US3710476A
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Avionic tray
Assignee: HOLLINGSEAD PRYOR ENTERPRISES
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Filing: 1971-03-18
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Granted: 1973-01-16
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Expires: 1991-03-18
Abstract
Abstract An avionic tray is disclosed having a backplate secured between a pair of vertical uprights of the tray with the aid of selfjigging structure located thereon. The vertical uprights include a plurality of jig pins formed on the interior sides thereof which are adapted to snap into a plurality of registering holes formed in the backplate. The jig pins are formed by a half-shear punch process, while the holes are also formed by a punching process. A pair of precision dies are used to accurately locate the jig pins and holes to ensure precise linear and angular positioning of the backplate relative to the tray prior to securing the backplate to the uprights with rivets, bolts or other attachment means.
Inventors
- 👤 R Hollingsead
- 👤 C Pryor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 09:57
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/14; H05K7/1401; H05K7/1411; H05K7/1412; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/16; Y10T403/1616; Y10T403/1624
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
Apparatus for securing a backplate member on a tray comprising: a pair of vertical upright members connected to said tray, said backplate member positioned between said upright members; a plurality of jig pins aligning said upright members and said backplate member and formed on at least one of said members; and a plurality of jig holes formed on the other of said members for registering with said jig pins.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
69 words
Apparatus for securing a backplate member on a tray comprising: a pair of vertical upright members connected to said tray, said backplate member positioned between said upright members; a plurality of jig pins aligning said upright members and said backplate member and formed on at least one of said members; and a plurality of jig holes formed on the other of said members for registering with said jig pins.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising means for securing said vertical upright members to said backplate member after said jig pins are engaged in said jig holes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said jig pins are integrally formed from the material of one of said members.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said jig pins are formed such that the front face of the backplate is perpendicular to the surface of said tray.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said tray is an avionic tray adapted to support electronic equipment and said backplate is adapted to mate with said electronic equipment for fastening said electronic equipment in position and said vertical uprights are integral with said avionic tray.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
71 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said tray is an avionic tray adapted to support electronic equipment and said backplate is adapted to mate with said electronic equipment for fastening said electronic equipment in position; a metering plate for controlling air flow to said electronic equipment and a gasket for sealingly engaging said electronic equipment, said evionic tray having an opening on its surface for receiving said gasket and metering plate.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said means for securing includes said members having holes extending therethrough and fasteners for interconnecting said members.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 5 wherein a pair of jig pins are provided on each side of said tray.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 8 wherein means for locking said vertical members are provided between said jig pins.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 8 wherein said jig pins are integrally formed of the material of one of said members.
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) | 1976-01-16 | 1976-07-17 | 1977-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-16 | 1980-07-17 | 1981-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-16 | 1984-07-17 | 1985-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |