Locking mechanism for module cards for grid automations products
US11638361B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 13, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 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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