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Extension mechanism and method for assembling overhanging components

US6801436B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 28, 2001
Grant dateOct 5, 2004
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/53252
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A mechanism and method are provided for assembling a printed circuit board having a first surface, a second surface and an edge. The printed circuit board may include at least one female member to receive a corresponding male member. The mechanism may include an extension board having an edge to couple to the edge of the printed circuit board. The extension board may include a male member to extend from the edge of the extension board and to couple to the at least one male member so as to couple the extension board to the printed circuit board.

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