US5476387A
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Memory card frame and cover kit
Assignee: Methode Electronics Inc
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Filing: 1993-06-07
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Granted: 1995-12-19
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Expires: 2013-06-07
Abstract
Abstract A memory card comprises a metallic top cover, metallic bottom cover and frame housing a PC board and electrical connector. The top and bottom covers are joined by mechanical attachment to the frame and are grounded together by electro-mechanical connection and provide for grounding between the PC board and the covers. Mechanical latching mechanism provides for easy assembly of frame and covers by all vertical assembly. Integral spring tabs provide grounding of PC board and provide frictional pressure against PC board to provide stability of assembly.
Inventors
- 👤 Samuel C. Ramey
- 👤 Steven Hiller
- 👤 Joseph Ufheil
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 18:49
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K5/00; H05K5/02; H05K5/0256; H05K5/026; H05K5/0265; H05K5/0269; G; G06; G06K; G06K19/00; G06K19/06; G06K19/067; G06K19/07; G06K19/077; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/946
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A memory card housing for housing a semi-conductor device comprising: a frame having supports for holding a printed circuit board; a top metallic cover having a tab which snap-fits within said frame; a bottom metallic cover having a means for mechanically securing said bottom cover to said frame; said top cover having a top finger perpendicular to said top cover protruding within said frame; said bottom cover having a bottom finger perpendicular to said bottom cover protruding within said frame; and said top and bottom fingers in abutting contact.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A memory card housing for housing a semi-conductor device comprising: a frame having supports for holding a printed circuit board; a top metallic cover having a tab which snap-fits within said frame; a bottom metallic cover having a means for mechanically securing said bottom cover to said frame; said top cover having a top finger perpendicular to said top cover protruding within said frame; said bottom cover having a bottom finger perpendicular to said bottom cover protruding within said frame; and said top and bottom fingers in abutting contact.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The memory card housing of claim 1, wherein said top cover and said bottom cover have a means for electrically grounding to each other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The memory card housing of claim 1, wherein said means for securing said bottom cover includes said bottom cover having a tab which snap-fits within said frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The memory card housing of claim 1, wherein said means for securing said bottom cover includes said bottom cover having a tab which latches over said frame.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The memory card housing of claim 1, wherein said frame having an integral rib protruding inwardly to hold said printed circuit board thereunder.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The memory card housing of claim 1, wherein said top cover having a spring tab integrally attached to said top cover and protruding inwardly to hold said printed circuit board thereunder.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The memory card housing of claim 6, wherein said spring tab makes electrical contact with a printed circuit board to provide electrical grounding.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
The memory card housing of claim 1, wherein said bottom cover having a spring tab integrally attached to said bottom cover and protruding inwardly to hold said printed circuit board thereunder.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
23 words
The memory card housing of claim 8, wherein said spring tab makes electrical contact with a printed circuit board to provide electrical grounding.
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