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Enclosure assembly with two identical covers having modifiable supports for asymmetrically housing a printed circuit board or the like
Assignee: Intel Corp
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Filing: 1990-09-18
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Granted: 1992-05-05
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Expires: 2010-09-18
Abstract
Abstract A rigid enclosure for printed circuit boards that utilizes identical top and bottom covers and provides for offsetting the distance the printed circuit board sits from the bottom cover. The enclosure utilizes features formed into the covers to provide for alignment and fastening. Removable vents provide for air flow to cool the printed circuit board and when removed, allow access for interface to the printed circuit board. Threaded inserts and standoffs provide flexibility for fastening identical parts together.
Inventors
- 👤 Ronald C. Flamm
- 👤 Leonard O. Turner
- 👤 James D. Plunkett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:39
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K5/00; H05K5/10; H05K5/13; H05K7/00; H05K7/14; H05K7/1417; H05K7/142
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
An enclosure assembly for asymmetrically positioning a printed circuit board within said enclosure assembly, said enclosure assembly comprised of: a first molded cover and a second molded cover of identical construction, said first molded cover and second molded cover defining modifiable support means, said modifiable support means including a breakaway portion, for supporting and asymmetrically positioning a printed circuit board in a first in position after modifying said modifiable support means by removing said breakaway portion on said first molded cover or a second position after modifying said modifiable support means by removing said breakaway portion on said second molded cover within said enclosure assembly; a front panel coupled to said first molded cover and said second molded cover; and fastening means fastening said first cover with said second cover.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
An enclosure assembly for asymmetrically positioning a printed circuit board within said enclosure assembly, said enclosure assembly comprised of: a first molded cover and a second molded cover of identical construction, said first molded cover and second molded cover defining modifiable support means, said modifiable support means including a breakaway portion, for supporting and asymmetrically positioning a printed circuit board in a first in position after modifying said modifiable support means by removing said breakaway portion on said first molded cover or a second position after modifying said modifiable support means by removing said breakaway portion on said second molded cover within said enclosure assembly; a front panel coupled to said first molded cover and said second molded cover; and fastening means fastening said first cover with said second cover.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
71 words
The enclosure assembly as recited in claim 1, wherein each of said first cover and said second cover of identical construction further defines: a first alignment means for aligning a printed circuit board within said enclosure assembly; a second alignment means for aligning said first molded cover and said second molded cover; a removable vent; and a plurality of apertures used to enable fastening said first cover to said second cover.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The enclosure assembly as recited in claim 2, wherein said first alignment means is comprised of a plurality of molded ribs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The enclosure assembly as recited in claim 3, wherein said second alignment means is comprised of a tongue and a groove.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The enclosure assembly as recited by claim 4, wherein said fastening means is comprised of a plurality of screws.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
145 words
An enclosure assembly comprised of: a printed circuit board, said printed circuit board defining a plurality of alignment notches, said printed circuit boarding being asymmetrically positioned within said enclosure assembly; a top cover coupled with a bottom cover of identical construction, each of said top cover and said bottom cover defining: (a) a plurality of molded ribs coupling with said plurality of notches defined by said printed circuit board; and (b) a modifiable support means, said modifiable support means including a breakaway portion, for supporting and positioning said printed circuit board in a first asymmetric position after modifying said modifiable support means by removing said breakaway portion on said first molded cover or in a second asymmetric position after modifying said modifiable support means by removing said breakaway portion on said second molded cover; and fastening means fastening said top cover with said bottom cover.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
145 words
An enclosure assembly comprised of: a printed circuit board, said printed circuit board defining a plurality of alignment notches, said printed circuit boarding being asymmetrically positioned within said enclosure assembly; a top cover coupled with a bottom cover of identical construction, each of said top cover and said bottom cover defining: (a) a plurality of molded ribs coupling with said plurality of notches defined by said printed circuit board; and (b) a modifiable support means, said modifiable support means including a breakaway portion, for supporting and positioning said printed circuit board in a first asymmetric position after modifying said modifiable support means by removing said breakaway portion on said first molded cover or in a second asymmetric position after modifying said modifiable support means by removing said breakaway portion on said second molded cover; and fastening means fastening said top cover with said bottom cover.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
113 words
In an enclosure for an electrical device, said electrical device to be coupled to one or more other electrical devices, an improvement comprising: a top cover and a bottom cover of identical construction, said top cover and said bottom cover each defining modifiable means, said modifiable support means including a breakaway portion, for positioning an electrical device in a first asymmetrical position after modifying said modifiable support means by removing said breakaway portion on said first molded cover or in a second asymmetrical position after modifying said modifiable support means by removing said breakaway portion on said second molded cover within said enclosure; and means fastening said top cover with said bottom cover.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
113 words
In an enclosure for an electrical device, said electrical device to be coupled to one or more other electrical devices, an improvement comprising: a top cover and a bottom cover of identical construction, said top cover and said bottom cover each defining modifiable means, said modifiable support means including a breakaway portion, for positioning an electrical device in a first asymmetrical position after modifying said modifiable support means by removing said breakaway portion on said first molded cover or in a second asymmetrical position after modifying said modifiable support means by removing said breakaway portion on said second molded cover within said enclosure; and means fastening said top cover with said bottom cover.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
201 words
An enclosure assembly for asymmetrically positioning a printed circuit board within said enclosure assembly comprised of: a) a first molded cover and a second molded cover of identical construction, said first molded cover coupled to said second molded cover, each of said first molded cover and said second molded cover of identical construction defining: modifiable support means said modifiable support means including a breakaway portion, for supporting a printed circuit board within said enclosure assembly in a first asymmetrical position after modifying said modifiable support means by removing said breakaway portion on said first and molded cover or in a second asymmetric position after modifying said modifiable support means by removing said breakaway portion on said second molded cover; a first alignment means for aligning said printed circuit board within said enclosure assembly, said first alignment means comprised of a plurality of molded ribs; a second alignment means aligning said first molded cover and said second molded cover; and a plurality of apertures used to enable fastening said first cover to said second cover; b) a front panel coupled to said first molded cover and said second molded cover; and c) fastening means fastening said first cover with said second cover.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
201 words
An enclosure assembly for asymmetrically positioning a printed circuit board within said enclosure assembly comprised of: a) a first molded cover and a second molded cover of identical construction, said first molded cover coupled to said second molded cover, each of said first molded cover and said second molded cover of identical construction defining: modifiable support means said modifiable support means including a breakaway portion, for supporting a printed circuit board within said enclosure assembly in a first asymmetrical position after modifying said modifiable support means by removing said breakaway portion on said first and molded cover or in a second asymmetric position after modifying said modifiable support means by removing said breakaway portion on said second molded cover; a first alignment means for aligning said printed circuit board within said enclosure assembly, said first alignment means comprised of a plurality of molded ribs; a second alignment means aligning said first molded cover and said second molded cover; and a plurality of apertures used to enable fastening said first cover to said second cover; b) a front panel coupled to said first molded cover and said second molded cover; and c) fastening means fastening said first cover with said second cover.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
The enclosure assembly as recited in claim 8, wherein said second alignment means is comprised of a tongue and a groove.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
The enclosure assembly as recited by claim 9, wherein said fastening means is comprised of a plurality of screws.
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