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Locking mechanism for module cards for grid automations products

US11638361B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 13, 2021
Grant dateApr 25, 2023
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Expiry dateJan 13, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K7/1408
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A locking arrangement can be used for securing electric module cards between two side walls of a housing. The locking arrangement includes two side members for fixed arrangement with the respective side walls. An opening defined between the side members accommodates electric contacts of the electric module cards. A first and a second transverse member form a frame with the side members in order to lock the electric module cards within the housing. A locking mechanism is detachably connects at least one of the transverse members to at least one of the side members by means of a snap-fit.

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