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US5563772A
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Rigidized outer support structure for an integrated circuit card
Assignee: Quarterhill Inc
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Filing: 1995-05-30
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Granted: 1996-10-08
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Expires: 2015-05-30
Abstract
Abstract A integrated circuit card having a rigidized frame to surround the electronic devices on a printed circuit (PC) board. The card includes a frame and integral cover for the top and bottom. The top and bottom are constructed out of a material that does not interfere with the use of an antenna coupled to the board assembly within the card. The bottom and top are coupled together using pins. When the two are coupled together the frame is better supported.
Inventors
- 👤 Jeffreys R. Nichols
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 17:14
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K5/00; H05K5/02; H05K5/0256; H05K5/026; H05K5/0265; H05K5/0269; G; G06; G06F; G06F13/00; G06F13/38; G06F13/40; G06F13/4063; G06F13/409; H05K5/0273
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
205 words
A PCMCIA card for use in a computer system comprising: a first rigid non-conductive cover having a first integrated frame portion, wherein the first cover is comprised of molded plastic; a second rigid non-conductive cover having a second integrated second portion, wherein the second cover is comprised of molded plastic; and a board assembly having a plurality of electronic devices coupled together to provide a function, wherein the board assembly includes a PCMCIA 68-pin connector interface for coupling to the computer system to transfer signals between the computer system and the plurality of electronic devices, wherein the first cover and the second cover are bonded together, such that the first integrated frame portion and the second integrated frame portion form a rigidized frame around the board assembly to form a card architecture that adheres to the PCMCIA standard, and wherein the board assembly is contained within the first rigid cover and the second rigid cover, such that the PCMCIA 68-pin connector interface of the board assembly is exposed outside of the IC card, and further wherein the second rigid cover includes at least one support integrated therein to prevent depression between the second cover and the first cover to protect the plurality of electronic devices.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
205 words
A PCMCIA card for use in a computer system comprising: a first rigid non-conductive cover having a first integrated frame portion, wherein the first cover is comprised of molded plastic; a second rigid non-conductive cover having a second integrated second portion, wherein the second cover is comprised of molded plastic; and a board assembly having a plurality of electronic devices coupled together to provide a function, wherein the board assembly includes a PCMCIA 68-pin connector interface for coupling to the computer system to transfer signals between the computer system and the plurality of electronic devices, wherein the first cover and the second cover are bonded together, such that the first integrated frame portion and the second integrated frame portion form a rigidized frame around the board assembly to form a card architecture that adheres to the PCMCIA standard, and wherein the board assembly is contained within the first rigid cover and the second rigid cover, such that the PCMCIA 68-pin connector interface of the board assembly is exposed outside of the IC card, and further wherein the second rigid cover includes at least one support integrated therein to prevent depression between the second cover and the first cover to protect the plurality of electronic devices.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The card defined in claim 1 wherein the first cover includes at least one support to maintain the first cover in position with respect to the board assembly.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The card defined in claim 1 wherein the second cover includes a plurality of support walls to maintain the second cover in position with respect to the board assembly.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The card defined in claim 1 wherein said at least one support includes a support pillar.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The card defined in claim 1 wherein the first cover and the second cover are comprised of glass filled polycarbonate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
The card defined in claim 1 wherein the first cover and the second cover are coupled by a plurality of non-conductive pins.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The card defined in claim 6 wherein the plurality of non-conductive pins are integrated into the first cover and the second cover.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
68 words
The card defined in claim 6 wherein the first cover and second cover include a first plurality of holes adapted for securing the non-conductive plurality of non-conductive pins, such that the first cover and the second cover remain coupled when each of the plurality of non-conductive pins is inserted into a distinct one of the plurality of holes in each of the first cover and the second cover.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
42 words
The card defined in claim 6 wherein the board assembly includes a second plurality of holes aligned with the first plurality of holes, and wherein the first cover, second cover and the board assembly are coupled with the plurality of non-conductive pins.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The PCMCIA card defined in claim 1 or claim 6 wherein the plurality of electronic devices includes an antenna.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
193 words
A PCMCIA card for use in a computer system comprising: a first non-conductive cover having a first integrated frame portion, wherein the first cover comprises a glass filled polycarbonate material; a second non-conductive cover with a second integrated frame portion, wherein the second cover comprises a glass filled polycarbonate material and includes a plurality of support pillars integrated into the second cover; and a board assembly having a plurality of electronic devices coupled together to provide at least one function, wherein the board assembly includes a PCMCIA interface for transferring signals between the computer system and the plurality of electronic devices, wherein the first cover and the second cover are bonded together, such that the first integrated frame portion and the second integrated frame portion create a rigidized frame around the board assembly to form a card architecture that adheres to the PCMCIA standard, and wherein the board assembly is contained within the first cover and the second cover, such that the PCMCIA interface of the board assembly is exposed outside of the IC card, and further wherein the plurality of support pillars prevent depression towards the board assembly in the IC card.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
193 words
A PCMCIA card for use in a computer system comprising: a first non-conductive cover having a first integrated frame portion, wherein the first cover comprises a glass filled polycarbonate material; a second non-conductive cover with a second integrated frame portion, wherein the second cover comprises a glass filled polycarbonate material and includes a plurality of support pillars integrated into the second cover; and a board assembly having a plurality of electronic devices coupled together to provide at least one function, wherein the board assembly includes a PCMCIA interface for transferring signals between the computer system and the plurality of electronic devices, wherein the first cover and the second cover are bonded together, such that the first integrated frame portion and the second integrated frame portion create a rigidized frame around the board assembly to form a card architecture that adheres to the PCMCIA standard, and wherein the board assembly is contained within the first cover and the second cover, such that the PCMCIA interface of the board assembly is exposed outside of the IC card, and further wherein the plurality of support pillars prevent depression towards the board assembly in the IC card.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
47 words
The PCMCIA card defined in claim 11 wherein the first cover includes a plurality of non-conductive pins integrated into the first integrated frame portion and the second cover includes a plurality of holes integrated into the second integrated frame portion for receiving the plurality of non-conductive pins.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
34 words
The PCMCIA card defined in claim 12 wherein the first cover and second cover are ultrasonically bonded together, wherein ultrasonic bonds exist between the plurality of non-conductive pins and the plurality of pin holes.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
18 words
The PCMCIA card defined in claim 11 or 12 wherein the plurality of electronic devices includes an antenna.
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