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Plug-in module
Assignee: Schroff GmbH
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Filing: 1988-07-05
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Granted: 1989-09-26
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Expires: 2008-07-05
Abstract
Abstract A plug-in module intended for insertion into component carrier for electronic devices. The module is composed of: a circuit board for supporting electronic and electrical components; a face plate having two longitudinal edges which are fastened at a right angle to the circuit board by means of a bracket; and an extractor including a gripping member which projects from the face plate and has two projecting parallel side walls having bearing holes therein for receiving coaxial hinge pins located in the plane of the face plate so that the extractor is pivotal on the coaxial hinge pins. The longitudinal edges of the face plate have two oppositely disposed recesses for engaging the side walls of the extractor so that the hinge pins are seated in the recesses. The side walls of the extractor may be an integral part of the extractor or separate pieces which are attached to the extractor.
Inventors
- 👤 Hans M. Schwenk
- 👤 Paul Mazura
- 👤 Eike Waltz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 05:38
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/14; H05K7/1401; H05K7/1402; H05K7/1409
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
A plug-in module for insertion into component carriers for electronic devices comprising: a circuit board for supporting electronic and electrical components; a bracket having two supporting blocks, each said supporting block having a coaxial hinge pin projecting therefrom; a face plate having two longitudinal edges and having cutouts for engaging said supporting blocks, said face plate being fastened at a right angle to said circuit board by means of said bracket; and an extractor including a gripping member which projects from said face plate and including two projecting parallel side walls having bearing holes therein for receiving said coaxial hinge pins so that said extractor is pivotal on said coaxial hinge pins; wherein said longitudinal edges of said face plate have two oppositely disposed recesses for engaging said side walls of said extractor so that said hinge pins are seated in said recesses and lie in the plane of said face plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
A plug-in module for insertion into component carriers for electronic devices comprising: a circuit board for supporting electronic and electrical components; a bracket having two supporting blocks, each said supporting block having a coaxial hinge pin projecting therefrom; a face plate having two longitudinal edges and having cutouts for engaging said supporting blocks, said face plate being fastened at a right angle to said circuit board by means of said bracket; and an extractor including a gripping member which projects from said face plate and including two projecting parallel side walls having bearing holes therein for receiving said coaxial hinge pins so that said extractor is pivotal on said coaxial hinge pins; wherein said longitudinal edges of said face plate have two oppositely disposed recesses for engaging said side walls of said extractor so that said hinge pins are seated in said recesses and lie in the plane of said face plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A plug-in module according to 1, wherein said bracket includes a guide edge for said circuit board.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A plug-in module according to 1, wherein said bracket includes a guide edge for said circuit board.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A plug-in module according to claim 1, wherein at least one of said hinge pins has a detent face and the associated bearing hole has a corresponding counterface and two laterally following radial slots.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
A plug-in module according to claim 1, wherein said bearing holes include entrance slopes for receiving said hinge pins.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
A plug-in module according to claim 1, wherein a side of said bracket includes a raised portion and said extractor side wall includes faced a depression for interfacing with said raised portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
A plug-in module according to claim 1, wherein said extractor side walls are configured as spring tabs.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
A plug-in module according to claim 6, wherein said spring tabs are an integral part of said extractor.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
158 words
A plug-in module for insertion into component carriers for electronic devices comprising: a circuit board for supporting electronic and electrical components; a bracket; a face plate having two longitudinal edges and having cutouts for engaging said supporting blocks, said face plate being fastened at a right angle to said circuit board by means of said bracket; two coaxial hinge pins disposed in the plane of said face plate; and an extractor having a gripping member which projects from said face plate and two projecting parallel side walls having bearing holes therein for receiving said coaxial hinge pins so that said extractor is pivotal on said coaxial hinge pins; wherein said longitudinal edges of said face plate have two oppositely disposed recesses for engaging said side walls of said extractor, said hinge pins are disposed in said recesses and said extractor includes a lateral recess for inserting one of said two side walls into in a form locking manner.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
158 words
A plug-in module for insertion into component carriers for electronic devices comprising: a circuit board for supporting electronic and electrical components; a bracket; a face plate having two longitudinal edges and having cutouts for engaging said supporting blocks, said face plate being fastened at a right angle to said circuit board by means of said bracket; two coaxial hinge pins disposed in the plane of said face plate; and an extractor having a gripping member which projects from said face plate and two projecting parallel side walls having bearing holes therein for receiving said coaxial hinge pins so that said extractor is pivotal on said coaxial hinge pins; wherein said longitudinal edges of said face plate have two oppositely disposed recesses for engaging said side walls of said extractor, said hinge pins are disposed in said recesses and said extractor includes a lateral recess for inserting one of said two side walls into in a form locking manner.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
A plug-in module according to claim 8 wherein said hinge pins are disposed on said bracket.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
A plug-in module according to claim 8, wherein said inserted side wall includes with a mandrel and said extractor includes a blind bore for receiving said mandrel.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
A plug-in module according to claim 10, said mandrel includes a tab and said blind bore includes a groove for receiving said tab.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
A plug-in module according to claim 8 wherein said hinge pins are disposed on said face plate.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
19 words
A plug-in module according to claim 12 wherein said hinge pins are an integral part of said face plate.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1992-09-25 | 1993-03-27 | 1993-09-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-09-25 | 1997-03-27 | 1997-09-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-09-25 | 2001-03-27 | 2001-09-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |