US3668528A
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Housing assembly for miniature radio apparatus with self contained battery
Assignee: Motorola Solutions Inc
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Filing: 1970-08-20
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Granted: 1972-06-06
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Expires: 1990-08-20
Abstract
Abstract Housing assembly for miniature radio apparatus, such as a radio pager, having a molded frame member which supports the chassis and forms one end and two opposite sides of a housing. A U-shaped cover member slides in grooves in the frame member to form the other end and the other two sides of the housing, thereby providing a completely enclosed housing. Space for a battery is provided adjacent the end of the housing formed by the frame member, and the cover can slide with respect to the frame member to open the housing at that end to afford access to the battery. A detent is provided on the frame member which engages the cover member to hold the cover completely closed. A clip for holding the radio apparatus in a pocket includes a button to release the detent to permit the cover to slide for access to the battery. A second detent prevents further movement of the cover with respect to the housing preventing access to the radio chassis, with a key being required to release the second detent for removal of the cover from the frame member. Both single use and rechargeable batteries can be used, and contacts are provided in the housing for connecting the rechargeable battery to a charger.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas R Hutchinson
- 👤 Edward J Caper
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 20:45
CPC Classifications
G; G08; G08B; G08B3/00; G08B3/10; G08B3/1008; G08B3/1016; G08B3/1025; G08B3/1058; H; H01; H01M; H01M50/00; H01M50/20; H01M50/204; H01M50/207; H01M50/213; H04; H04B; H04B1/00; H04B1/02; H04B1/03; H04B1/034; H04B1/0343; H04B1/06; H04B1/08; H04B1/086; H04B1/088; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E60/00; Y02E60/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
Miniature battery operated radio apparatus including in combination, an elongated frame member having portions forming one end and two opposite elongated sides of a housing, said frame member being adapted to receive a chassis and a battery therein with the battery adjacent said one end of the housing, a U-shaped cover member forming the opposite end and two opposite elongated sides of the housing, said frame member being adapted to receive said cover member in sliding relation thereon, with said elongated sides of said cover member engaging said frame member to hold the same in assembled relation and having a first position with respect to said frame member to form a completely enclosed housing, said cover member being slidable on said frame member to a second position with portions of said elongated sides of said cover member remaining in engagement with said frame member to open said housing adjacent said one end thereof to provide access to a battery therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
Miniature battery operated radio apparatus including in combination, an elongated frame member having portions forming one end and two opposite elongated sides of a housing, said frame member being adapted to receive a chassis and a battery therein with the battery adjacent said one end of the housing, a U-shaped cover member forming the opposite end and two opposite elongated sides of the housing, said frame member being adapted to receive said cover member in sliding relation thereon, with said elongated sides of said cover member engaging said frame member to hold the same in assembled relation and having a first position with respect to said frame member to form a completely enclosed housing, said cover member being slidable on said frame member to a second position with portions of said elongated sides of said cover member remaining in engagement with said frame member to open said housing adjacent said one end thereof to provide access to a battery therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
Radio apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein said frame member is molded of plastic material and has grooves along said opposite elongated sides thereof, and said cover member is formed of sheet metal, with said grooves in said frame member receiving the edges of said elongated sides of said U-shaped cover member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
Radio apparatus in accordance with claim 1 wherein the chassis is held in position on said frame member by said cover member, and including insulating means between said cover member and the chassis.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
77 words
Radio apparatus in accordance with claim 1 including a clip secured to said cover member, a detent structure including a portion on said frame member engageable with said cover member when said cover member is in said first position for holding the same in such position, said clip having a portion co-operating with said detent structure to release the same so that said cover member is slidable to said second position to afford access to the battery.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
42 words
Radio apparatus in accordance with claim 4 wherein said frame member has a resilient portion with a projection thereon, and said cover member has an opening therein for receiving said projection, with said resilient portion and said opening forming said detent structure.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
56 words
Radio apparatus in accordance with claim 5 wherein said clip has an opening with a button therein, and a plunger extending from said button at said opening in said cover member and engageable with said projection to move the same to a position so that said cover member is free to slide on said frame member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
50 words
Radio apparatus in accordance with claim 4 including interengaging portions on said frame member and said cover member to hold the same in said second position, with one of said interengaging portions being resilient to permit release thereof so that said cover member can be removed from said frame member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
71 words
Radio apparatus in accordance with claim 7 including a resilient arm secured to said cover member and having a projection extending through an opening in said cover member, and a portion on said frame member positioned to be engaged by said projection, said projection and said portion having slanting surfaces so that said resilient arm flexes to permit movement of said cover member from said second position to said first position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
50 words
Radio apparatus in accordance with claim 1 including interengaging portions on said frame member and said cover member to hold the same in said second position, with one of said interengaging portions being resilient to permit release thereof so that said cover member Can be removed from said frame member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
42 words
Radio apparatus in accordance with claim 9 including a resilient arm secured to said cover member and having a projection extending through an opening in said cover member, and a portion on said frame member positioned to be engaged by said projection.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
51 words
Radio apparatus in accordance with claim 1 including resilient detent means cooperating with said frame member and said cover member to hold said cover member in said first position with respect to said frame member, and to hold said cover member in said second position with respect to said frame member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
32 words
Radio apparatus in accordance with claim 11 wherein said detent means includes a resilient arm secured to said frame member having a portion which extends into an opening in said cover member.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
135 words
Miniature battery operated radio apparatus including in combination, a frame member, a radio chassis having components and conductor means thereon and retainer means for receiving a battery and making connections thereto, said frame member being adapted to receive said chassis, a cover member cooperating with said frame member in assembled relation to form an enclosing housing about said chassis, said cover member being positioned in sliding relation on said frame member and having a first position with respect to said frame member to form a completely enclosed housing for said radio chassis, said cover member being slidable on said frame member to a second position with respect to said frame member to open said housing to provide access to the battery therein while remaining in engagement with said frame member and partially enclosing said chassis.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
135 words
Miniature battery operated radio apparatus including in combination, a frame member, a radio chassis having components and conductor means thereon and retainer means for receiving a battery and making connections thereto, said frame member being adapted to receive said chassis, a cover member cooperating with said frame member in assembled relation to form an enclosing housing about said chassis, said cover member being positioned in sliding relation on said frame member and having a first position with respect to said frame member to form a completely enclosed housing for said radio chassis, said cover member being slidable on said frame member to a second position with respect to said frame member to open said housing to provide access to the battery therein while remaining in engagement with said frame member and partially enclosing said chassis.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
70 words
Radio apparatus in accordance with claim 13 wherein said retainer means is adapted to receive an elongated battery having a terminal at each end thereof, and including connecting means connected to said chassis and having resilient portions engaging the ends of the battery for connecting the same to said chassis, and charging contacts secured to said housing and connected to said connecting means for charging a battery within said housing.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
82 words
Radio apparatus in accordance with claim 14 wherein said connecting means for engaging one end of the battery includes a first part for connecting the battery terminal to said conductor means on said chassis and a second part for connecting the battery terminal to one of said charging contacts, and said second part is adapted to make electrical connection to the terminal of a battery of one configuration and to be insulated from the terminal of a battery of a second configuration.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
59 words
Radio apparatus in accordance with claim 13 wherein said radio chassis forms a complete radio unit independently of said frame member and said cover member, said chassis including control means having an actuating element extending therefrom, and wherein said cover member has an opening therein through which said actuating element extends when said chassis is enclosed by said housing.
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) | 1975-06-06 | 1975-12-06 | 1976-06-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-06-06 | 1979-12-06 | 1980-06-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-06-06 | 1983-12-06 | 1984-06-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |