Fastening mechanisms maintaining electrical connections among fastened components
US7513019B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 31, 2005 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/4782
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Fastening mechanisms are disclosed for engaging and disengaging device components while maintaining electrical connections among engaged components. A male fastening mechanism may include a front male head portion with a larger circumference than a relatively narrower lower male body portion. A female fastening mechanism may include an opening in a housing structure for receiving the front male head portion. A clip or spring may be arranged in the female housing surrounding portions of the opening. Moreover, the spring's terminating portions may be unconnected and protrude into the opening. The spring may be displaced to accommodate the front male head portion as it enters the female housing opening between the spring's terminating portions. The spring may retract or snap back inwards towards the relatively narrower lower male body portion as it passes through the opening and past the spring's terminating portions to engage the mechanisms and secure device components together.
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