Abstract: A shielding assembly includes a hollow frame, a pair of first resilient clips and a cover. The frame defines a receiving room and includes a pair of opposite first sidewalls, a second sidewall, a third sidewall opposite to the second sidewall, and a plurality of platforms configured along at least two diagonal corners of the hollow frame. Each of the resilient clip includes a clamping portion extending to suspend in the receiving room. The first resilient clips and the platforms are cooperatively defining a pair of guiding grooves. The cover is inserted into the guiding grooves and positioned between the platforms and first resilient clips by the clamping portions and the platforms resisting on two sides of the cover respectively.

Abstract: A product according to one embodiment includes a metal panel having a main portion and a knockout portion formed therein, the knockout portion being coupled to the main portion by at least one web of metal contiguous to both the knockout portion and the main portion, the at least one web allowing detachment of the knockout portion from the main portion, wherein the knockout portion includes at least one member insertable in one or more apertures in the main portion for allowing re-coupling the knockout portion to the main portion after detachment therefrom.

Abstract: A shielding assembly includes a hollow frame and a cover mounted to the hollow frame. The hollow frame comprises a plurality of sidewalls, where one of the sidewalls defines a first groove and another one of the sidewall opposite to the one of sidewalls includes a first fixing portion. The cover includes a first end, a second end opposite to the first end, a first latch located on the first end and engaged with the first groove, and a second fixing portion located on the second end and engaged with the first fixing portion, so as to retain the cover on the frame. The first latch includes a resilient bent portion extending from the first end of the cover, and a hook protruding from the resilient bent portion and received in the groove.

Abstract: A method of blocking electro-magnetic interference (EMI) in an electric machine having a housing including an interior portion, an opening leading to the interior portion, and an enclosure positioned about the opening, includes positioning an EMI blocking member in the enclosure across the opening. The EMI blocking member includes an insulating layer having a first surface and a second surface. An EMI shield member is positioned on one of the first and second surfaces. The EMI shield member includes a surface formed from an electrically conductive material that substantially covers the one of the first and second surfaces. The EMI shield member is grounded to the housing. The EMI shield member is configured and disposed to block EMI release from the housing via the enclosure.

Abstract: An avionics chassis comprises a composite housing, a radio wave shield, and a lightning strike conductive path, wherein the radio wave shield attenuates electromagnetic interference entering and leaving the housing, and the lightning strike conductive path directs the current from a lightning strike away from an interior of the housing.

Abstract: A shielding assembly includes a frame and a cover mounted on the frame. The frame includes a plurality of first sidewalls, and at least one pair of resilient clips. Each resilient clip includes a protruding portion protruding from an exterior surface of a corresponding first sidewall, an extending portion extending from the protruding portion and along the exterior surface of the corresponding first sidewall, and a protrusion protruding from the extending portion and toward the exterior surface of the corresponding first sidewall. The cover includes a plane covering the frame, a plurality of second sidewalls extending perpendicularly from the plane and corresponding to the first sidewalls, at least one pair of stopper portions each protruding from one of second sidewalls and corresponding to one of the resilient clips. Each stopper portion is received between the protruding portion and the protrusion of the corresponding resilient clip.

Abstract: A unique laptop computer or similar device carrying case, which can also shield an individual from electromagnetic radiation (EMF) including RF microwave radiation and also heat transfer from the laptop computers when opened or in the closed positions. A conductive fabric is positioned against non-conductive plastic sheeting and is rolled up on itself, on four sides, to provide a larger effective virtual shield in the two side insulating sections, each of which includes an inner luan material with optional magnetic shielding or a perforated metal shield and a solid metal shield in the base to protect against electromagnetic radiation. The shield can be incorporated in existing cell phone/PC cases or flip top cell phone cases. Further, a pocket shield can be used to store cell phones in apparel pockets.

Abstract: A module retention and electromagnetic interference (EMI) cage has a substantially flat, rectangular metal frame with retaining clip portions and EMI-shielding contact fingers. The frame has surface-mount legs to facilitate surface mounting the cage to the circuit board. An array connector is mounted on the circuit board within a central region of the cage. An electronic module can be inserted or plugged into the cage in conjunction with connecting the module to the array connector. As the module is inserted into the cage, the module resiliently deflects the EMI-shielding contact fingers. At approximately the same time as the connector of the electronic module mates with the array connector, the retaining clip portion mates with a portion of the housing to retain the module in this position.

