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US5499162A
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Universal frame for data card
Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1994-11-08
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Granted: 1996-03-12
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Expires: 2014-11-08
Abstract
Abstract This is a data card frame provided with a unique end rail which is bifurcated to form a receptacle port which can accept any number of different connector headers each of which is designed not only to mate with a selected external plug or terminal but is further uniquely designed to mate with a particular data card being supported in the frame. The receptacle port in the frame is also provided with locking detents coded to assure the correct positioning of the connector header in the receptacle port during insertion therein. The receptacle port is further provided with metal latching inserts matching locking hooks on a mating external plug that permit the external plug to be inserted into, with minimal force and securely latched thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 Jaroslav B. Bartuska
- 👤 Richard J. Grimm
- 👤 Albert J. Kerklaan
- 👤 David J. Saunders
- 👤 Jerzy M. Zalesinski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:56
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: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A data card frame comprising: a frame for mounting a printed circuit card therein; said frame including a generally hollow receptacle port for the insertion of a removable interfacing connector header therein; said header being provided with pass through terminal means having a first end connectable to said printed circuit board mounted in said frame and a second end adapted to mate with an external connector plug therein; said header being further provided with locating means; and said port being further provided with means for interfacing with said locating means on said header to selectively locate said header in said port.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A data card frame comprising: a frame for mounting a printed circuit card therein; said frame including a generally hollow receptacle port for the insertion of a removable interfacing connector header therein; said header being provided with pass through terminal means having a first end connectable to said printed circuit board mounted in said frame and a second end adapted to mate with an external connector plug therein; said header being further provided with locating means; and said port being further provided with means for interfacing with said locating means on said header to selectively locate said header in said port.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
69 words
A data card frame comprising: a frame having a pair of opposite side rails, and opposite end rails arranged 90 degrees to said side rails; the first one of said end rails including means for securing a printed circuit board between said side rails; and the other of said end rails including a bifurcated region forming a receptacle port adapted for the insertion of an interfacing connector header therein.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
69 words
A data card frame comprising: a frame having a pair of opposite side rails, and opposite end rails arranged 90 degrees to said side rails; the first one of said end rails including means for securing a printed circuit board between said side rails; and the other of said end rails including a bifurcated region forming a receptacle port adapted for the insertion of an interfacing connector header therein.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The data card frame of claim 2 wherein: said connector header is provided with pass through terminal means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
40 words
The data card frame of claim 2 wherein: said connector pass through terminal means have a first end connectable to a printed circuit board secured in said frame and a second end adapted to mate with an external connector plug.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The data card of claim 4 wherein said cavities are adjacent said bifurcated region and provided with metal latching means therein.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The data card of claim 5 wherein said metal latching means are flat plates in the form of a hollow square.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The data card of claim 6 wherein said flat plates are positioned a approximately 45 degrees with respect to the length of said other end rail.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The data card of claim 2 wherein said other end rail is further provided with cavities therein for receiving locking hooks provided on said cable connector.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
137 words
A PCMCIA data card comprising: a hollow rectangular frame, molded of plastic material, having a pair of opposing side rails, and a pair of opposing end rails arranged 90 degrees to said side rails; said end rails maintaining each said side rails in a spaced parallel fixed relationship; one of said end rails including metal clip means for securing a printed circuit board between said side rails; the other of said end rails including a bifurcated region forming a receptacle port adapted for the insertion of an interfacing connector header, a connector header, provided with pass through terminal means connectable to a printed circuit board, secured in said frame, and to an external connector plug, cavities positioned in said other end rail on either side of said bifurcated region; and said cavities having metal latching member therein.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
137 words
A PCMCIA data card comprising: a hollow rectangular frame, molded of plastic material, having a pair of opposing side rails, and a pair of opposing end rails arranged 90 degrees to said side rails; said end rails maintaining each said side rails in a spaced parallel fixed relationship; one of said end rails including metal clip means for securing a printed circuit board between said side rails; the other of said end rails including a bifurcated region forming a receptacle port adapted for the insertion of an interfacing connector header, a connector header, provided with pass through terminal means connectable to a printed circuit board, secured in said frame, and to an external connector plug, cavities positioned in said other end rail on either side of said bifurcated region; and said cavities having metal latching member therein.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
91 words
A data card frame comprising: a frame molded of plastic material having a pair of opposite side rails, opposite and opposite end rails arranged 90 degrees to said side rails; one of said end rails including means for securing a printed circuit board between said side rails; and the other of said end rails including a bifurcated region forming a receptacle port adapted for the insertion of a universal connector body, said connector being provided with pass through terminal means connectable to said printed circuit board and to an external connector.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
91 words
A data card frame comprising: a frame molded of plastic material having a pair of opposite side rails, opposite and opposite end rails arranged 90 degrees to said side rails; one of said end rails including means for securing a printed circuit board between said side rails; and the other of said end rails including a bifurcated region forming a receptacle port adapted for the insertion of a universal connector body, said connector being provided with pass through terminal means connectable to said printed circuit board and to an external connector.
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