Modular backplane
US5325270A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 29, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jun 28, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/1441
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A flexible backplane assembly is provided wherein removable backplane modules are mounted in a platform in a manner such that the backplane modules may be removed and replaced to accommodate different types of circuit modules. Coacting guides are provided on the platform and the backplane modules to define a travel path for module insertion and removal which prevents contact with adjacent circuit and backplane modules and maneuvers around platform structural members. Connectors at the rear of each backplane module for mating withy circuit module connectors may be electrically connected to I/O boards at the front of the module to permit wiring of the backplane modules from the front of the platform.
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