System for maintaining an assembly of three parts in position that exerts a predetermined compressive force on the intermediate part
US7477525B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 22, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/1489
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for maintaining an assembly of three aligned parts (1, 2, 3) in position, wherein a latching device (4) receives a joining member (6) integral with a rear part (1) of the assembly. The latching device (4) can slide on the joining member and is mounted inside a front part (3) and joined by springs (5) to the front part. The system includes means for moving the locking device, which engages with a locking element of the joining member (6) when the three parts (1, 2, 3) are joined, so as to move the device (4) rearward into a position (B) wherein the springs (5) exert a forward return force on the locking device. Retaining means inside the device (4) allow locking of the device in the second position and clamping of an intermediate part (2) between the front part (3) and the rear part (1).
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