Capture device for boards having variable thickness
US6603669B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 12, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/1405
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A capture device for use with circuit boards of varying thicknesses prevents the spacing between the boards from increasing and has a unitary body including a flexible arm, a clip cavity and multiple living hinges that enable the device to be pivotally self-locked between the circuit boards. The capture device can be engaged and disengaged in poor visibility and limited access areas densely packed with circuit boards. The capture device may be made of a semi-rigid material that provides enough flexibility for the living hinges, yet is rigid enough to exert pressure on the boards and prevent the spacing between the boards from increasing. In alternative embodiments, more than two circuit boards may be secured using alternative configurations of the capture device with either multiple arms or multiple clip cavities.
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