circuit; and a bus bar assembly, having a second plurality of apertures therethrough, for removably retaining other selected portions of the pluggable, preformed circuit cards associated with the panelboard, the first plurality of apertures and the second plurality of apertures so situated as to allow the preformed circuit cards to be removably pluggable into the panelboard and the associated bus bar assembly simultaneously, the sole electrical connection between the bus bar assembly and the prearranged circuit being through the removably pluggable, preformed circuit cards.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A bus bar, building block assembly in accordance with claim 1, wherein the bus bar assembly comprises a plurality of bus bars, each having the second plurality of apertures therethrough.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A bus bar, building block assembly in accordance with claim 2, wherein the plurality of the bus bars comprises at least one bus bar of differing potential from the remainder of the plurality of bus bars.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A bus bar, building block assembly in accordance with claim 3, wherein the plurality of bus bars further comprises at least one bus bar of a reference potential.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A bus bar, building block assembly in accordance with claim 4, wherein the plurality of bus bars further comprises at least one clock-line bus.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
55 words
A bus bar, building block assembly in accordance with claim 2, wherein the plurality of bus bars comprises: one bus bar of reference potential; at least one clock-line bus bar; and a plurality of power supply bus bars, each of the power supply bus bars of differing potential from the other power supply bus bars.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
115 words
A bus bar, building block assembly in accordance with claim 6, wherein: the panelboard comprises a plurality of pins in association with the panelboard apertures; the prearranged circuit comprises a wire-wrapped circuit, wire wrapped about the plurality of pins, for connecting selected apertures in the panelboard to the selected portions of the preformed circuit; and the bus bar assembly is adjacent to the panel board, the other selected portions of the preformed circuit boards being removably connected to the bus bar assembly so that with one insertion, by solely removably plugging the preformed circuit cards into the bus bar, building block assembly, the preformed circuit caRds are operational, all the necessary circuit connections being accomplished.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
97 words
A bus bar, building block assembly in accordance with claim 7, wherein: each of the plurality of bus bars is adjacent to and insulated from each other, so as to form a strata of bus bar and insulation throughout the plurality of bus bars, the bus bar insulation strata being mounted on the panelboard; the panelboard is an insulator; and a strip having a third plurality of apertures therethrough, is adjacent to the panelboard and intermediate the panelboard and bus bar assembly for receiving preformed circuit-card guide pins to guide the preformed circuit cards into proper position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
77 words
A bus bar, building block assembly in accordance with claim 8, wherein: the bus bar insulation strata mounted on the panel board protrudes past the panelboard in order to be able to electrically connect adjacent bus bar, building block assemblies together to form larger assemblies; and opposite ends of the panelboard have a tongue and a groove for the tongue, respectively, in order to be able to mechanically mate adjacent panelboards together to form the larger assemblies.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
56 words
A bus bar, building block assembly in accordance with claim 9, wherein the protrusion of the bus bar insulation strata comprises a plurality of bus bar connecting bars mechanically and electrically connected to the bus bar insulation strata at one end for electrically connecting adjacent bus bar, building block assemblies together to form the larger assemblies.
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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 |