US3768066A
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Printed circuit board connector card guide
Assignee: TDK Micronas GmbH
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Filing: 1972-01-03
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Granted: 1973-10-23
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Expires: 1992-01-03
Abstract
Abstract A printed circuit board connector having a central channel and a plurality of pairs of opposed cavities on opposite sides of the channel. A printed circuit board card guide is insertable in the cavities and comprises an elongated member having a slot extending from one end of the guide. The thickness of the slot is approximately equal to the thickness of a printed circuit board which is inserted therein. Side bar members are formed at the other end of the card guide and the side bar members are insertable in the cavities of the printed circuit board connector. The card guides are insertable on both ends of the printed circuit board connector and may contain a pair of side bar members for insertion in a pair of adjacent longitudinal cavities. The cavities are normally the same cavities into which electrical contacts are inserted.
Inventors
- 👤 W Mattingly
- 👤 D Goodman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 22:25
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/14; H05K7/1417; H05K7/1418
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A printed circuit board connector having a central elongated, upwardly opening channel for receiving a printed circuit board and a plurality of pairs of opposed cavities on opposite sides of said channel, the cavities of each said pair facing one another; and a printed circuit board card guide insertable into and removable from said cavities comprising an elongated upright member having a vertical slot therein extending to the upper end thereof, said slot having a width approximately equal to the thickness of a printed circuit board to be inserted therein, and oppositely extending side bar members formed at the lower end of said elongated member, said side bar members having a configuration complementary to that of a pair of opposed cavities whereby said side bar members are insertable in said cavities for stable seating therein.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A printed circuit board connector having a central elongated, upwardly opening channel for receiving a printed circuit board and a plurality of pairs of opposed cavities on opposite sides of said channel, the cavities of each said pair facing one another; and a printed circuit board card guide insertable into and removable from said cavities comprising an elongated upright member having a vertical slot therein extending to the upper end thereof, said slot having a width approximately equal to the thickness of a printed circuit board to be inserted therein, and oppositely extending side bar members formed at the lower end of said elongated member, said side bar members having a configuration complementary to that of a pair of opposed cavities whereby said side bar members are insertable in said cavities for stable seating therein.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A printed circuit board connector in accordance with claim 1 wherein there are provided a pair of said card guides inserted at opposite ends of said central channel so that the slots therein face each other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A printed circuit board connector in accordance with claim 1 wherein electrical contacts are mounted in selected ones of said cavities for engagement with the sides of a printed circuit board inserted in said channel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
A printed circuit board connector in accordance with claim 1 wherein said printed circuit board connector embodies a top surface, said elongated member having a downwardly facing surface thereon joining said lower end to the upper portion of said elongated member, said top surface forming a seat for said downwardly facing surface for positioning said printed circuit board connector card guide thereon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
A printed circuit board connector in accordance with claim 1 wherein said card guide is formed with a pair of said oppositely extending side bar members joined by a cross-bar member and wherein said pair of side bar members are insertable in adjacent longitudinal opposed cavities.
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) | 1976-10-22 | 1977-04-23 | 1977-10-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-22 | 1981-04-23 | 1981-10-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-22 | 1985-04-23 | 1985-10-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |