Electronic devices having multi-purpose cowlings and co-axial cable grounding and fixture brackets
US8576569B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 10, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K2201/2027
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Retention structures are provided to guide and secure a co-axial cable from an upper portion to a lower portion of a logic board having a bend region. In one embodiment, a retention structure can guide, retain, and electrically ground the co-axial cable at multiple locations. In another embodiment, a retention structure can provide route a co-axial cable around the bend region of the logic board, while providing strain relief and the ability to accommodate co-axial cables of different lengths, due to manufacturing tolerances. Multi-purpose cowling structures are also provided to minimize spacing impact within an electronic device, while maximizing functional utility. In another embodiment, a cowling can electrically connect the ground plane of a logic board to the ground plane of a housing member and provide a pre-load force to a conductor connection existing on logic board.
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