US5138526A
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Interface slot and speaker seat structure for a mother board
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1991-09-06
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Granted: 1992-08-11
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Expires: 2011-09-06
Abstract
Abstract An interface slot and speaker seat structure for a mother board wherein the structure includes a fixing frame provided with a plurality of spaced left and right trapezoid blocks, with adjacent blocks being provided with corresponding elastic retainers and defining a slot therebetween having elastic elements for securely holding an interface. The fixing frame also includes a speaker seat for holding a speaker, and both positioning hooks and tabs are provided for engaging corresponding slots and holes formed in a computer frame for attaching the fixing frame to the computer frame without requiring fasteners.
Inventors
- 👤 Lin Chung Hsiang
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:15
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04R; H04R1/00; H04R1/02; H04R1/025; G; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; G06F1/18; G06F1/183
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
An interface slot and speaker seat structure for a mother board comprising: a) a fixing frame provided with a plurality of left trapezoid blocks and a plurality of right trapezoid blocks, a slot defined between adjacent left and right trapezoid blocks; b) each trapezoid block including a retainer corresponding to its slot for securing an interface within the slot; c) each slot including means for positioning an interface therein; d) means for securing a speaker in the fixing frame; and e) a positioning hook at each of two lateral sides of the fixing frame and a plurality of positioning tabs extending from the bottom of the fixing frame for engaging, respectively, positioning slots and positioning holes formed in a computer frame to secure the fixing frame to the computer frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
An interface slot and speaker seat structure for a mother board comprising: a) a fixing frame provided with a plurality of left trapezoid blocks and a plurality of right trapezoid blocks, a slot defined between adjacent left and right trapezoid blocks; b) each trapezoid block including a retainer corresponding to its slot for securing an interface within the slot; c) each slot including means for positioning an interface therein; d) means for securing a speaker in the fixing frame; and e) a positioning hook at each of two lateral sides of the fixing frame and a plurality of positioning tabs extending from the bottom of the fixing frame for engaging, respectively, positioning slots and positioning holes formed in a computer frame to secure the fixing frame to the computer frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein the retainer of each trapezoid block extends inwardly into the slot and a spacing is provided between each retainer and its corresponding block for imparting elasticity to the retainer to secure an interface within the slot.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein the means for positioning an interface within the slot includes an opening formed in the middle of the slot and two symmetrical elastic elements on opposite sides of the opening for compression by the interface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The structure of claim 1 wherein the means for securing a speaker in the fixing frame includes a seat defined by a circular wall having a notch formed therein to impart elasticity to the wall for securing the speaker therein.
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) | 1995-08-11 | 1996-02-10 | 1996-08-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-08-11 | 2000-02-10 | 2000-08-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-08-11 | 2004-02-10 | 2004-08-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |