Modular electronic device
US4942356A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 26, 1989 |
| Grant date | Jul 17, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 26, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01R1/04
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The modular electronic device includes a main unit and at least one plug-in module adapted to be removably slid on to and mounted on the main unit. There are first and second interfitting connectors respectively on the main unit and the module which automatically interfit when the module is mounted. First and second interfitting track structure are respectively on the module and main unit to facilitate sliding the module onto the main unit. Finally, there is first and second interfitting latching elements respectively on the main unit and the module to hold the module latched in place.
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