US6022243A
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Board lock
Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd
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Filing: 1999-06-24
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Granted: 2000-02-08
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Expires: 2019-06-24
Abstract
Abstract A board lock includes a fixed section adapted to be fixed to a connector and a pair of spaced legs connected to the fixed section by means of a resilient section. The legs lie in a plane which is substantially normal to the fixed section and are arranged on opposite sides of the fixed section. The legs form convex portions arranged on opposite sides of the plane thereof for engaging with an edge of a hole of a circuit board into which the legs are inserted thereby securely and stably retaining the connector on the circuit board.
Inventors
- 👤 Johnson Yang
- 👤 Kun-Tsan Wu
- 👤 Chin-Yi Lai
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 06:57
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/7005; H01R12/7011; H01R12/7052
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A board lock adapted to mount a connector to a circuit board comprising: a flat fixed section comprising means for attaching the board lock to the connector, the fixed section lying in a first plane; an intermediate section comprising a vertical portion extending from and substantially coplanar with the fixed section and a flat horizontal portion connected to the vertical portion by a bent portion, the horizontal portion lying in a second plane which is substantially normal to the first plane; and a pair of legs extending from the horizontal portion of the intermediate section and distanced from each other along the second plane, each leg forming a convex portion located at opposite sides of the horizontal portion of the intermediate section, the legs being adapted for insertion into a hole defined in the circuit board to retain the connector thereon by engagement of the convex portions of the legs with an edge of the hole.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A board lock adapted to mount a connector to a circuit board comprising: a flat fixed section comprising means for attaching the board lock to the connector, the fixed section lying in a first plane; an intermediate section comprising a vertical portion extending from and substantially coplanar with the fixed section and a flat horizontal portion connected to the vertical portion by a bent portion, the horizontal portion lying in a second plane which is substantially normal to the first plane; and a pair of legs extending from the horizontal portion of the intermediate section and distanced from each other along the second plane, each leg forming a convex portion located at opposite sides of the horizontal portion of the intermediate section, the legs being adapted for insertion into a hole defined in the circuit board to retain the connector thereon by engagement of the convex portions of the legs with an edge of the hole.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The board lock as claimed in claim 1, wherein the legs are arranged on opposite sides of the fixed section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The board lock as claimed in claim 1, wherein a distance between outer edges the legs substantially corresponds to a diameter of the hole of the circuit board.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The board lock as claimed in claim 1, wherein the means for attaching to the connector comprises a bore defined in the fixed section adapted to receive a fastener for securing the board lock to the connector.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
114 words
A board lock comprising a fixed section adapted to be fixed to a first object and a pair of spaced legs extending from a lower edge of the fixed section adapted to be inserted into a hole defined in a second object for mounting the first object to the second object, the legs lying on opposite side of a first plane, each leg forming a barb extending in a direction substantially normal to the first plane for engaging with an edge of the hole; wherein the fixed section lies in a second plane which is substantially normal to the first plane; and wherein the legs are arranged on opposite sides of the second plane.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
114 words
A board lock comprising a fixed section adapted to be fixed to a first object and a pair of spaced legs extending from a lower edge of the fixed section adapted to be inserted into a hole defined in a second object for mounting the first object to the second object, the legs lying on opposite side of a first plane, each leg forming a barb extending in a direction substantially normal to the first plane for engaging with an edge of the hole; wherein the fixed section lies in a second plane which is substantially normal to the first plane; and wherein the legs are arranged on opposite sides of the second plane.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
The board lock as claimed in claim 5, wherein the barbs are located on opposite sides of the first plane.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The board lock as claimed in claim 5, wherein the barbs are convex portions formed on the legs.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
The board lock as claimed in claim 5, wherein a resilient section is formed between the fixed section and the legs for supporting the legs.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
87 words
An electrical connector for mounting on a circuit board, comprising: a board lock including: a fixed section attached to the connector; an intermediate section extending from a lower edge of the fixed section, and including at least a horizontal portion lying in a plane perpendicular to said fixed section; and a pair of retention legs extending downward from the horizontal portion in a symmetrical manner with each other; wherein said pair of retention legs are on opposite sides of a plane in which the fixed section lies.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
87 words
An electrical connector for mounting on a circuit board, comprising: a board lock including: a fixed section attached to the connector; an intermediate section extending from a lower edge of the fixed section, and including at least a horizontal portion lying in a plane perpendicular to said fixed section; and a pair of retention legs extending downward from the horizontal portion in a symmetrical manner with each other; wherein said pair of retention legs are on opposite sides of a plane in which the fixed section lies.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
The connector as claimed in claim 9, wherein said retention legs are substantially perpendicular to said fixed section.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
The connector as claimed in claim 9, wherein said fixed section and said pair of retention legs are mutually symmetrical.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
34 words
The connector as claimed in claim 9, wherein said intermediate section includes a vertical portion extending downward from the lower edge of the fixed section, thereby bridging the fixed section and the horizontal portion.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2003-02-07 | 2003-08-09 | 2004-02-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2007-02-07 | 2007-08-09 | 2008-02-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2011-02-07 | 2011-08-09 | 2012-02-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |