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Interlocking module housing

US4711361A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 1, 1986
Grant dateDec 8, 1987
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Expiry dateMay 1, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB65D11/1873
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A housing having sides interlocking at the corners is disclosed in which covers are provided inwardly curved edges having a G-shaped cross-section which slideably mate with a curved edge and inside slot of a side structured member of the housing. Upon fastening, a volume is created within the mated joints to captivate chips and burrs generated by the fastening process.

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