US4065200A
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Mounting rack for circuit panels
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-04-19
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Granted: 1977-12-27
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Expires: 1997-04-19
Abstract
Abstract A cage with opposite endwalls and opposite tracks on the latter for circuit panels, of which each track is formed of a pair of resilient leaves arranged side-by-side and bowed toward each other to leave them with adjacent apices intermediate their lengths, with the leaves of the opposite tracks being symmetrical about a median plane, and the leaves of each pair being spaced closest at their apices so that a panel introduced into a pair of tracks has freedom of tilting motion about the apices as a fulcrum for stress-free register of the panel with a groove in a connector block which is more or less in alignment with the tracks.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond W. D'Angelo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 18:41
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/14; H05K7/1417; H05K7/1418
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
195 words
A mounting rack for circuit panels with oppposite end edges and a side edge, comprising a cage with opposite walls each of which has an aperture; at least one pair of identical opposite guide channels with a common median plane for sliding reception of a circuit panel with its end edges, of which each guide channel is formed by a pair of resilient metal leaves disposed side-by-side and bowed toward each other to leave them with apices intermediate their lengths, with the leaves of each pair being arranged symmetrically about said median plane and being with their ends secured to a cage wall, and the leaves of each pair having at their apices lateral fingers extending into the aperture in the cage wall to which said leaves are secured for limiting separating movement of said leaves; and a connector block mounted in said cage and having a groove in substantial alignment with said median plane, with a circuit panel in said guide channel being tiltable about the apices of said leaf pairs as a fulcrum and being locked in position therein on sliding the circuit panel with its side edge into register with said groove.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
195 words
A mounting rack for circuit panels with oppposite end edges and a side edge, comprising a cage with opposite walls each of which has an aperture; at least one pair of identical opposite guide channels with a common median plane for sliding reception of a circuit panel with its end edges, of which each guide channel is formed by a pair of resilient metal leaves disposed side-by-side and bowed toward each other to leave them with apices intermediate their lengths, with the leaves of each pair being arranged symmetrically about said median plane and being with their ends secured to a cage wall, and the leaves of each pair having at their apices lateral fingers extending into the aperture in the cage wall to which said leaves are secured for limiting separating movement of said leaves; and a connector block mounted in said cage and having a groove in substantial alignment with said median plane, with a circuit panel in said guide channel being tiltable about the apices of said leaf pairs as a fulcrum and being locked in position therein on sliding the circuit panel with its side edge into register with said groove.
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) | 1980-12-26 | 1981-06-27 | 1981-12-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-12-26 | 1985-06-27 | 1985-12-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-12-26 | 1989-06-27 | 1989-12-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |