US3749347A
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Mounting element for electrical components
Assignee: Angstrohm Precision Inc
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Filing: 1971-09-02
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Granted: 1973-07-31
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Expires: 1991-09-02
Abstract
Abstract A mounting element for aligning an electrical component so that it is parallel with the plane of the circuit board (or chassis) on which it is contained. The mounting element includes a shank, an intermediate flat shoulder, and a post extending upright from the shoulder. The shank is inserted through a hole in the board and is fastened to the board so that the underside of the shoulder lies flat against the board. The component to be mounted includes a bore in its underside which mates with the upright post of the mounting element. The component can be mounted on the post with a press-fit or cemented thereto, so that it lies on the shoulder in a plane parallel with that of the board.
Inventors
- 👤 H Schumer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 20:03
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/02; H05K7/12; H05K3/00; H05K3/30; H05K3/306; H05K2201/00; H05K2201/10; H05K2201/10431; H05K2201/10598; H05K2201/10613; H05K2201/10621; H05K2201/10651; H05K2201/20; H05K2201/2036; H05K3/301
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
An element for mounting an electrical component requiring incircuit adjustment to a support such as a circuit board, electrical chassis or the like, said electrical component having a flat underside with a bore therein, comprising attachment means, Intermediate shoulder means having two opposite surfaces, and a post, said attachment means and post extending away from opposite surfaces of said shoulder means, said attachment means being adapted for attachment to said support for causing the respective surface of said shoulder means to bear against a surface of said support, said post being configured for fitting engagement with the bore in said component for controlling the flat underside of said component to bear against the respective surface of said shoulder means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
An element for mounting an electrical component requiring incircuit adjustment to a support such as a circuit board, electrical chassis or the like, said electrical component having a flat underside with a bore therein, comprising attachment means, Intermediate shoulder means having two opposite surfaces, and a post, said attachment means and post extending away from opposite surfaces of said shoulder means, said attachment means being adapted for attachment to said support for causing the respective surface of said shoulder means to bear against a surface of said support, said post being configured for fitting engagement with the bore in said component for controlling the flat underside of said component to bear against the respective surface of said shoulder means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
An element in accordance with claim 1 wherein said intermediate shoulder means comprises a shoulder section having two flat parallel surfaces.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
An element in accordance with claim 2 wherein said attachment means comprises a rivet section being adapted for insertion into an aperture in said support for causing the respective surface of said shoulder section to bear against a surface of said support.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
An element in accordance with claim 2 wherein said attachment means comprises a tapped shank section for insertion into an aperture in said support and a head screw fastened to said shank section for causing the respective surface of said shoulder section to bear against a surface of said support.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
An element in accordance with claim 2 wherein said attachment means comprises an externally threaded shank section and a nut for threaded engagement with said threaded shank section for causing the respective surface of said shoulder section to bear against a surface of said support.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
An element in accordance with claim 2 wherein said post is configured for press fitting engagement with said component bore.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
An element in accordance with claim 2 wherein said post is configured for adhesive fastening to the surface of said component bore.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
12 words
An element In accordance with claim 2 wherein said post is cylindrical.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
An element in accordance with claim 2 wherein saId post is rectangular in cross-section.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
134 words
An electrical component-mounting system comprising an electrical component requiring in-circuit adjustment and an element for mounting said electrical component to a support such as a circuit board, electrical chassis or the like, said electrical component having a flat underside with a bore therein, said element having an attachment means, an intermediate shoulder section having two flat parallel surfaces, and a pOst, said shank section and post extending away from opposite surfaces of said shoulder section, said attachment means being adapted for attachment to said support for causing the respective surface of said shoulder section to bear against a surface of said support, said post being configured for fitting engagement with the bore in said component for controlling the flat underside of said component to bear against the respective flat surface of said shoulder section.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
134 words
An electrical component-mounting system comprising an electrical component requiring in-circuit adjustment and an element for mounting said electrical component to a support such as a circuit board, electrical chassis or the like, said electrical component having a flat underside with a bore therein, said element having an attachment means, an intermediate shoulder section having two flat parallel surfaces, and a pOst, said shank section and post extending away from opposite surfaces of said shoulder section, said attachment means being adapted for attachment to said support for causing the respective surface of said shoulder section to bear against a surface of said support, said post being configured for fitting engagement with the bore in said component for controlling the flat underside of said component to bear against the respective flat surface of said shoulder section.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
17 words
An electrical component-mounting system in accordance with claim 10 wherein said electrical component is a trimmable resistor.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
17 words
An electrical component-mounting system in accordance with claim 10 wherein said electrical component is a trimmable capacitor.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
44 words
An electrical component-mounting system in accordance with claim 10 wherein said attachment means comprises a rivet section being adapted for insertion into an aperture in said support for causing the respective surface of said shoulder section to bear against a surface of said support.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
52 words
An electrical component-mounting system in accordance with claim 10 wherein said attachment means comprises a tapped shank section for insertion into an aperture in said support and a head screw fastened to said shank section for causing the respective surface of said shoulder section to bear against a surface of said support.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
19 words
An electrical component-mounting system in accordance with claim 10 wherein said attachment means comprises an externally threaded shank section.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
19 words
An electrIcal component-mounting system in accordance with claim 10 wherein said post Is press fit in said component bore.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
22 words
An electrical component-mounting system in accordance with claim 10 wherein said post is adhesively fastened to the surface of said component bore.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
32 words
An electrical component-mounting system in accordance with claim 10 wherein the surface of said shoulder section opposite to the surface thereof bearing against said support is adhesively fastened to said electrical component.
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) | 1976-07-30 | 1977-01-29 | 1977-07-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-30 | 1981-01-29 | 1981-07-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-30 | 1985-01-29 | 1985-07-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |