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Modular packaging system
Assignee: Gichner Systems Group Inc
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Filing: 1985-09-09
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Granted: 1987-10-13
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Expires: 2005-09-09
Abstract
Abstract An electronic component packaging system provides individual structural elements of modules that provide both the strength and the internal structure to mount electrical components such as circuit boards without the use of subracks. The resulting structure provides up to 15 percent more usable space for circuit boards. The modules are constructed as to be easily fixed to one another to form a multiple element modular packaging system.
Inventors
- 👤 Fred Bohm
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 06:49
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K5/00; H05K5/30; H05K7/00; H05K7/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A module for packaging electrical components and performing the function of a card cage as well as a supporting frame, comprising: first and second side walls connected in spaced apart relation, said side walls each integrally defining a structural peripheral channel including an engagement surface facing outwardly from said side wall, said peripheral channel being defined by a peripheral return flange extending continuously around the edge of said side wall, said return flange comprising a first flange member extending outwardly from said side wall, and a second substantially flat flange member extending vertically inwardly in the plane of the side wall from said first member toward the center of said side wall; and a plurality of rails connected directly to said side walls and extending therebetween for receiving card guides.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A module for packaging electrical components and performing the function of a card cage as well as a supporting frame, comprising: first and second side walls connected in spaced apart relation, said side walls each integrally defining a structural peripheral channel including an engagement surface facing outwardly from said side wall, said peripheral channel being defined by a peripheral return flange extending continuously around the edge of said side wall, said return flange comprising a first flange member extending outwardly from said side wall, and a second substantially flat flange member extending vertically inwardly in the plane of the side wall from said first member toward the center of said side wall; and a plurality of rails connected directly to said side walls and extending therebetween for receiving card guides.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The module of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of card guides supported by said rails.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
The module of claim 1, further comprising an upper engagement surface comprising coplanar upper segments of each of said first flange members and means for connecting said side walls including a flat surface in the plane of said upper segments of said first flange members.
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