US3763400A
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Control modules for electronic systems and consoles formed thereby
Assignee: Interlab Inc
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Filing: 1972-03-06
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Granted: 1973-10-02
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Expires: 1992-03-06
Abstract
Abstract A control console formed by a family of modular sub-sections, each including a box-like housing formed by four pieces, one of which is a flat sheet bendable into a channel to define the rear and the top and bottom walls, the second and third of which are identical end pieces to define the end walls, and the fourth of which is the front panel of the housing. All of these pieces are of the same width and may therefore be stocked in strip form, but the channel and panel pieces may be cut to different lengths, whereby housings formed by fastening the pieces together may differ in length but are otherwise of the same dimensions. When such modules of different length are arrayed in side-by-side relation, they present a continuous integrated appearance. A console skeleton is provided which is adapted to clamp together an array of modules, the clamp being releasable whereby individual modules may readily be removed and replaced.
Inventors
- 👤 H Layton
- 👤 K Yocis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 15:21
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02B; H02B1/00; H02B1/015; H02B1/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
A control console comprising a. a console skeleton provided with a carrier strip supported from a horizontal beam and a base strip supported in parallel relation to the carrier strip to define a space receiving a row of control modules, b. a housing for each of said modules, said housings each being constituted by four pieces which are fastened together to form a box-like enclosure, said pieces consisting of a sheeT bent into a channel piece defining the rear and the top and bottom walls of the enclosure, a pair of flat identical end pieces defining the end walls of the enclosure and a panel piece defining the front panel of the enclosure on which dials and other control elements are mounted, and c. means clamping said base strip to said carrier strip to hold said modules in said space, said carrier strip being hinged to said horizontal beam whereby said row of control modules may be raised to provide access to the rear of the modules.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
A control console comprising a. a console skeleton provided with a carrier strip supported from a horizontal beam and a base strip supported in parallel relation to the carrier strip to define a space receiving a row of control modules, b. a housing for each of said modules, said housings each being constituted by four pieces which are fastened together to form a box-like enclosure, said pieces consisting of a sheeT bent into a channel piece defining the rear and the top and bottom walls of the enclosure, a pair of flat identical end pieces defining the end walls of the enclosure and a panel piece defining the front panel of the enclosure on which dials and other control elements are mounted, and c. means clamping said base strip to said carrier strip to hold said modules in said space, said carrier strip being hinged to said horizontal beam whereby said row of control modules may be raised to provide access to the rear of the modules.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A console as set forth in claim 1, wherein said base strip is secured at its ends to said carrier strip by an adjustable clamp.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A console as set forth in claim 1, further including an angle beam disposed to abut the edge of said base strip to maintain said modules at an inclined position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
106 words
A control console comprising: a. a console skeleton provided with a carrier strip supported from a horizontal beam and a base strip supported in parallel relation to the carrier strip to define a space receiving a row of control modules, each of which includes a housing whose height is the same for all modules but whose length may be specified, and b. means to clamp said base strip to said carrier strip to hold said modules in said space, said carrier strip being hinged to said horizontal beam whereby said row of control modules may be raised to provide access to the rear of the modules.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
106 words
A control console comprising: a. a console skeleton provided with a carrier strip supported from a horizontal beam and a base strip supported in parallel relation to the carrier strip to define a space receiving a row of control modules, each of which includes a housing whose height is the same for all modules but whose length may be specified, and b. means to clamp said base strip to said carrier strip to hold said modules in said space, said carrier strip being hinged to said horizontal beam whereby said row of control modules may be raised to provide access to the rear of the modules.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
103 words
A control console as set forth in claim 8 wherein said housing comprises four pieces which are fastened together to form a box-like enclosure, said pieces consisting of a sheet bent into a channel defining the rear and the top and bottom walls of the enclosure, a pair of flat identical end pieces defining the end walls, and a panel piece defining the front panel, said end pieces being provided with longitudinally-extending grooves receiving self-tapping screws passing through holes in said top and bottom walls, said panel piece being provided with longitudinally-extending grooves receiving self-tapping screws passing through holes in said end walls.
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) | 1976-10-01 | 1977-04-02 | 1977-10-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-01 | 1981-04-02 | 1981-10-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-01 | 1985-04-02 | 1985-10-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |