US3611266A
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Telescopically assembled electrical cartridge which is yieldably clamped to a panel
Assignee: CRITON TECHNOLOGIES A WA CORP
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Filing: 1969-05-22
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Granted: 1971-10-05
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Expires: 1989-05-22
Abstract
Abstract A tubelike cartridge is disclosed for mounting an electrical assembly on a panel having an opening therein. The cartridge comprises a pair of telescoping inner and outer sleeves, and a clamping mechanism which is yieldably biased to clamp the edge of the panel opening between the sleeves against the bias thereon.
Inventors
- 👤 James W Amis Jr
- 👤 Maurice D Fuller
- 👤 James B Dobson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 00:21
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02B; H02B1/00; H02B1/015; H02B1/04; H02B1/044
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A tubelike cartridge for mounting an electrical assembly on a panel having an opening therein, comprising a pair of telescoping inner and outer sleeves, and a clamping mechanism comprising a pair of relatively shiftable stops which are rigidly carried on and slidable in the inner sleeve, respectively, and yieldable biased in the opposite endwise directions of the sleeves, and an adjustable clamping means which is operative to clamp the edge of the panel opening between the sleeves against the bias on the stops.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
A tubelike cartridge for mounting an electrical assembly on a panel having an opening therein, comprising a pair of telescoping inner and outer sleeves, and a clamping mechanism comprising a pair of relatively shiftable stops which are rigidly carried on and slidable in the inner sleeve, respectively, and yieldable biased in the opposite endwise directions of the sleeves, and an adjustable clamping means which is operative to clamp the edge of the panel opening between the sleeves against the bias on the stops.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
The cartridge according to claim 1, wherein the stops are coaxially aligned with the sleeves and are yieldably biased at a plurality of peripherally distributed points thereon which are symmetrically disposed about the cross sectional area of the sleeves so as to balance the clamping forces on the edge of the opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
62 words
The cartridge according to claim 1 wherein the clamping means is operatively interconnected with the slidable stop and the outer sleeve to apply the clamping forces in the opposite endwise directions thereof, there being an out-turned flange on the projecting forward end portion of the inner sleeve which is cooperable with the outer sleeve to clamp the edge of the opening therebetween.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The cartridge according to claim 1 wherein there is also another pair of relatively shiftable stops on the opposite sides of the slidable stop to limit the travel thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
The cartridge according to claim 1 wherein the slidable stop comprises a floating compression block which is adapted for mounting electrical components of the assembly in the sleeves.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
50 words
The cartridge according to claim 5 wherein the block is slidably engaged in the inner sleeve and yieldably biased in the open end direction of the cartridge by a plurality of peripherally distributed resilient compression elements caged between the block and an equal number of rigid stops on the sleeve.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
48 words
The cartridge according to claim 6 having a base carried on the rear end portion of the outer sleeve, and wherein the clamping means includes a clamping screw which is rotatably mounted at a central location in the block, and interengaged with a threaded bore in the base.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
54 words
The cartridge according to claim 7 wherein the base is detachably connected with the rear end of the outer sleeve and operatively clamped against the end of the sleeve when the edge of the panel opening is clamped between the flange on the inner sleeve and the adjacent forward end of the outer sleeve.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
43 words
The cartridge according to claim 7 wherein the travel of the blocK is limited by a pair of stops on the screw and the inner sleeve, between the block and the base, and the block and the open end of the cartridge, respectively.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The cartridge according to claim 7 wherein the clamping screw has an Allen head socket therein.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
The cartridge according to claim 10 wherein the socket has a circumferential lip formed about the mouth thereof.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
79 words
In a cartridge for mounting an electrical assembly on a panel having an opening therein, three telescoping relatively innermost, outermost, and intermediate members, means interconnecting the innermost and intermediate members and operative to relatively yieldably bias said latter members in the opposite endwise directions of the members, and means interconnecting the innermost and outermost members and operative to clamp the edge of the opening between the intermediate and outermost members against the bias on the innermost and intermediate members.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
79 words
In a cartridge for mounting an electrical assembly on a panel having an opening therein, three telescoping relatively innermost, outermost, and intermediate members, means interconnecting the innermost and intermediate members and operative to relatively yieldably bias said latter members in the opposite endwise directions of the members, and means interconnecting the innermost and outermost members and operative to clamp the edge of the opening between the intermediate and outermost members against the bias on the innermost and intermediate members.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
104 words
In a cartridge for mounting an electrical assembly on a panel having an opening therein, a base adapted to be arranged opposite the edge of the opening on one side of the panel, a sleeve adapted to be slidably inserted in the opening, a stop relatively shiftably mounted in the sleeve, yieldable biasing means interposed between the stop and the sleeve, to bias the same in the opposite endwise directions of the sleeve, means interconnecting the stop with the base and operative to clamp the edge of the opening between the base and the sleeve against the bias on the stop and the sleeve.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
104 words
In a cartridge for mounting an electrical assembly on a panel having an opening therein, a base adapted to be arranged opposite the edge of the opening on one side of the panel, a sleeve adapted to be slidably inserted in the opening, a stop relatively shiftably mounted in the sleeve, yieldable biasing means interposed between the stop and the sleeve, to bias the same in the opposite endwise directions of the sleeve, means interconnecting the stop with the base and operative to clamp the edge of the opening between the base and the sleeve against the bias on the stop and the sleeve.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
75 words
In a cartridge for mounting an electrical assembly on a panel having an opening therein, a pair of telescoping inner and outer sleeves, a pair of relatively shiftably mounted stops in the inner sleeve which are yieldably biased in the opposite endwise directions thereof, and a clamping mechanism interconnecting one of the stops with the outer sleeve and operative to clamp the edge of the opening between the sleeves against the bias on the stops.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
75 words
In a cartridge for mounting an electrical assembly on a panel having an opening therein, a pair of telescoping inner and outer sleeves, a pair of relatively shiftably mounted stops in the inner sleeve which are yieldably biased in the opposite endwise directions thereof, and a clamping mechanism interconnecting one of the stops with the outer sleeve and operative to clamp the edge of the opening between the sleeves against the bias on the stops.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
106 words
In a cartridge for mounting an electrical assembly on a panel having an opening therein, a base adapted to be arranged opposite the opening, a sleeve adapted to be inserted in the opening, and a mechanism for clamping the cartridge to the panel, including a stop which is slidably mounted in the sleeve, yieldable biasing means caged between the stop and the sleeve to bias the same in the opposite endwise directions of the sleeve, and means interconnecting the stop with the base to clamp the edge of the panel opening between the sleeve and the base against the bias on the stop and the sleeve.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
106 words
In a cartridge for mounting an electrical assembly on a panel having an opening therein, a base adapted to be arranged opposite the opening, a sleeve adapted to be inserted in the opening, and a mechanism for clamping the cartridge to the panel, including a stop which is slidably mounted in the sleeve, yieldable biasing means caged between the stop and the sleeve to bias the same in the opposite endwise directions of the sleeve, and means interconnecting the stop with the base to clamp the edge of the panel opening between the sleeve and the base against the bias on the stop and the sleeve.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-10-04 | 1975-04-05 | 1975-10-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-04 | 1979-04-05 | 1979-10-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-04 | 1983-04-05 | 1983-10-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |