Vent for portable electronics combined with enclosure mounting fastener
US10228009B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 2, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 11, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04M1/18
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Fasteners and fastener systems that can act as air vents for enclosures are described. The fasteners can be configured to secure a component to a wall of an enclosure, while at the same time providing a passageway for air to pass between an internal cavity of the enclosure and an outer environment. The venting feature of the fastener can serve to equalize pressures between the internal cavity and outer environment so as to prevent pressure build up or condensation within the internal cavity. The dual functionality of the fasteners is suitable for use in portable electronic devices where compactness and space saving measures can be of importance.
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