US5444601A
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Personal computer having an expansion board connector restrained by a wall and supporting a circuit board
Assignee: Toshiba Corp
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Filing: 1994-10-26
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Granted: 1995-08-22
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Expires: 2014-10-26
Abstract
Abstract An electronic device, such as a personal computer, has a rectangular main body including a bottom wall and a side wall which has an opening. A circuit board is arranged in the main body to oppose the bottom wall within a predetermined distance. The circuit board and the bottom wall define a mounting space therebetween. An expansion board is mounted in the mounting space and detachable through the bottom wall and the side wall. A connector is fixed to and electrically connected to the circuit board and located between the circuit board and the bottom wall. The connector has a connecting portion opposing the opening and allowing connection of the expansion board thereto. The connector also supports the circuit board. A restraining system is provided for restraining movement of the connector with respect to the bottom wall.
Inventors
- 👤 Masami Honda
- 👤 Masaaki Takada
- 👤 Yousuke Miura
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 13:50
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; G06F1/1613; G06F1/1615; G06F1/1616; G06F1/1633; G06F1/1635; G06F1/1656; G06F1/1658; G06F1/1662; G06F1/1669; G06F1/1675; G06F1/1679; G06F1/20; G06F1/203; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S174/00; Y10S174/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
An electronic device comprising: a rectangular main body including a bottom wall and a rear wall having an opening; a circuit board arranged in the main body to oppose the bottom wall with a predetermined distance, the circuit board and the bottom wall defining a mounting space therebetween; an expansion board mounted in the mounting space and detachable through the opening; a connector fixed to and electrically connected to the circuit board and located between the circuit board and the bottom wall, the connector having a connecting portion opposing the opening and allowing connection of the expansion board thereto, and the connector having a lower end portion in contact with the bottom wall and supporting the circuit board; and restraining means for restraining movement of the connector with respect to the bottom wall, the restraining means having a first engaging portion formed on the lower end portion of the connector, and a second engaging portion formed on the bottom wall and engaged with the first engaging portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
An electronic device comprising: a rectangular main body including a bottom wall and a rear wall having an opening; a circuit board arranged in the main body to oppose the bottom wall with a predetermined distance, the circuit board and the bottom wall defining a mounting space therebetween; an expansion board mounted in the mounting space and detachable through the opening; a connector fixed to and electrically connected to the circuit board and located between the circuit board and the bottom wall, the connector having a connecting portion opposing the opening and allowing connection of the expansion board thereto, and the connector having a lower end portion in contact with the bottom wall and supporting the circuit board; and restraining means for restraining movement of the connector with respect to the bottom wall, the restraining means having a first engaging portion formed on the lower end portion of the connector, and a second engaging portion formed on the bottom wall and engaged with the first engaging portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A device according to claim 1, wherein the first engaging portion has a projection extending from the connector in parallel to the bottom wall, and the second engaging portions has a frame portion extending from the bottom wall.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
167 words
An electronic device comprising: a rectangular main body including a bottom wall and a side wall having an opening; a circuit board arranged in the main body to oppose the bottom wall within a predetermined distance, the circuit board and the bottom wall defining a mounting space therebetween; an expansion board mounted in the mounting space and detachable through the opening; a connector fixed to and electrically connected to the circuit board and located between the circuit board and the bottom wall, the connector having a connecting portion opposing the opening and allowing connection of the expansion board thereto, and the connector having a lower end portion in contact with the bottom wall and supporting the circuit board; and restraining means for restraining movement of the connector with respect to the bottom wall, the restraining means having a first engaging portion formed on the lower end portion of the connector, and a second engaging portion formed on the bottom wall and engaged with the first engaging portion.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
167 words
An electronic device comprising: a rectangular main body including a bottom wall and a side wall having an opening; a circuit board arranged in the main body to oppose the bottom wall within a predetermined distance, the circuit board and the bottom wall defining a mounting space therebetween; an expansion board mounted in the mounting space and detachable through the opening; a connector fixed to and electrically connected to the circuit board and located between the circuit board and the bottom wall, the connector having a connecting portion opposing the opening and allowing connection of the expansion board thereto, and the connector having a lower end portion in contact with the bottom wall and supporting the circuit board; and restraining means for restraining movement of the connector with respect to the bottom wall, the restraining means having a first engaging portion formed on the lower end portion of the connector, and a second engaging portion formed on the bottom wall and engaged with the first engaging portion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
167 words
An electronic device comprising: a rectangular main body including a bottom wall and a side wall having an opening; a circuit board arranged in the main body to oppose the bottom wall with a predetermined distance, the circuit board and the bottom wall defining a mounting space therebetween; an expansion device mounted in the mounting space and detachable through the opening; a connector fixed to and electrically connected to the circuit board and located between the circuit board and the bottom wall, the connector having a connecting portion opposing the opening and allowing connection of the expansion device thereto, and the connector having a lower end portion in contact with the bottom wall and supporting the circuit board; and restraining means for restraining movement of the connector with respect to the bottom wall, the restraining means having a first engaging portion formed on the lower end portion of the connector, and a second engaging portion formed on the bottom wall and engaged with the first engaging portion.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
167 words
An electronic device comprising: a rectangular main body including a bottom wall and a side wall having an opening; a circuit board arranged in the main body to oppose the bottom wall with a predetermined distance, the circuit board and the bottom wall defining a mounting space therebetween; an expansion device mounted in the mounting space and detachable through the opening; a connector fixed to and electrically connected to the circuit board and located between the circuit board and the bottom wall, the connector having a connecting portion opposing the opening and allowing connection of the expansion device thereto, and the connector having a lower end portion in contact with the bottom wall and supporting the circuit board; and restraining means for restraining movement of the connector with respect to the bottom wall, the restraining means having a first engaging portion formed on the lower end portion of the connector, and a second engaging portion formed on the bottom wall and engaged with the first engaging portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
164 words
An electronic device comprising: a rectangular main body including a first wall and a second wall having an opening; a circuit board arranged in the main body to oppose the first wall with a predetermined distance, the circuit board and the first wall defining a mounting space therebetween; an expansion device detachably inserted in the mounting space through the opening; a connector fixed to and electrically connected to the circuit board and located between the circuit board and the first wall, the connector having a connecting portion opposing the opening and allowing connection of the expansion device thereto, and the connector having an end portion in contact with the first wall and supporting the circuit board; and restraining means for restraining movement of the connector with respect to the first wall, the restraining means having a first engaging portion formed on the end portion of the connector, and a second engaging portion formed on the first wall and engaged with the first engaging portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
164 words
An electronic device comprising: a rectangular main body including a first wall and a second wall having an opening; a circuit board arranged in the main body to oppose the first wall with a predetermined distance, the circuit board and the first wall defining a mounting space therebetween; an expansion device detachably inserted in the mounting space through the opening; a connector fixed to and electrically connected to the circuit board and located between the circuit board and the first wall, the connector having a connecting portion opposing the opening and allowing connection of the expansion device thereto, and the connector having an end portion in contact with the first wall and supporting the circuit board; and restraining means for restraining movement of the connector with respect to the first wall, the restraining means having a first engaging portion formed on the end portion of the connector, and a second engaging portion formed on the first wall and engaged with the first engaging portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
37 words
An electronic device according to claim 5, wherein said first engaging portion has an projection extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to an insertion direction of the electronic device and detachably engaged with the second engaging portion.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
43 words
An electronic device according to claim 5, wherein said main body has guide means arranged between the circuit board and the first wall, for guiding insertion of the expansion device into the mounting space and supporting the expansion device in the mounting space.
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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) | 1998-08-21 | 1999-02-20 | 1999-08-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2002-08-21 | 2003-02-20 | 2003-08-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2006-08-21 | 2007-02-20 | 2007-08-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |