US3717319A
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Wire-form cable guide for shelf-mounted electronic equipment modules
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1970-11-27
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Granted: 1973-02-20
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Expires: 1990-11-27
Abstract
Abstract A generally U-shaped wire-form cable guide having its legs pivotally connected to a module-supporting tray for rotation about an axis perpendicular to the direction in which the module may be moved. The guide includes an opening encircled by the bight portion and by inwardly crimped portions in each of the legs. A flexible electrical cable secured to the module and to the tray passes through this opening.
Inventors
- 👤 W Schultz
- 👤 W Kernander
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 12:32
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G11/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
In combination with an electronic equipment module adapted to be removably mounted in a shelf, an elongated tray secured to such shelf for supporting said module, and a flexible electrical cable secured to said module and said tray, means for limiting cable movement when said module is moved along said tray comprising a cable guide pivotally connected to said tray for rotation about an axis perpendicular to the direction of module movement, said guide defining an opening for loosely receiving the cable intermediate its points of securement to the said module and said tray.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
In combination with an electronic equipment module adapted to be removably mounted in a shelf, an elongated tray secured to such shelf for supporting said module, and a flexible electrical cable secured to said module and said tray, means for limiting cable movement when said module is moved along said tray comprising a cable guide pivotally connected to said tray for rotation about an axis perpendicular to the direction of module movement, said guide defining an opening for loosely receiving the cable intermediate its points of securement to the said module and said tray.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
94 words
In combination with an electronic equipment module adapted to be removably mounted in a shelf, an elongated tray secured to such shelf for supporting said module, and a flexible electrical cable secured to said module and said tray, means for limiting cable movement when said module is moved along said tray comprising a cable guide pivotally connected to said tray for rotation about an axis perpendicular to the direction of module movement, said guide defining an opening for loosely receiving the cable intermediate its points of securement to the said module and said tray.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
94 words
In combination with an electronic equipment module adapted to be removably mounted in a shelf, an elongated tray secured to such shelf for supporting said module, and a flexible electrical cable secured to said module and said tray, means for limiting cable movement when said module is moved along said tray comprising a cable guide pivotally connected to said tray for rotation about an axis perpendicular to the direction of module movement, said guide defining an opening for loosely receiving the cable intermediate its points of securement to the said module and said tray.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
The combination recited in claim 1 wherein said guide includes first and second spaced legs connected at a bight portion spaced from the pivotal connection, each of said legs being crimped toward the other at a point intermediate its pivot and the bight portion to define the cable-receiving opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combination recited in Claim 2 wherein said guide is a unitary wire-form structure.
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) | 1976-02-20 | 1976-08-21 | 1977-02-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-20 | 1980-08-21 | 1981-02-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-20 | 1984-08-21 | 1985-02-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |