US5405035A
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Junction box case locking structure
Assignee: Sumitomo Wiring Systems Ltd
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Filing: 1994-01-28
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Granted: 1995-04-11
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Expires: 2014-01-28
Abstract
Abstract Three of the side walls of the upper and lower cases are locked together by use of corresponding locking holes and claws. The cases are locked together at the remaining one side at which a mounting stay is provided by a vertically extending locking channel and locking flange, which are provided separately on the upper and lower cases. Any external force working from the stay to open the side wall of the case to the outside is thus restricted by engagement of the locking flange and channel.
Inventors
- 👤 Shinsyu Kato
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:20
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/08; H02G3/086; H05; H05K; H05K5/00; H05K5/10; H05K5/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
238 words
A case locking structure for locking a first case and a second case in a closed condition to define a junction box, said case locking structure comprising: a first side wall having four sides and surrounding said first case; a second side wall having four sides and surrounding said second case, said first and second side walls fittingly and slidingly inserted in an insert direction to each other to close said first and second cases; at least one engaging member formed on only three of said four sides of said first side wall; at least one engageable member formed on only three of said four sides of said second side wall for locking said first and second cases together in said insert direction; only the fourth side of said first side wall having a locking channel formed in said insert direction with one end of said locking channel being opened; a locking flange formed on only the fourth side of said second side wall for being slidingly engaged in said locking channel in said insert direction thereby holding said first and second side walls at the slidingly engaged position by said locking channel and said locking flange, together in a direction perpendicular to said insert direction; and a mounting stay projection formed on only the fourth side of one of said first side wall and second side wall and extending outwardly in the vicinity of said locking channel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
238 words
A case locking structure for locking a first case and a second case in a closed condition to define a junction box, said case locking structure comprising: a first side wall having four sides and surrounding said first case; a second side wall having four sides and surrounding said second case, said first and second side walls fittingly and slidingly inserted in an insert direction to each other to close said first and second cases; at least one engaging member formed on only three of said four sides of said first side wall; at least one engageable member formed on only three of said four sides of said second side wall for locking said first and second cases together in said insert direction; only the fourth side of said first side wall having a locking channel formed in said insert direction with one end of said locking channel being opened; a locking flange formed on only the fourth side of said second side wall for being slidingly engaged in said locking channel in said insert direction thereby holding said first and second side walls at the slidingly engaged position by said locking channel and said locking flange, together in a direction perpendicular to said insert direction; and a mounting stay projection formed on only the fourth side of one of said first side wall and second side wall and extending outwardly in the vicinity of said locking channel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
A case locking structure according to claim 1, wherein said at least one engaging member and said at least one engageable member are a claw and a recess, respectively.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A case locking structure according to claim 1, wherein said at least one engaging member and said at least one engageable member are a recess and a claw, respectively.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A case locking structure according to claim 1, wherein said second side wall fits into the inside of said first side wall.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1998-04-10 | 1998-10-10 | 1999-04-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2002-04-10 | 2002-10-10 | 2003-04-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2006-04-10 | 2006-10-10 | 2007-04-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |