Breakout panel for moldings
US4995527A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 2, 1989 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02G3/083
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A breakout panel (6) is situated within a breakout opening (8) in a molded part (2). The breakout panel and opening define circumferentially extending corners (16, 18) positioned adjacent one another. The two corners touch at a line of intersection (21) having substantially no width to create a zero landed intersecting edge. Physical connection between the breakout panel and the body is provided by several small frangible pads (22) at the line of intersection. The frangible pads are sized to permit the breakout panel to be broken away from the body in a frangible manner to expose the breakout opening. The frangible pad intersects the body along the inside surface (20) of the body so that when the breakout panel is broken away, the resulting scars (38) at the locations of the frangible pads are not visible from the outside of the part. Further, this leaves the wall (10) defining the breakout opening free from scar material to provide excellent cosmetic appearance and eliminate any need to trim away scar material.
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