US3836703A
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Circuit board spacer-support
Assignee: Richco Plastics Co
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Filing: 1973-10-19
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Granted: 1974-09-17
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Expires: 1993-10-19
Abstract
Abstract A one-piece spacer-support for a circuit board fabricated from plastic dielectric material and having resiliently flexible means for securing it to a chassis and an apertured top wall upon which a circuit board is seated and secured thereto as by means of another spacer-support or the like.
Inventors
- 👤 R Coules
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 17:03
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/14; H05K7/1417; H05K7/142; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S411/00; Y10S411/913; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/34; Y10T24/3427; Y10T24/3439; Y10T24/344
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A chassis and component assembly, comprising an apertured chassis and an apertured component, a one-piece spacer-support of plastic dielectric material mounting the component on the apertured chassis, said spacer-support consisting of a rigid frame structure having an apertured top wall and a bottom wall, a resiliently yieldable base integral with the bottom wall, a locking member integral with the base, the locking member extending through the aperture in the chassis to secure said spacer-support to the chassis, and means including a locking member extending through the apertures in the component and top wall of the spacer-support to secure the component to said spacer-support and to the chassis, said locking members being resiliently flexible.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A chassis and component assembly, comprising an apertured chassis and an apertured component, a one-piece spacer-support of plastic dielectric material mounting the component on the apertured chassis, said spacer-support consisting of a rigid frame structure having an apertured top wall and a bottom wall, a resiliently yieldable base integral with the bottom wall, a locking member integral with the base, the locking member extending through the aperture in the chassis to secure said spacer-support to the chassis, and means including a locking member extending through the apertures in the component and top wall of the spacer-support to secure the component to said spacer-support and to the chassis, said locking members being resiliently flexible.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The assembly recited in claim 1, wherein the means comprises a second spacer-support.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
12 words
The assembly recited in claim 1, wherein the means comprises a cap.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
84 words
A one-piece spacer-support of plastic dielectric material for mounting a component on a chassis, said spacer-support comprising a substantially rectangular frame structure including a top wall and a bottom wall, and connecting side walls, a base integral with the bottom wall and being resiliently yieldable in an axial direction, a resiliently flexible first locking member integral with the base and extending outwardly therefrom, said top wall being apertured to receive a second locking member for resiliently flexibly securing a component to the frame structure.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
84 words
A one-piece spacer-support of plastic dielectric material for mounting a component on a chassis, said spacer-support comprising a substantially rectangular frame structure including a top wall and a bottom wall, and connecting side walls, a base integral with the bottom wall and being resiliently yieldable in an axial direction, a resiliently flexible first locking member integral with the base and extending outwardly therefrom, said top wall being apertured to receive a second locking member for resiliently flexibly securing a component to the frame structure.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The spacer-support recited in claim 4, wherein a thin web connects the base to the bottom wall.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
24 words
The spacer-support recited in claim 4, wherein the first locking member comprises a stem having fingers integral with said stem at one end thereof.
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) | 1977-09-16 | 1978-03-18 | 1978-09-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-16 | 1982-03-18 | 1982-09-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-16 | 1986-03-18 | 1986-09-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |