Interlocking Patents (Class 174/372)
  • Patent number: 7986533
    Abstract: A shielding assembly comprises at least two shielding modules, each comprising a frame and a cover mounted on the frame. Each of the at least two covers comprises a plurality of engaging portions and a plurality of slots between each two adjacent engaging portions, and one portion of one of the at least two frames abuts one portion of another of the at least two frames. Each of the plurality of engaging portions of one of the at least two covers is received in a corresponding slot of another of the at least two covers to connect the at least two shielding covers to form a cover to reduce electromagnetic interference for an electronic components positioned on a circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Wen-Jia Ren, Xiao-Yan Qin
  • Patent number: 7956791
    Abstract: A remote control device (100) includes an insulated housing (2, 3) including an outer surface (20, 30) plated with a conductive material for providing a suppression of EMI, an inner surface (21, 31), and a receiving space (4) defined by the outer surface and the inner surface, a printed circuit board (51) received in the receiving space, and including at least a first conductive pad (511), and a second conductive pad electrically connected to the first conductive pad by conductive trace, a cable including at least one grounding conductor electrically connected to the second conductive pad, grounding means (22) electrically connected to the conductive material and the first conductive pad for providing a sheath for ESD generated on the remote control device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2011
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Peter Kuo, Hao-Mai Yin, Jiang-Hua Zhu, Bing Du
  • Patent number: 7926166
    Abstract: An electromagnetic interference (EMI) shield according to one embodiment generally includes a frame and a cover. The frame includes peripheral walls each having at least one folded portion forming an outer sidewall and an inner sidewall. The cover includes a lid portion and a plurality of edge portions extending downwardly from the lid portion. The shield includes at least one dimple configured to be engagingly received in at least one opening for releasably retaining the cover to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: Laird Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Allan Zuehlsdorf, Igor Vinokur
  • Patent number: 7884288
    Abstract: A screened housing (1) with press-fit pins (2) for electrical contacting on an electrical support component, in particular for automobile application, is composed of two housing sections (14,15) each including a housing base (3) each with two housing edges (4) with press-fit pins (2). Above all a screened housing is achieved by the invention with press-fit pins around all four circumferential sides which can be produced simply and economically in a follow-on composite tool. Such screened housings are particularly suitable for automobile applications for screening electrical components from incoming or emitting electromagnetic radiation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Continental Automotive GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Meyer, Wolfgang Puscher
  • Publication number: 20100270068
    Abstract: A tuner housing according to the invention comprises a support for carrying electronic equipment and at least one cover part which is attached to the support. The support comprises at least one ground lug which extends through a hole of the cover part. The cover part is provided with a projection which projects into the hole and contacts the ground lug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2008
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventors: Kim Suan Pang, Lye Yoong Lum, Kok Keen Leong
  • Patent number: 7663066
    Abstract: A method for producing a durable electromagnetic and radio frequency interference shield between two or more structural members of a wall or enclosure and a shielded shelter produced using the method. In one embodiment, joints between structural members are preferably filled with an electrically conductive filler. A base coat of a metal spray that adheres well to the filler and structural member is then applied. At least one layer of a metal spray with magnetic field attenuation properties such as steel, and at least one layer of a metal spray that has plane wave attenuation properties such as tin are applied to the base coat. Optionally, a coat of protective or conductive paint is then applied to the top surface of the metal spray layers. An enclosure with shielded joints according to the present invention has superior shielding capability and durability over the art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Proteus Technical Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Tyson, Deborah S. Tyson, Theodore Marzan, Ronald B. Walker
  • Patent number: 7619169
    Abstract: The disclosed device is directed towards an electromagnetic compatibility clip comprising a body having a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The first side is configured to contact a top surface of a chassis separator and a bottom surface of the chassis separator. The second side of the body is configured to contact an upper module mounted on the upper surface of the chassis separator. The second side of the body is configured to contact a lower module mounted on the lower surface of the chassis separator. The body is configured to maintain electrical contact between the chassis separator, the upper module and the lower module. A locking portion is defined in the body. The locking portion is configured to interlock with the chassis separator. A compression force control element is defined in the body. At least one spring contact is defined in the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Cisco Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Phong Hoang Ho, Sean P. Ryan, Stephen Aubrey Scearc
  • Patent number: 7601921
    Abstract: Embodiments of electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding containers are disclosed according to the present invention. The EMI shielding containers are especially useful for protecting sources of electronic evidence from EMI contamination prior to data extraction. However, the embodiments of EMI shielding containers of the present invention may be used in any context where a wireless device is to be shielded from transmitting or receiving electromagnetic signals. Embodiments of methods of using EMI shielding containers to extract data from electronic devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2009
    Inventor: Amber Schroader
  • Patent number: 7576289
    Abstract: An electromagnetic shield is provided for a room or for a building, including overlapping, conductively connected, and electrically conductive mesh or grid sections (1-4). The sections are grounded and folded in the overlapping area, where the folds of adjacent mesh or grid sections (1, 2) interlock like hooks in a cross section view.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Inventor: Wolfgang Kessel
  • Publication number: 20090114439
    Abstract: A connector housing for a small and portable transmitting-receiving module includes an upper housing and a lower housing. The upper housing has a top board, two side walls and a rear cover. The lower edge of the two side walls has a first wedging plate, first convex blocks, and first indentations. The lower housing has a bottom board, and the bottom board has a second wedging plate, second convex blocks, and second indentations. The second wedging plate is wedging the two side walls. The first wedging plate is wedging the bottom board. The second convex blocks are plugged into the first indentations. The first convex blocks are plugged into the second indentations. Thereby, the structure of the connector housing is stronger compared to the prior art. The housing is not easily deformed. Its structure is simple, and the manufacturing cost is reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2008
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Inventors: Hou-An Su, Chin-Pao Wu
  • Patent number: 7504592
    Abstract: According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are provided of board level shields having single piece constructions. In an exemplary embodiment, a shielding enclosure includes sidewalls and an integral top surface. The sidewalls include upper and lower portions cooperatively defining an interlock therebetween. The upper sidewall portions depend downwardly from the integral top surface. The interlock releasably attaches the integral top surface and upper sidewall portions to the lower sidewall portions. By disengaging the interlock, the integral top surface and upper sidewall portions may then be completely separated from the lower sidewall portions. The integral top surface and upper sidewall portions may also be reattached to the lower sidewall portions by engagement of the interlock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2009
    Assignee: Laird Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul W. Crotty, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7501587
    Abstract: According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are provided of clips that may be compatible with surface mount technology. The clips may be surface mountable to a substrate for allowing repeated releasable attachment and detachment of a shielding structure thereto. In one exemplary embodiment, a clip generally includes a base member having generally opposed first and second side edge portions. Two or more arms extend generally upwardly in a first direction from the base member. The clip also includes a generally flat pick-up surface configured to enable the clip to be picked up by a head associated with pick-and-place equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2009
    Assignee: Laird Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Gerald R. English
  • Publication number: 20090057003
    Abstract: According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are provided of board level shields having single piece constructions. In an exemplary embodiment, a shielding enclosure includes sidewalls and an integral top surface. The sidewalls include upper and lower portions cooperatively defining an interlock therebetween. The upper sidewall portions depend downwardly from the integral top surface. The interlock releasably attaches the integral top surface and upper sidewall portions to the lower sidewall portions. By disengaging the interlock, the integral top surface and upper sidewall portions may then be completely separated from the lower sidewall portions. The integral top surface and upper sidewall portions may also be reattached to the lower sidewall portions by engagement of the interlock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2007
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Applicant: Laird Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul W. Crotty, JR.
  • Patent number: 7491899
    Abstract: An electromagnetic interference (EMI) shield according to one embodiment generally includes a frame and a cover. The frame includes peripheral walls each having at least one folded portion forming an outer sidewall and an inner sidewall. The cover includes a lid portion and a plurality of edge portions extending downwardly from the lid portion. The shield includes at least one dimple configured to be engagingly received in at least one opening for releasably retaining the cover to the frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Inventors: Allan Zuehlsdorf, Igor Vinokur
  • Publication number: 20080257598
    Abstract: A method for producing a durable electromagnetic and radio frequency interference shield between two or more structural members of a wall or enclosure and a shielded shelter produced using the method. In one embodiment, joints between structural members are preferably filled with an electrically conductive filler. A base coat of a metal spray that adheres well to the filler and structural member is then applied. At least one layer of a metal spray with magnetic field attenuation properties such as steel, and at least one layer of a metal spray that has plane wave attenuation properties such as tin are applied to the base coat. Optionally, a coat of protective or conductive paint is then applied to the top surface of the metal spray layers. An enclosure with shielded joints according to the present invention has superior shielding capability and durability over the art.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Tyson, Deborah S. Tyson, Theodore Marzan, Ronald B. Walker
  • Publication number: 20080245562
    Abstract: A screened housing (1) with press-fit pins (2) for electrical contacting on an electrical support component, in particular for automobile application, is composed of two housing sections (14,15) each comprising a housing base (3) each with two housing edges (4) with press-fit pins (2). Above all a screened housing is achieved by means of the invention with press-fit pins around all four circumferential sides which can be produced simply and economically in a follow-on composite tool. Such screened housings are particularly suitable for automobile applications for screening electrical components from incoming or emitting electromagnetic radiation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2006
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventors: Frank Meyer, Wolfgang Puscher
  • Patent number: 7307223
    Abstract: A method for producing a durable electromagnetic and radio frequency interference shield between two or more structural members of a wall or enclosure and a shielded shelter produced using the method. In one embodiment, joints between structural members are preferably filled with an electrically conductive filler. A base coat of a metal spray that adheres well to the filler and structural member is then applied. At least one layer of a metal spray with magnetic field attenuation properties such as steel, and at least one layer of a metal spray that has plane wave attenuation properties such as tin are applied to the base coat. Optionally, a coat of protective or conductive paint is then applied to the top surface of the metal spray layers. An enclosure with shielded joints according to the present invention has superior shielding capability and durability over the art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: Proteus Technical Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Kenneth E. Tyson, Deborah S. Tyson, Theodore Marzan, Ronald B. Walker