US4420795A
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Electronic component mounting
Assignee: SR&D Inc
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Filing: 1981-08-17
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Granted: 1983-12-13
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Expires: 2001-08-17
Abstract
Abstract A mounting bracket supports electronic components, particularly a plurality of resistors in a parallel array. The mounting bracket is secured to a printed circuit board to which the resistors are attached in a predetermined circuit arrangement. The mounting bracket has cut-outs defined by oppositely disposed ears between which the resistor is forcibly placed. The mounting bracket forms a means for holding the resistors to facilitate attachment to the printed circuit board and furthermore forms a permanent support therefor so as to substantially eliminate detachment of the resistors due to vibration or other causes.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald T. Scholz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 20:12
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K3/00; H05K3/30; H05K3/301; H05K2201/00; H05K2201/10; H05K2201/10431; H05K2201/10606; H05K3/32; H05K3/34; H05K3/3447
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A mounting apparatus positioning and mounting electronic components such as high wattage resistors to a substrate board and comprising an elongated bracket having two elongated legs, means securing one of the legs to the substrate board including means for positioning the bracket intermediate predetermined points of attachment of the electronic components, the other of the legs extending substantially normal to the substrate board and having spacedly disposed and integral therewith a plurality of pairs of cut-out ears, each pair of ears extending substantially normal to said other leg and defining an aperture in the leg which receives a respective electronic component, said electronic components extending substantially orthogonally to the length of the bracket and said predetermined points of attachment including a terminal extending at least one on each side of the bracket, said ears being positioned to form an aperture width dimensioned relative to the component width to assure a force-fit of the component into the aperture.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A mounting apparatus positioning and mounting electronic components such as high wattage resistors to a substrate board and comprising an elongated bracket having two elongated legs, means securing one of the legs to the substrate board including means for positioning the bracket intermediate predetermined points of attachment of the electronic components, the other of the legs extending substantially normal to the substrate board and having spacedly disposed and integral therewith a plurality of pairs of cut-out ears, each pair of ears extending substantially normal to said other leg and defining an aperture in the leg which receives a respective electronic component, said electronic components extending substantially orthogonally to the length of the bracket and said predetermined points of attachment including a terminal extending at least one on each side of the bracket, said ears being positioned to form an aperture width dimensioned relative to the component width to assure a force-fit of the component into the aperture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A mounting apparatus as set forth in claim 1 including apertures of different size to accommodate resistors of different wattage.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A mounting apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein the bracket is constructed of a cold rolled steel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A mounting apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein said electronic components are each mounted for engagement with the support bracket at about the mid-point of the electronic component.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
A mounting apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein the ears are a small degree angle out of the orthogonal to said other leg to provide an interference fit between each component and the ears.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
18 words
A mounting apparatus as set forth in claim 5 wherein each component is of square or rectangular cross-section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
A mounting apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein there are provided terminals at each respective end of each electronic component so that the terminals are one on each side of the bracket.
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) | 1986-12-12 | 1987-06-13 | 1987-12-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-12-12 | 1991-06-13 | 1991-12-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-12-12 | 1995-06-13 | 1995-12-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |