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Interconnecting module system
Assignee: Motorola Solutions Inc
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Filing: 1993-07-19
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Granted: 1995-04-18
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Expires: 2013-07-19
Abstract
Abstract A number of modules mechanically and electrically connect to each other to form an interconnecting module system. A latching mechanism connects each of the modules together. There is a backplane in each of the modules. The backplanes are interconnected When the modules are interconnected to each other. In addition, the modules can be stacked on top of each other and on top of a base. The base provides stability and support for the stack of modules.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert J. Carstens
- 👤 David Cucuzella
- 👤 John E. Gatti
- 👤 Naufel C. Naufel
- 👤 John W. Toor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:52
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/14; H05K7/1422; H05K7/1427; H05K7/1429; G; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; G06F1/18; G06F1/183
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
An interconnecting module system, comprising: a module comprising a printed circuit board, means for propagating a signal through the printed circuit board, a plurality of sockets, and a plurality of posts; a latch comprising a plurality of tracks, and a plurality of hooks; a base comprising means for providing the signal, a plurality of pegs, and a plurality of hooks; said pegs fitting into said sockets, said hooks of said latch interlocking with said hooks of said base so that said module connects to said base; and said tracks of said latch sliding into said posts of said module and connecting the means for providing the signal with the means for propagating the signal along the printed circuit board.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
An interconnecting module system, comprising: a module comprising a printed circuit board, means for propagating a signal through the printed circuit board, a plurality of sockets, and a plurality of posts; a latch comprising a plurality of tracks, and a plurality of hooks; a base comprising means for providing the signal, a plurality of pegs, and a plurality of hooks; said pegs fitting into said sockets, said hooks of said latch interlocking with said hooks of said base so that said module connects to said base; and said tracks of said latch sliding into said posts of said module and connecting the means for providing the signal with the means for propagating the signal along the printed circuit board.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
132 words
An interconnecting module system as recited in claim 1, further comprising: a plurality of modules, each comprising a next printed circuit board, a next means for propagating the signal through the next printed circuit board, a plurality of pegs, a plurality of hooks, a plurality of posts, and a plurality of sockets; and a plurality of latches, each comprising a plurality of tracks, and a plurality of hooks; said pegs of one module fitting into said sockets of another module, said tracks of each of said latches sliding into said posts of said modules, said hooks of said module interlocking with said hooks of said another module to fasten said one module to said another module and connect the means for propagating the signal with the next means for propagating the signal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
An interconnecting module system as recited in claim 2, further comprising a plurality of bezels, each connected to a corresponding one of said modules.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
An interconnecting module system as recited in claim 3, wherein a part of a bezel of a module covers part of a bezel of another module.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
An interconnecting module system as recited in claim 1, further comprising a crown connected to said module.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
An interconnecting module system as recited in claim 2, further comprising a crown connected to one of said modules.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
An interconnecting module system as recited in 6, further comprising a plurality of bezels, each connected to a corresponding one of said modules.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
An interconnecting module system as recited in 6, further comprising a plurality of bezels, each connected to a corresponding one of said modules.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
42 words
An interconnecting module system as recited in claim 7, wherein a part of a bezel of a first module covers a part of a bezel of a second module and said crown covers a part of a bezel of said first module.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
37 words
An interconnecting module system as recited in claim 1, further comprising: a bezel connected to said module; and a crown connected to said module so that a part of said crown covers a part of said bezel.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
57 words
An interconnecting module system as recited in claim 1, wherein said module comprises a plurality of latch posts, and a plurality of hooks; and wherein said latch comprises a plurality of tracks connected to said latch posts, a plurality of hooks, and a spring which connects said hooks of said latch to said hooks of said module.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
15 words
An interconnecting module system as recited in claim 1, wherein said latch comprises a spring.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
An interconnecting module system as recited in claim 11, wherein said spring is decompressed to secure said latch to said base.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
21 words
An interconnecting module system as recited in claim 11, wherein said spring is compressed to release said latch from said base.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
17 words
An interconnecting module system as recited in claim 2, further comprising base pads connected to said base.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
17 words
An interconnecting module system as recited in claim 1, further comprising a backplane connected to said module.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
29 words
An interconnecting module system as recited in claim 2, further comprising a plurality of backplanes, each connected to a corresponding one of said modules and connected to each other.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
23 words
An interconnecting module system as recited in claim 1, wherein said module further comprises: an enclosure; and a frame connected to said enclosure.
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