US6406322B1
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Easy load cartridge for carrying and inserting cards into printed circuit boards
Assignee: Twitter Inc
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Filing: 2001-08-29
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Granted: 2002-06-18
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Expires: 2021-08-29
Abstract
Abstract A preferred embodiment of an easily loadable self-contained cartridge for printed circuit card insertion and removal comprises a top wall and a front conductive bezel which is pivoted at its top with the top of the box wall. A set of three linked arms with an actuating arm extending through and affixed to the bezel provides a mechanism for moving a card-bearing movable carrier. One end of the set of linked arms is affixed to the top wall and a middle arm includes a pin which rides in a slot in the carrier to effect the desired vertical carrier motion which moves a printed circuit card edge connector into and out of a board level connector. The carrier includes slotted clips for holding the printed circuit card at one or more corners. The carrier is adjustable. A side wall includes a ridge which mates with board level guides.
Inventors
- 👤 Dennis R. Barringer
- 👤 Edward J. Seminaro
- 👤 Harold M. Toffler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:02
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; G06F1/18; G06F1/183; G06F1/185; G06F1/184; G06F1/186; H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/62; H01R13/629; H01R13/62933; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/14; H05K7/1401; H05K7/1402
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A containment cartridge for a printed circuit card, said cartridge comprising: a cartridge front wall having top and bottom portions; a cartridge top wall pivotably attached to said front wall top portion; at least one lever arm pivotably attached to the top portion of said front wall and extending through said front wall; a carrier for holding said printed circuit card, said carrier being connected to said at least one arm so that pivoting of said at least one lever arm moves said carrier and said printed circuit card in a direction substantially towards and away from said top wall; and a side wall attached along an edge of said front wall and said top wall and including a bottom area shaped to engage board level guides.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A containment cartridge for a printed circuit card, said cartridge comprising: a cartridge front wall having top and bottom portions; a cartridge top wall pivotably attached to said front wall top portion; at least one lever arm pivotably attached to the top portion of said front wall and extending through said front wall; a carrier for holding said printed circuit card, said carrier being connected to said at least one arm so that pivoting of said at least one lever arm moves said carrier and said printed circuit card in a direction substantially towards and away from said top wall; and a side wall attached along an edge of said front wall and said top wall and including a bottom area shaped to engage board level guides.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The cartridge of claim 1 in which, in addition to said at least one lever arm, there is provided a configuration of linked arms including a second arm pivotably affixed to said top wall and a third arm linking said first and second arms.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The cartridge of claim 1 in which said top wall and said carrier include mating interlocking guides to more closely control the direction of motion of said carrier.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The cartridge of claim 1 in which said front wall comprises electrically conductive material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The cartridge of claim 1 further including a brace arm extending from the bottom of said front wall to a point on said top wall a distance from the pivoting point for said top and front walls.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The cartridge of claim 1 in which said top wall includes apertures therein for the passage of cooling air.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The cartridge of claim 1 in which said front wall includes apertures therein for the passage of cooling air.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
The cartridge of claim 1 in which said carrier includes slots positioned on said carrier for receiving corners or edges of said printed circuit card.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The cartridge of claim 1 in which said carrier is adjustable so that it accepts printed circuit cards of varying size.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination of the cartridge of claim 1 together with a printed circuit card disposed therein.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
44 words
The cartridge of claim 2 in which, at the juncture of said second and third arms there is provided a pin which rides in a slot in said carrier to effect said motion of said carrier as at least one lever arm is moved.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
13 words
The cartridge of claim 4 in which said electrically conductive material comprises metal.
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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) | 2005-06-17 | 2005-12-17 | 2006-06-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2009-06-17 | 2009-12-17 | 2010-06-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2013-06-17 | 2013-12-17 | 2014-06-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |