Signal and power routing apparatus and methods
US6421243B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 13, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/1459
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention includes a support structure which is configured to removably support at least one module which is a sub-component of a larger unit of equipment. The support structure also removably supports at least one plane which is configured to provide signal and/or power routing to the module. The support structure can be configured to removably support at least two planes which provide redundant electrical routing to the module or modules. The support structure can be configured so that multiple modules and the plane can be installed onto, and removed from, the support structure in any sequence. The support structure can also have at least one access face through which at least one plane and a plurality of modules can be placed onto, or removed from, the support structure in any sequence. The invention also includes a method of providing signal and/or power routing to various modules of a unit of equipment, which method includes providing redundant routing to the modules.
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