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US5394306A
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Shock absorbent packaging apparatus
Assignee: Norand Corp
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Filing: 1993-09-07
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Granted: 1995-02-28
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Expires: 2013-09-07
Abstract
Abstract The present invention provides a mechanism for kinetic energy dissipation which allows the bulk of the mass (e.g., a portable terminal) to be decelerated over some working distance such that the deceleration force is below the damage point. The present invention provides a molded "rubberlike" structure that serves as a carrier or cushion for internal structure (e.g., internal components of a portable terminal). The carrier structure has molded features including an outer frame that serves as a gasket, bumper and support and an inner structure which is molded to conform to the shape of the fragile electronic components that make up, for example, the terminal.
Inventors
- 👤 Steven E. Koenck
- 👤 Darald R. Schultz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 10:28
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/14; H05K7/1417; H02; H02B; H02B1/00; H02B1/26; H02B1/46; H02B1/48
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
222 words
A shock absorbent package, comprising: (a) a shock sensitive component; (b) a protective housing with a wall having exterior and interior sides, said housing having (1) an interior space protectively housing said shock sensitive component, and (2) at least two openings providing accesses to said shock sensitive component; and (c) at least two shock absorbent mounts, each extending through one of said openings and protectively mounting said shock sensitive component within said interior space of said protective housing, said mounts each having (1) a bumper portion extending outside said protective housing and fabricated from an elastically deformable polymer for dissipating shock energy to said housing, (2) an outer seal and an inner seal, said outer seal abutting against the exterior of the wall of said protective housing and said inner seal abutting against the interior of the wall of said protective housing, said seals fabricated from an elastically deformable polymer and elastically deformably connected to said bumper portion for sealing said interior space of said housing, (3) a mounting portion fabricated from an elastically deformable polymer and elastically deformably connected to said outer and inner seals and said bumper portion for securing said mount to said shock sensitive component, and (4) an elastically deformable portion between said bumper portion and said mounting portion for dissipating shock energy to said shock sensitive component.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
222 words
A shock absorbent package, comprising: (a) a shock sensitive component; (b) a protective housing with a wall having exterior and interior sides, said housing having (1) an interior space protectively housing said shock sensitive component, and (2) at least two openings providing accesses to said shock sensitive component; and (c) at least two shock absorbent mounts, each extending through one of said openings and protectively mounting said shock sensitive component within said interior space of said protective housing, said mounts each having (1) a bumper portion extending outside said protective housing and fabricated from an elastically deformable polymer for dissipating shock energy to said housing, (2) an outer seal and an inner seal, said outer seal abutting against the exterior of the wall of said protective housing and said inner seal abutting against the interior of the wall of said protective housing, said seals fabricated from an elastically deformable polymer and elastically deformably connected to said bumper portion for sealing said interior space of said housing, (3) a mounting portion fabricated from an elastically deformable polymer and elastically deformably connected to said outer and inner seals and said bumper portion for securing said mount to said shock sensitive component, and (4) an elastically deformable portion between said bumper portion and said mounting portion for dissipating shock energy to said shock sensitive component.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2002-02-27 | 2002-08-29 | 2003-02-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2006-02-27 | 2006-08-29 | 2007-02-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |