US4780792A
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Sliding circuit card ejection apparatus and method
Assignee: Honeywell Inc
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Filing: 1987-10-05
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Granted: 1988-10-25
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Expires: 2007-10-05
Abstract
Abstract An electronic component module is mounted on a motherboard. An elongated slot is formed in the module. A pair of ejector handles are mounted with the slot. A first leg portion of each handle is mounted on one side of the slot and a second leg portion is mounted on an opposite side of the slot. Each handle has a first end including an aperture formed in each leg and a second end including a flange. A pin connection extends through the apertures and the slot for pivotally and slidably connecting the handle to the module. Each handle is slidably movable from a first end of the slot to a second end of the slot adjacent a supporting chassis. The handles can then be pivoted outwardly away from the module until contacting the chassis, and then urged downwardly into engagement with the chassis thus unseating and lifting the module from nested engagement with the motherboard.
Inventors
- 👤 Allan E. Harris
- 👤 Norman M. Atkin
- 👤 Nicholas J. Wilt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 21:01
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/14; H05K7/1401; H05K7/1402; H05K7/1409
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
An apparatus for removing an electronic component module from a mother board comprising: a core in said electronic component module positioned between two circuit element bearing cards forming an integral part thereof and movable therewith, said core having first and second sides, a longitudinal dimension along an axis perpendicular to said mother board, and a closed slot therein extending through said first, second sides, said slot having a length and a width less than said length, a first end adjacent a surface of said component module, and linearly extending therefrom to a second end at a predetermined distance along said axis from said surface; first and second legs positioned adjacent said first and second sides, each having a first end section with an aperture therein and a second end section; means slideably positioned in said slot for movement along said slot between said first and second ends, said slideably positioned means extending through said apertures for connecting said first and second legs; and means for interconnecting said second end sections of said first and second legs.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
176 words
An apparatus for removing an electronic component module from a mother board comprising: a core in said electronic component module positioned between two circuit element bearing cards forming an integral part thereof and movable therewith, said core having first and second sides, a longitudinal dimension along an axis perpendicular to said mother board, and a closed slot therein extending through said first, second sides, said slot having a length and a width less than said length, a first end adjacent a surface of said component module, and linearly extending therefrom to a second end at a predetermined distance along said axis from said surface; first and second legs positioned adjacent said first and second sides, each having a first end section with an aperture therein and a second end section; means slideably positioned in said slot for movement along said slot between said first and second ends, said slideably positioned means extending through said apertures for connecting said first and second legs; and means for interconnecting said second end sections of said first and second legs.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said interconnecting means forms a surface between said first and second legs and includes a flange perpendicularly extending from said legs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said core has an edge adjacent said first end of said slot and wherein said flange has means for engagement with said edge, such that said electronic component package is locked in place by said engagement when said coupling means is positioned at said second end of said slot.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
99 words
The apparatus of claim 3 wherein said mother board is mounted on a chasis including a wall having a surface and extending from said mother board adjacent said electronic package module, when mounted in said mother board, such that said surface of said wall is adjacent said first end of said slot said slot and said wall constructed and arranged so that said electronic package is removable from said mother board by sliding said connecting means to said first end and pivoting said legs to engage said surface formed by said interconnecting means with said surface of said wall.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 4 wherein said connecting means is a spring pin.
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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) | 1991-10-25 | 1992-04-25 | 1992-10-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-10-25 | 1996-04-25 | 1996-10-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-10-25 | 2000-04-25 | 2000-10-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |