Control panel for electronic instruments
US4694379A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 4, 1985 |
| Grant date | Sep 15, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2005 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02B1/04
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A control panel supports and positions interchangeable subunit electronic devices and provides a neat and uniform outwardly facing surface. When subunit electronic devices are disconnected from the control panel, cover plates extend and conform to the uniform outwardly facing surface. Hinged support members "lock" in an over center position to rigidly support each cover plate. Electrical connectors protruding from each subunit electronic device "unlock" the hinged support members from the over center position when the subunit electronic device is urged toward the cover plate.
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