US3684925A
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Housing and frame assembly for enclosing and supporting electronic apparatus
Assignee: Fujitsu IT Holdings Inc
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Filing: 1971-02-01
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Granted: 1972-08-15
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Expires: 1991-02-01
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed is a housing and frame assembly for electronic apparatus in which the housing comprises two identical pan-shaped members which embrace a central, generally planar, structural support member. The two substantially identical cover members are arranged for either permanent or snap fitting engagement with the planar frame member whereby virtually instantaneous access to the electronic interior is available by snap removal. When assembled complete, the frame member and electronic assembly are virtually suspended with the sandwich-like structure for shock protection. When removed from the cover and base, the frame member is selfsupporting whereby the electronic assembly may be manufactured or maintenance work may be performed to all sides of the electronic assembly without interference from its enclosure.
Inventors
- 👤 Fredric L Naff Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 11:20
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/20; H05K7/2039; H05K7/20509; H05K5/00; H05K5/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
An electronic apparatus assembly comprising: a housing, including a pair of generally pan-shaped members having lip portions of comparable dimensions and shape whereby said pan portions, when placed in opposed opposite positions, are in registration; frame for electronic apparatus to be positioned within said housing, said frame comprising a generally planar metal member of shape and dimensions approximating the shape and dimensions of the lip portions of said housing, said frame positioned between said pan shaped housing members with the lip portions thereof engaging the edge area of said frame and said housing members protecting electronic apparatus supported by said frame; said frame including an edge portion extending beyond the lip portions of said housing thereby constituting a heat radiating peripheral region for said electronic apparatus; support members secured to said frame and detachably secured to one of said pan shaped housing members; said support members being of sufficient height to space said frame from said one pan shaped housing member and to support said frame from a supporting table or surface for manufacture or maintenance, when removed said house, both said pan shaped members being removable from said frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
An electronic apparatus assembly comprising: a housing, including a pair of generally pan-shaped members having lip portions of comparable dimensions and shape whereby said pan portions, when placed in opposed opposite positions, are in registration; frame for electronic apparatus to be positioned within said housing, said frame comprising a generally planar metal member of shape and dimensions approximating the shape and dimensions of the lip portions of said housing, said frame positioned between said pan shaped housing members with the lip portions thereof engaging the edge area of said frame and said housing members protecting electronic apparatus supported by said frame; said frame including an edge portion extending beyond the lip portions of said housing thereby constituting a heat radiating peripheral region for said electronic apparatus; support members secured to said frame and detachably secured to one of said pan shaped housing members; said support members being of sufficient height to space said frame from said one pan shaped housing member and to support said frame from a supporting table or surface for manufacture or maintenance, when removed said house, both said pan shaped members being removable from said frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination in accordance with claim 1 wherein said support members constitute a number of support pillar members secured to said frame whereby said frame may stand free of said housing in a stable position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The combination in accordance with claim 2 wherein the lower of said pan shaped housing members is secured to said upstanding pillar members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The combination in accordance with claim 1 wherein said frame includes all operating controls and said housing members include appropriate cut-outs for said controls with sufficient clearance to allow said housing members to be removed without disengaging said controls.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
The combination in accordance with claim 1 wherein the upper one of said pan shaped said housing members constitutes a cover and said pan shaped housing member includes an integral fastener means removably engaged with a portion of said frame.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The combination in accordance with claim 5 wherein said cover is of flexible plastic material whereby said housing cover is removed by manual distortion of said housing cover sufficient to release said fastener means.
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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) | 1975-08-15 | 1976-02-14 | 1976-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-15 | 1980-02-14 | 1980-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-15 | 1984-02-14 | 1984-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |