US4806895A
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Toroidal coil mount
Assignee: Zenith Electronics LLC
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Filing: 1987-10-08
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Granted: 1989-02-21
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Expires: 2007-10-08
Abstract
Abstract A mounting device includes a clamp-like first end portion adapted to engage an upper portion of a ferrite core and toroidal winding combination and an elongated, linear second end portion. Disposed along the length of the second end portion of the mounting device in a spaced manner are a plurality of transverse, flexible fingers. The second end portion of the mounting device is adapted for insertion through an aperture in a printed wiring board (PWB), such that the flexible fingers are deflected upon insertion of the mounting device through the aperture and prevent the removal of the mounting device from the PWB. A double coated foam-type tape or an epoxy glue is disposed between the PWB and a lower portion of the coil/core combination as well as between the first upper end portion of the mounting device and an upper portion of the coil/core combination to protect the toroidal winding from unnecessary contact and possible damage and to maintain the mounted assembly under tension. The portion of the mounting device extending through and beyond the PWB is cut away prior to wave soldering of the ends, or leads, of the toroidal coil to circuitry on the PWB.
Inventors
- 👤 William M. Petrow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:50
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01F; H01F27/00; H01F27/02; H01F27/027; H05; H05K; H05K3/00; H05K3/30; H05K3/301
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
An apparatus mounting a toroidal coil/core combination to a support structure having an aperture therein comprising: first engaging means adapted for insertion in the support structure's aperture securely engaging the support structure, wherein said first engaging means includes keying means for permitting said apparatus to be attached to said support structure only in a given, predetermined orientation; and second engaging means coupled to said first engaging means engaging and urging the toroidal coil/core combination in intimate contact with the support structure when said first engaging means is inserted in the support structure's aperture.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
93 words
An apparatus mounting a toroidal coil/core combination to a support structure having an aperture therein comprising: first engaging means adapted for insertion in the support structure's aperture securely engaging the support structure, wherein said first engaging means includes keying means for permitting said apparatus to be attached to said support structure only in a given, predetermined orientation; and second engaging means coupled to said first engaging means engaging and urging the toroidal coil/core combination in intimate contact with the support structure when said first engaging means is inserted in the support structure's aperture.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus support structure and coil/core combination of claim 1 wherein said first and second engaging means are comprised, in combination, of a unitary structure.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus support structure and coil/core combination of claim 2 wherein said unitary structure is comprised of a semi-rigid, resilient material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus support structure and coil/core combination of claim 3 wherein said semi-rigid, resilient material is comprised of plastic.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus support structure and coil/core combination of claim 1 wherein said first engaging means comprises an elongated, linear member having a plurality of spaced teeth along at least a portion of the length thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus support structure and coil/core combination of claim 5 wherein said elongated, linear member has a tapered distal end.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus support structure and coil/core combination of claim 6 wherein said teeth are angled generally away from the tapered distal end of said elongated, linear member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus support structure and coil/core combination of claim 1 wherein said first engaging means includes a pair of spaced, elongated, linear, parallel members separated by a slot.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus support structure and coil/core combination of claim 8 wherein each of said spaced members includes a respective plurality of teeth along the length thereof.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus support structure and coil/core combination of claim 9 wherein each of said teeth is angled generally away from a respective distal end of each of said spaced members.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus support structure and coil/core combination of claim 9 wherein said apparatus is comprised of a resilient, semi-rigid material.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus support structure and coil/core combination of claim 11 wherein the distal end of each of said spaced members is tapered.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus support structure and coil/core combination of claim 1 wherein said keying means comprises a cross section of said first engaging means which is complementary to the aperture in the support structure.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus support structure and coil/core combination of claim 13 wherein the cross section of said first engaging means and the aperture in the support structure are semi-circular.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus support structure and coil/core combination of claim 1 wherein said second engaging means includes a recessed lower portion engaging an upper portion of the toroidal coil/core combination.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus support structure and coil/core combination of claim 15 wherein the recessed lower portion of said second engaging means is concave.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus support structure and coil/core combination of claim 15 wherein the recessed lower portion of said second engaging means includes a pair of coupled, angled, flat members.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus support structure and coil/core combination of claim 15 wherein the recessed lower portion of said second engaging member engages the toroidal core/coil combination generally transverse to the plane of said combination.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus support structure and coil/core combination of claim 15 wherein the recessed lower portion of said second engaging member engages the toroidal core/coil combination generally in the plane of said combination.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus support structure and coil/core combination of claim 1 further comprising resilient spacer means disposed between said second engaging means and the toroidal coil/core combination and between the support structure and the toroidal coil/core combination.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus support structure and coil/core combination of claim 20 wherein said resilient spacer means is comprised of foam type.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus support structure and coil/core combination of claim 1 wherein the support structure is a printed wiring board.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-02-21 | 1992-08-22 | 1993-02-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-02-21 | 1996-08-22 | 1997-02-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-02-21 | 2000-08-22 | 2001-02-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |