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Heat transfer mounting device for metallic printed circuit boards
Assignee: CALABRO INDUSTRIES Inc A CORP OF PA
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Filing: 1976-12-17
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Granted: 1978-06-20
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Expires: 1996-12-17
Abstract
Abstract A printed circuit board guide and holding device which is particularly adapted for use with metallic printed circuit boards, and which has improved heat transfer capabilities comprises an elongated heat transfer support member which is adapted to receive the printed circuit board engaging means. The heat transfer support member is of generally U-shaped cross section and is made of metallic material, with the upstanding arms including spaced flanges to enable the passage therethrough of the edge of the printed circuit board. One of said flanges includes a depending heat conductive element that is adapted to directly engage and be in intimate contact with the metallic printed circuit board to facilitate the conductive transfer of heat from the board to the support member.
Inventors
- 👤 Anthony D. Calabro
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 19:50
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/14; H05K7/1401; H05K7/1402; H05K7/1404; H05K7/20; H05K7/20536; H05K7/20545
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A mounting device for printed circuit boards having improved heat transfer capabilities comprising: an elongated generally U-shaped heat transfer support member made of a metallic material and being of generally uniform thickness, said support member including a base and two upstanding arm portions, each of said arm portions including an inwardly directed flange disposed generally parallel to said base, said flanges being spaced a sufficient distance to enable the passage therethrough of the edge of the printed circuit board, and with one of said flanges having a heat conductive element extending therefrom for directly engaging the printed circuit board to facilitate the conductive transfer of heat from said printed circuit board; and printed circuit board engaging means wholly disposed in said U-shaped heat transfer support member for resiliently engaging and holding said printed circuit board.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A mounting device for printed circuit boards having improved heat transfer capabilities comprising: an elongated generally U-shaped heat transfer support member made of a metallic material and being of generally uniform thickness, said support member including a base and two upstanding arm portions, each of said arm portions including an inwardly directed flange disposed generally parallel to said base, said flanges being spaced a sufficient distance to enable the passage therethrough of the edge of the printed circuit board, and with one of said flanges having a heat conductive element extending therefrom for directly engaging the printed circuit board to facilitate the conductive transfer of heat from said printed circuit board; and printed circuit board engaging means wholly disposed in said U-shaped heat transfer support member for resiliently engaging and holding said printed circuit board.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
A mounting device for printed circuit boards as in claim 1 wherein said heat conductive element depends from said one flange and extends generally parallel to said upstanding arm portions, and is disposed between said one flange and said base.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A mounting device for printed circuit boards as in claim 2 wherein said heat conductive element extends for a distance of approximately 2/3 the height of said upstanding arm portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A mounting device for printed circuit boards as in claim 1 wherein said heat transfer support member is made of an extruded aluminum, and wherein said printed circuit board engaging means is metallic.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
A mounting device for printed circuit boards as in claim 1 wherein the mass of the heat conductive element which is in contact with the printed circuit board is substantially greater than the mass of said engaging means which engages said printed circuit board.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
A mounting device for printed circuit boards as in claim 1 wherein said heat transfer support member is of unitary construction.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
145 words
A device for holding and guiding a plurality of metallic printed circuit boards and having improved heat transfer capabilities comprising an integral member including a corresponding plurality of mounting portions, each of which includes an elongated generally U-shaped heat transfer support member made of a metallic material and including a base and two upstanding arm portions, each said arm including an inwardly directed flange disposed generally parallel to said base, said flanges being uniformly spaced a sufficient distance to enable the passage therethrough of the edge of the respective printed circuit board, and with one of said flanges having a heat conductive element depending therefrom for directly engaging the respective printed circuit board to facilitate the conductive transfer of heat from said board; and printed circuit card engaging means, wholly disposed in each said U-shaped member for resiliently engaging and holding said printed circuit board.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
145 words
A device for holding and guiding a plurality of metallic printed circuit boards and having improved heat transfer capabilities comprising an integral member including a corresponding plurality of mounting portions, each of which includes an elongated generally U-shaped heat transfer support member made of a metallic material and including a base and two upstanding arm portions, each said arm including an inwardly directed flange disposed generally parallel to said base, said flanges being uniformly spaced a sufficient distance to enable the passage therethrough of the edge of the respective printed circuit board, and with one of said flanges having a heat conductive element depending therefrom for directly engaging the respective printed circuit board to facilitate the conductive transfer of heat from said board; and printed circuit card engaging means, wholly disposed in each said U-shaped member for resiliently engaging and holding said printed circuit board.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
A device for holding and guiding a plurality of printed circuit boards as in claim 7 wherein the bases of the mounting members are disposed in a single plane.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
40 words
A device for holding and guiding a plurality of printed circuit boards as in claim 7 wherein the mass of each heat conductive element is greater than the portion of each said engaging means which engages said printed circuit board.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
A device for holding and guiding a plurality of printed circuit boards as in claim 7 wherein said integral member is made of extruded aluminum.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
A device for holding and guiding a plurality of printed circuit boards as in claim 7 wherein said integral member is unitary.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
46 words
A device for holding and guiding a plurality of printed circuit boards as in claim 7 wherein each said heat conductive element depends from said one flange and extends generally parallel to said upstanding arm portions, and is disposed between said one flange and said base.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
35 words
A device for holding and guiding a plurality of printed circuit boards as in claim 12 wherein said heat conductive element extends for a distance of approximately 2/3 the height of said upstanding arm portion.
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) | 1981-06-19 | 1981-12-19 | 1982-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-19 | 1985-12-19 | 1986-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-19 | 1989-12-19 | 1990-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |