ESD protection mechanism for an HVAC controller
US9784468B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 1, 2014 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49126
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electronic sub-assembly for an HVAC Controller includes a touch screen display and a printed circuit board. The touch screen display including a viewing side and a non-viewing side. A conductive trace is disposed on the viewing side of the touch screen display adjacent a perimeter of the touch screen display. The printed circuit board, which includes a grounding feature, is positioned adjacent the non-viewing side of the touch screen display. A connector is in electrical communication with the conductive trace and the grounding feature of the printed circuit board.
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