US3970880A
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Crystal mounting structure and method of assembly
Assignee: Motorola Solutions Inc
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Filing: 1974-08-05
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Granted: 1976-07-20
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Expires: 1994-08-05
Abstract
Abstract A crystal mounting structure for mounting a crystal plate having a plurality of electrodes on major surfaces thereof assembled by means of a rectangular conductive lead frame having a plurality of inwardly extending mounting members and a frame of insulating material defining a central aperture formed with the mounting members embedded therein for rigid support of the crystal plate and electrical connection thereto. A number of rigid conductive mounting members extend through the insulating material and have first portions extending into the central aperture. A number of conductive mounting members hold the mounting structure to the lead frame for later testing purposes. Two of the first portions of the mounting members extending into the central cavity extend inwardly from substantially opposite directions. The crystal plate electrodes are electrically and mechanically secured to the first portions of the mounting members in the central aperture by means of a relatively plastic solder or the like. The first portions are rigid for reducing flexure of the first portions and the crystal plate. Top and bottom covers are secured to the frame, for providing a sealed enclosure, and to a mounting member for providing a grounded RF shield.
Inventors
- 👤 William B. Deutschmann
- 👤 Corwin E. Livenick
- 👤 Robert W. Paulsen
- 👤 Len A. Tyler
- 👤 Clifford L. Rose
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 18:24
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10N; H10N30/00; H10N30/80; H10N30/88
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A crystal plate mounting structure for mounting a crystal plate having a plurality of electrodes on major surfaces thereof including in combination: a frame of insulating material defining a central aperture; a plurality of conductive mounting members each extending through said insulating material and having first portions extending into said aperture; two of said first portions of said plurality of mounting members extending into said central aperture from substantially opposite directions; plastic material, having shear and tensile strengths substantially less than the force required to fracture the crystal plate, electrically and mechanically securing said crystal electrodes to said first portions of said mounting members; said first portions of said mounting members being substantially rigid for reducing flexure of said portions and said crystal plate; and top and bottom cover members secured to said frame for providing a sealed enclosure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A crystal plate mounting structure for mounting a crystal plate having a plurality of electrodes on major surfaces thereof including in combination: a frame of insulating material defining a central aperture; a plurality of conductive mounting members each extending through said insulating material and having first portions extending into said aperture; two of said first portions of said plurality of mounting members extending into said central aperture from substantially opposite directions; plastic material, having shear and tensile strengths substantially less than the force required to fracture the crystal plate, electrically and mechanically securing said crystal electrodes to said first portions of said mounting members; said first portions of said mounting members being substantially rigid for reducing flexure of said portions and said crystal plate; and top and bottom cover members secured to said frame for providing a sealed enclosure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The crystal plate mounting structure of claim 1 wherein each of said first portions of said mounting structure extending into said cavity are substantially the same length.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The crystal plate mounting structure of claim 2 wherein said crystal plate has a particular height, and said first portions of said mounting members extending into said aperture are short as compared to one-half the height of said crystal plate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
The crystal plate mounting structure of claim 1 wherein said top and bottom members are metal and said conductive mounting members are metal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
A crystal plate mounting structure as claimed in claim 4 wherein one of the mounting members is common and including means electrically connecting the metal cover members thereto.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The crystal plate mounting structure of claim 4 wherein said frame is glass.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
A crystal plate mounting structure as claimed in claim 6 wherein the glass is borosilicate and the metal is a nickel, iron, cobalt, alloy having approximately the same thermal expansion coefficient as said glass.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
41 words
The crystal plate mounting structure of claim 6 further including secondary top and bottom frames secured to said glass frame, said top and bottom cover members being secured to said secondary top and bottom frames respectively for providing said sealed enclosure.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
59 words
A crystal plate mounting structure as claimed in claim 8 wherein the secondary frames each further includes a protrusion thereon, in the same plane, which protrusions cooperate to form a channel including a portion of a common mounting member therein, and a conducting material contained in said channel for electrically connecting said secondary frames and said common mounting member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The crystal plate mounting structure of claim 8 wherein said frame is formed in a ring and said top and bottom members are discs.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The crystal plate mounting structure of claim 8 wherein said frame is formed in a rectangle and said top and bottom members are rectangular plates.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
51 words
The crystal plate mounting structure of claim 11 wherein said frame includes four side portions forming said rectangle, said mounting members extending longitudinally through a plurality of said side portions and into said aperture from opposite side portions with all anterior portions of said mounting members extending from a single side.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
A crystal plate mounting structure as claimed in claim 1 wherein the plastic material has a tensile strength below approximately 3,000 PSI.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
A crystal plate mounting structure as claimed in claim 13 wherein the plastic material includes Indium.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
119 words
A crystal plate mounting structure for mounting a crystal plate having a plurality of electrodes on major surfaces thereof including in combination: a frame of insulating material defining a central aperture; a plurality of conductive mounting members each extending through said insulating material and having first portions extending into said aperture; plastic material, having shear and tensile strengths substantially less than the force required to fracture the crystal plate, electrically and mechanically securing said crystal electrodes to said first portions of said mounting members; said first portions of said mounting members being substantially rigid for reducing flexure of said portions and said crystal plate; and top and bottom cover members secured to said frame for providing a sealed enclosure.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
119 words
A crystal plate mounting structure for mounting a crystal plate having a plurality of electrodes on major surfaces thereof including in combination: a frame of insulating material defining a central aperture; a plurality of conductive mounting members each extending through said insulating material and having first portions extending into said aperture; plastic material, having shear and tensile strengths substantially less than the force required to fracture the crystal plate, electrically and mechanically securing said crystal electrodes to said first portions of said mounting members; said first portions of said mounting members being substantially rigid for reducing flexure of said portions and said crystal plate; and top and bottom cover members secured to said frame for providing a sealed enclosure.
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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) | 1979-07-20 | 1980-01-19 | 1980-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-20 | 1984-01-19 | 1984-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-20 | 1988-01-19 | 1988-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |