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Modular electronics packaging systemA modular electronics packaging system includes multiple packaging slices that are mounted horizontally to a base structure. The slices interlock to provide added structural support. Each packaging slice includes a rigid and thermally conductive housing having four side walls that together form a cavity to house an electronic circuit. The chamber is enclosed on one end by an end wall, or web, that isolates the electronic circuit from a circuit in an adjacent packaging slice. The web also provides a thermal path between the electronic circuit and the base structure. Each slice also includes a mounting bracket that connects the packaging slice to the base structure. Four guide pins protrude from the slice into four corresponding receptacles in an adjacent slice. A locking element, such as a set screw, protrudes into each receptacle and interlocks with the corresponding guide pin. A conduit is formed in the slice to allow electrical connection to the electronic circuit.
Document ID
20080004919
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Other - Patent
Authors
Hunter, Don J.
Date Acquired
August 24, 2013
Publication Date
March 13, 2001
Subject Category
Electronics And Electrical Engineering
Report/Patent Number
Patent Application Number: US-PATENT-APPL-SN-265728
Patent Number: US-PATENT-6,201,698
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
Patent
US-PATENT-6,201,698
Patent Application
US-PATENT-APPL-SN-265728
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