Line card for optical network unit mechanical enclosure
US5982972A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 29, 1997 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q1/142
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A line card is provided for a mechanical enclosure unit for an optical network unit. The line card includes a printed circuit board, a mechanical enclosure and a connector element. The mechanical enclosure substantially surrounds and support the printed circuit board. The connector element, which is coupled to provide access to the printed circuit board, is exposed at a surface of the mechanical enclosure. The line card further includes a fastener coupled to the mechanical enclosure. The fastener is adapted to hold the mechanical enclosure on an external support plate of the mechanical enclosure unit of the optical network unit.
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