US4764414A
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Device for the mounting of hybrid circuit substrates on printed circuit board
Assignee: Nortel Networks Ltd
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Filing: 1986-10-03
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Granted: 1988-08-16
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Expires: 2006-10-03
Abstract
Abstract The device comprises a mounting frame adapted to receive and support the hybrid circuit and a pair of wing frames, one at each end of the thin frame for supporting it at a predetermined angle in relation to the printed circuit board. The wing frames may be angled outwardly away from the mounting frame thereby allowing a plurality of the devices to be nestled adjacent one another in close proximity.
Inventors
- 👤 Roger A. Beun
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 07:51
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/02; H05K7/12; H05K3/00; H05K3/36; H05K3/366; H05K2201/00; H05K2201/10; H05K2201/10227; H05K2201/10424; H05K2201/10431; H05K2201/10606; H05K3/30; H05K3/301; H05K3/32; H05K3/34; H05K3/3447; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/901; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24802; Y10T428/24917
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
78 words
A device for mounting a thick film hybrid circuit on a printed circuit board comprising, a frame of plastic material into which the hybrid circuit may be mounted and a pair of wing frames each one secured to a respective edge of the mounting frame and projecting therefrom in the same direction, the wing frames being shaped to prop the mounting frame at a predetermined angle from 0 to 90 degrees in relation to the printed circuit board.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
78 words
A device for mounting a thick film hybrid circuit on a printed circuit board comprising, a frame of plastic material into which the hybrid circuit may be mounted and a pair of wing frames each one secured to a respective edge of the mounting frame and projecting therefrom in the same direction, the wing frames being shaped to prop the mounting frame at a predetermined angle from 0 to 90 degrees in relation to the printed circuit board.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A device for mounting a hybrid circuit on a printed circuit board as defined in claim 1 wherein the wing frames are integral with the mounting frame.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
A device for mounting a hybrid circuit on a printed circuit board as defined in claim 2 wherein the wing frames are triangularly shaped and are angled outwardly away from the mounting frame thereby allowing a plurality of support structures to be nestled adjacent one another in close proximity.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
49 words
A device for mounting a hybrid circuit on a printed circuit board as defined in claim 3 wherein the mounting frame is a C-shaped resilient frame, the extremities of the C-shaped frame each having a pair of cooperating tabs adapted to support a respective corner of the hybrid circuit.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
A device for mounting a hybrid circuit on a printed circuit board as defined in claim 4 wherein the base of the mounting frame is provided with a plurality of holes located cooperatively with connecting pins of the hybrid circuit.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
49 words
A device for mounting a hybrid circuit on a printed circuit board as defined in claim 5 wherein the surface of the device facing the printed circuit board is provided with a plurality of projections for preventing the surface from coming into full contact with the printed circuit board.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
A device for mounting a hybrid circuit on a printed circuit board as defined in claim 3 wherein the mounting frame is a rectangular frame adapted to receive the hybrid circuit and means for securing the circuit within the frame.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
A device for mounting a hybrid circuit on a printed circuit board as defined in claim 7 wherein the base of the mounting frame is provided with a plurality of holes located cooperatively with connecting pins of the hybrid circuit.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
47 words
A device for mounting a hybrid circuit on a printed circuit board as defined in claim 8 wherein the securing means comprises at least a pair of protrusions along the inside periphery of the mounting frame for preventing the hybrid circuit from coming out of the frame.
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) | 1991-08-16 | 1992-02-15 | 1992-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-08-16 | 1996-02-15 | 1996-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-08-16 | 2000-02-15 | 2000-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |