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Modular system for pneumatic control
Assignee: Thales Avionics SAS
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Filing: 1970-12-22
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Granted: 1973-01-02
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Expires: 1990-12-22
Abstract
Abstract A modular system for pneumatic control of the type which is constituted by a support panel arranged in the form of a frame fitted with a series of transverse cylindrical rods in uniformly spaced relation so as to receive in a coplanar orthogonal arrangement, a plurality of interengageable base plates each having the shape of a standardized right-angled parallelepiped and is adapted to receive on the front face which forms a unitary mounting surface at least one standardized pneumatic component of the system and on the rear face thereof at least one series of connectors which communicate respectively with the openings of the corresponding component, each base plate having a rear face provided on each of two opposite edges, in symmetrical relation to the axis located at right angles to the mounting surface at the point of intersection of its diagonal lines, with at least two members for simultaneous bearing on one of the rods of the support panel and with a member for attachment on the rod, with all of said members being spaced along the edge face in order that the bearing members of two juxtaposed base plates can be similarly mounted astride the same rod.
Inventors
- 👤 Davin J Jullien
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:12
CPC Classifications
F; F15; F15B; F15B13/00; F15B13/02; F15B13/06; F15B13/08; F15B13/0803; F15B13/0807; F15B13/0814; F15B13/0821; F15B13/0825; F15B13/0832; F15B13/0878; F15B13/0882; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S60/00; Y10S60/916; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/5109; Y10T137/5283; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/877; Y10T137/87885; Y10T137/87893
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
205 words
A novel modular system for pneumatic control of the type which is constituted by a support panel arranged in the form of a frame provided with a series of transverse cylindrical rods in uniformly spaced relation so as to receive in a coplanar orthogonal arrangement, a plurality of interengageable base plates, each base plate having the shape of a standardized rightangled parallelepiped, each base plate having front and rear surfaces and receives on the front face which forms a unitary mounting surface, at least one standardized pneumatic component of the system and on the rear face at least one series of connectors which communicate respectively with openings of the corresponding pneumatic component, the rear face being provided on each of two opposite edges, in symmetrical relation to the axis located at right angles to the mounting surface at the point of intersection of its diagonal lines, with at least two members for simultaneous bearing on one of the transverse rods and with an elastic member for attaching the base plate on the rod, said at least two members and elastic member being spaced along the edge face so that the bearing members of two juxtaposed base plates can be similarly mounted astride the same rod.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
205 words
A novel modular system for pneumatic control of the type which is constituted by a support panel arranged in the form of a frame provided with a series of transverse cylindrical rods in uniformly spaced relation so as to receive in a coplanar orthogonal arrangement, a plurality of interengageable base plates, each base plate having the shape of a standardized rightangled parallelepiped, each base plate having front and rear surfaces and receives on the front face which forms a unitary mounting surface, at least one standardized pneumatic component of the system and on the rear face at least one series of connectors which communicate respectively with openings of the corresponding pneumatic component, the rear face being provided on each of two opposite edges, in symmetrical relation to the axis located at right angles to the mounting surface at the point of intersection of its diagonal lines, with at least two members for simultaneous bearing on one of the transverse rods and with an elastic member for attaching the base plate on the rod, said at least two members and elastic member being spaced along the edge face so that the bearing members of two juxtaposed base plates can be similarly mounted astride the same rod.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
The modular system according to claim 1, wherein each bearing member is constituted by a parallelepipedal projection whose edge is remote from the rear face of the base plate and has the shape of a cylindrical arch to conform to the shape of the rod against which said member is applied.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
The modular system according to claim 1 wherein the two contiguous bearing members both maintain the elastic member and are provided on that opposite face thereof which is located above the arch with a groove parallel to the mounting surface to permit introduction and retention of said elastic member by insertion therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The modular system according to claim 1, wherein the elastic member is an elastic clip.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
67 words
The modular system according to claim 4, wherein the elastic member is a metallic blade spring cut out and curved in the form of a clip, the two arms of said member gripping laterally the rod which is applied against the arches and the central portion of said member being provided with lateral projections maintained within grooves of the bearing members as a result of the insertion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
48 words
The modular system according to claim 5, wherein the projections which both maintain the elastic member are joined together in that portion which is located along the opposite grooves by means of a wall disposed in the line of extension of the front face of the base plate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
51 words
The modular system according to claim 1, wherein the bearing members are three in number and those two contiguous bearing members which do not maintain the elastic member delimit a free parallelepipedal space sufficient to contain exactly the two contiguous bearing members which maintain the elastic member of another base plate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
The modular system according to claim 7, wherein the two contiguous bearing members which do not maintain the elastic member are partially joined by a thin wall readily removable if necessary by means of lines of fracture.
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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) | 1976-01-02 | 1976-07-03 | 1977-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-02 | 1980-07-03 | 1981-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-02 | 1984-07-03 | 1985-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |