Electronic control module for a removable connector and methods of assembling same
US6683789B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 28, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 27, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S439/949
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electronic control module (20) comprising a housing (30), a printed circuit board (40), and a rigidizer (50). The housing (30) has an opening or window (34) for a removable connector (22). The printed circuit board (40) has a first side (42), a second side (44), and a plurality of contact pads (46). The first side (42) of the board (40) is used to retain components and circuitry. The plurality of contact pads (46) is positioned on the first side (42) of the printed circuit board (40). The rigidizer (50) is attached to the second side (44) of the printed circuit board (40) and provides structural backing for the printed circuit board (40) to compensate for any pressure induced to the first side (42) of the printed circuit board (40) by the removable connector (22). The window (34) in the housing (30) is positioned adjacent to the plurality of contact pads (46) on the first side (42) of the printed circuit board (40) to provide a single opening to each of the contact pads (46). There is also method of assembling the electronic control module (20).
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