US4162818A
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Interconnection for planar electronic circuits
Assignee: United States Department of the Air Force
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Filing: 1977-12-28
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Granted: 1979-07-31
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Expires: 1997-12-28
Abstract
Abstract A circuit board with connectors along more than one side designed to be stacked with similar boards, having a plurality of electrical contacts to connect to a connector header with resilient contacts, applying a force to the circuit board which is inclined from a central axis whereby the circuit board and the connector header join a tight, reliable compression contact.
Inventors
- 👤 Jacob H. Martin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 19:02
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K3/00; H05K3/36; H05K3/361; H05K3/365; H05K1/00; H05K1/02; H05K1/14; H05K1/144
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
A multiple circuit board packaging system for electronic devices comprising: at least one planar electronic circuit board, having a plurality of connecting leads radiating outwardly to the edge of the board on one side; a planar circuit board support means having high heat transfer qualities affixed to one side of the circuit board forming a package; protective means covering the circuit board on the side away from the support means; circuit board interconnecting means comprising at least two wall like members, each having a plurality of sequentially positioned angulated slots on one side for receiving a circuit board package and means for resiliently securing a circuit board in the slot while simultaneously making electrical contact with circuit connecting leads.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
A multiple circuit board packaging system for electronic devices comprising: at least one planar electronic circuit board, having a plurality of connecting leads radiating outwardly to the edge of the board on one side; a planar circuit board support means having high heat transfer qualities affixed to one side of the circuit board forming a package; protective means covering the circuit board on the side away from the support means; circuit board interconnecting means comprising at least two wall like members, each having a plurality of sequentially positioned angulated slots on one side for receiving a circuit board package and means for resiliently securing a circuit board in the slot while simultaneously making electrical contact with circuit connecting leads.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A circuit board packaging system according to claim 1 wherein the circuit board support means is angulated to mate with the angulated wall slot member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A circuit board packaging system according to claim 2 wherein the angulated slot member has high heat transfer qualities.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
A circuit board packaging system according to claim 3 wherein the wall like members include a plurality of apertures to allow electrical slot connectors to pass through.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
A circuit board packaging system according to claim 4, including four wall like members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A circuit board packaging system according to claim 1, wherein the circuit board package includes means on each corner for handling the circuit package.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US4045105A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-07-30 | 1983-01-29 | 1983-07-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-07-30 | 1987-01-29 | 1987-07-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-07-30 | 1991-01-29 | 1991-07-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |