Apparatus for housing electrical components
US4210951A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 1, 1978 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 1980 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K5/0208
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus for housing electrical components is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a housing in which are secured a mounting member and at least one circuit board. Components are mounted on the mounting member and circuit board externally of the housing. Thereafter, the mounting member is fastened and the circuit board inserted in the housing. Mating contacts are provided on the mounting member and the circuit board to electrically connect components on the board to components on the mounting member. A protective switch is provided to automatically disconnect an input to the electrical components upon at least partial disassembly of the apparatus. The mounting member is disclosed to be a U-shaped plate one leg of which forms a part of the front panel of the apparatus. Another plate is provided secured to the circuit board and forms the remainder of the front panel when the board is inserted in the housing.
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