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US4761712A
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Mounting structure for electronic parts
Assignee: Murata Manufacturing Co Ltd
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Filing: 1986-11-26
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Granted: 1988-08-02
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Expires: 2006-11-26
Abstract
Abstract A mounting structure for temporarily mounting electronic parts fitted into a mounting bore formed in a frame and fixedly soldered at the fitted portion thereto enhances assembly and soldering. The mounting structure includes a tongue integral with the frame, folded thereover, and positioned around the mounting bore, so that the electronic part fitted therein is elastically fixedly supported on the frame by the tongue although the mounting bore is formed slightly larger in diameter than the fitted portion of the electronic part. The electronic part is thus temporarily fixedly held in the frame for being fixedly soldered to the frame with accuracy.
Inventors
- 👤 Katsuo Ito
- 👤 Takami Yamamoto
- 👤 Kazunori Kinoshita
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-05 05:38
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K9/00; H05K9/0007; H05K9/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A mounting structure for fixedly securing electronic parts comprising a frame having a mounting bore for receiving an electronic part therein; a tongue integrally attached at one end thereof to said frame, and having a free end thereof substantially parallel to and adjacent said frame; a retaining bore in said tongue, the diameter of said retaining bore being smaller than the diameter of said mounting bore of said frame, said retaining and mounting bores being substantially aligned for receiving an electronic part therein; a cutout in said free end of said tongue, said cutout extending from said retaining bore to the outermost portion of said free end of said tongue, said cutout providing elastic expansion of said free end of said tongue for fixedly securing an electronic part receivable in said retaining and mounting bores.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A mounting structure for fixedly securing electronic parts comprising a frame having a mounting bore for receiving an electronic part therein; a tongue integrally attached at one end thereof to said frame, and having a free end thereof substantially parallel to and adjacent said frame; a retaining bore in said tongue, the diameter of said retaining bore being smaller than the diameter of said mounting bore of said frame, said retaining and mounting bores being substantially aligned for receiving an electronic part therein; a cutout in said free end of said tongue, said cutout extending from said retaining bore to the outermost portion of said free end of said tongue, said cutout providing elastic expansion of said free end of said tongue for fixedly securing an electronic part receivable in said retaining and mounting bores.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
A mounting structure as in claim 1, wherein said frame comprises an enclosed perimeter, said frame encloses a circuit substrate therein, and said free end of said tongue extends between said frame and said circuit substrate and defines a gap between said frame and said tongue for drawing up molten solder into said gap by capillary action.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
110 words
A mounting structure for fixedly securing electronic parts comprising a frame having a mounting bore for receiving electronic parts therein, a tongue integrally attached to said frame at one end thereof, and having a free end at the other end thereof, a retaining bore in said tongue for securing an electronic part therein, said retaining and mounting bores being substantially aligned for receiving an electronic part therein; a small tongue integrally attached to said tongue, extending into said retaining bore in said tongue, extending into said mounting bore of said frame, and engageable by an electronic part received in said retaining and mounting bores for fixedly retaining the electronic part.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
110 words
A mounting structure for fixedly securing electronic parts comprising a frame having a mounting bore for receiving electronic parts therein, a tongue integrally attached to said frame at one end thereof, and having a free end at the other end thereof, a retaining bore in said tongue for securing an electronic part therein, said retaining and mounting bores being substantially aligned for receiving an electronic part therein; a small tongue integrally attached to said tongue, extending into said retaining bore in said tongue, extending into said mounting bore of said frame, and engageable by an electronic part received in said retaining and mounting bores for fixedly retaining the electronic part.
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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) | 1991-08-02 | 1992-02-01 | 1992-08-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-08-02 | 1996-02-01 | 1996-08-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-08-02 | 2000-02-01 | 2000-08-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |