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US3829599A
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Device for installing a housing or case
Assignee: Koyo Electronics Industries Co Ltd
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Filing: 1973-03-05
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Granted: 1974-08-13
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Expires: 1993-03-05
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to a device for readily and securely installing, on an automatic control board, a panel or the like, a case or housing herein termed a ''''housing case'''' enclosing electronic instrument parts such as a timer, noncontact relay, counter and so on.
Inventors
- 👤 K Fujioka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 07:22
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02B; H02B1/00; H02B1/015; H02B1/04; H02B1/044
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
227 words
An arrangement for fastening a housing for electronic components to a panel, comprising in combination: a face panel (10) with outer and inner sides having a rectangular opening (11) sized to allow a housing of substantially rectangular cross-section to pass therethrough with little play; b. a box-shaped housing (1) for holding electronic components therein having pairs of opposite walls and a front and rear, a rectangular flange (5) at the front of a size larger than said opening (11) contacting said panel outer side to prevent the housing front from passing through the opening, elongated center guide grooves along the centers of each of two opposite walls extending from the front to the rear with a recessed portion in said grooves with a threaded aperture therein; c. elongated fastening Z-shaped plates (6) with front and rear plate pieces and a center piece, the center piece thereof being sized to fit into said grooves, the front plate piece (7) being sized and designed to contact said panel inner side, the rear plate piece (8) being sized to enter said recess and having a screw passing aperture therein corresponding to said recess threaded aperture; and, d. screws (12) passing through said screw passing aperture into said threaded aperture firmly holding said fastening plate to said housing (1) and forcing the front plate piece thereof against the panel inner side.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
227 words
An arrangement for fastening a housing for electronic components to a panel, comprising in combination: a face panel (10) with outer and inner sides having a rectangular opening (11) sized to allow a housing of substantially rectangular cross-section to pass therethrough with little play; b. a box-shaped housing (1) for holding electronic components therein having pairs of opposite walls and a front and rear, a rectangular flange (5) at the front of a size larger than said opening (11) contacting said panel outer side to prevent the housing front from passing through the opening, elongated center guide grooves along the centers of each of two opposite walls extending from the front to the rear with a recessed portion in said grooves with a threaded aperture therein; c. elongated fastening Z-shaped plates (6) with front and rear plate pieces and a center piece, the center piece thereof being sized to fit into said grooves, the front plate piece (7) being sized and designed to contact said panel inner side, the rear plate piece (8) being sized to enter said recess and having a screw passing aperture therein corresponding to said recess threaded aperture; and, d. screws (12) passing through said screw passing aperture into said threaded aperture firmly holding said fastening plate to said housing (1) and forcing the front plate piece thereof against the panel inner side.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-08-12 | 1978-02-11 | 1978-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-08-12 | 1982-02-11 | 1982-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-08-12 | 1986-02-11 | 1986-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |