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Electronic device having insulating cap for end of fastener protruding into housing

US7447001B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 9, 2007
Grant dateNov 4, 2008
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Expiry dateMay 13, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K7/142
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electronic device having an insulating cap for covering a protruding end of a fastener, such as a screw, is provided. The electronic device comprises a board, a fastener and an insulating cap. The fastener is disposed on the board. The insulating cap has a lid and a connecting part. The lid has a cavity formed within the lid. The connecting part is disposed at one end of the lid for fixing the insulating cap on the board. When the insulating cap is fixed on the board, portion of the fastener is within the cavity.

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