Abstract: A combined environmental and electromagnetic rotary seal. The invention is adapted for use between two mutually rotating components of an electromagnetic energy transmission system and provides simultaneous protection against contamination from the environment and unwanted electromagnetic leakage. In the illustrative embodiment, a first set of grooves is cut into the exterior of a first conductive cylindrical component whose interior contains a portion of a millimeter-wave beam waveguide energy transmission system, the grooves comprising the electromagnetic portion of the seal and a second set of grooves is cut into the interior of the conductive housing enclosing the first conductive cylindrical component.

Abstract: A device enclosing a volume shielded from certain levels of sound, light and electromagnetic radiation, such device that prevents electromagnetic communications and recording devices from transmitting and receiving communications from outside of the devices protected environment while remaining mobile and ungrounded.

Abstract: A receptacle for supporting a transponder on a support structure includes a housing having a first housing portion securable to the transponder and a second housing portion securable to the support structure. The first housing portion is pivotally secured to the second housing portion. The first housing portion and second housing portion include a shield for attenuating the transmission of electromagnetic signals. The first housing portion has a first position wherein the first housing portion and second housing portion form a chamber for enclosing the transponder and restricting the transmission of electromagnetic signals from the chamber. The first housing portion has a second position wherein the first housing portion and the transponder are displaced from the second housing portion thereby opening the chamber and exposing the transponder to permit the transmission of electromagnetic signals to and from the transponder.

Abstract: A personal communication device (“PCD”) holder including (i) a first housing portion including a material that causes the first housing portion to be data signal blocking; (ii) a second housing portion including a material that causes the second housing portion to be data signal blocking; and (iii) a data signal blocking gasket fitted to at least one of the first and second housing portions, the gasket positioned and arranged such that when the first and second housing portions are mated together to form an enclosure about the PCD, the data signal blocking gasket engages and seals to the other of the first and second housing portions to ensure that the enclosure is completely data signal blocking regardless of whether imperfections are present in an interface between the mated first and second portions.

Abstract: According to one aspect of the present invention, a gaming machine for conducting a wagering game comprises a gaming cabinet having a first member and a second member. The first member is located physically separate from the second member. The gaming machine further comprises a plurality of high-voltage wires generally located within the first member. The gaming machine additionally includes a plurality of low-voltage wires generally located within the second member. The first member and the second member shielding the respective plurality of high-voltage wires and low-voltage wires to reduce electrical interference between the plurality of high-voltage wires and the plurality of low-voltage wires.

Abstract: A shielding case includes a frame, a cover, and a connector. The frame is provided on two lateral top edges with two guide rails, which are provided at respective one end with a limiting section. The frame is also provided on bottom edges with a plurality of spaced pins, and at one of two opposite end faces with a through hole. The cover is provided at two lateral sides with two slide channels for slidably receiving the guide rails therein, and the two slide channels are provided at respective one end with a retaining hole for releasably engaging with the limiting sections on the guide rails, so that the cover is removably connected to the frame to close an open top thereof. The connector is detachably mounted to the through hole from an outer side of the frame. Thus, the shielding case can be easily assembled and disassembled.

Abstract: A shielding housing has an electromagnetic closure. The housing has a base part and a lid part. The base part and the lid part may be hingedly connected to one another at a rear portion of the housing. There may also be an opening device for opening the lid.

Abstract: A device enclosing a volume shielded from certain levels of sound, light and electromagnetic radiation, such device that prevents electromagnetic communications and recording devices from transmitting and receiving communications from outside of the devices protected environment while remaining mobile and ungrounded.

Abstract: An electro magnetic (EM) wave shielding device includes at least one metal plate and an EM wave absorbing material configured on a lateral side of the metal plate. The lateral side of the metal plate configured with the EM wave absorbing material covers a test point region of a circuit board, thereby absorbing and shielding EM waves generated by the test point region.

Abstract: An electromagnetic shielding device with a heat dissipating function for shielding at least one electronic element on a circuit board is provided. The electromagnetic shielding device includes a frame, a cover, and a heat dissipating element. The frame is disposed on the circuit board and surrounds the electronic element, and the frame is one-piece and seamless. The cover has a top portion and a side portion bent from borders of the top portion. The heat dissipating element is disposed on the top portion. The top portion of the cover is connected to borders of the frame, and the side portion is tightly combined with the frame so that the cover, the frame and the circuit board form a shielding space to surround the electronic element.

Abstract: An electronic device enclosure for suppressing Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI) includes a first plate defined on a first plane, a second plate defined on a second plane and a number of polygonal holes defined in the first plate at an angle of orientation. The second plane is substantially perpendicular to the first plane. The angle of orientation of the number of polygonal holes in the first plate is set according to a number of maximum dimensions in a direction substantially perpendicular to the second plane. The angle of orientation is defined such that there are a minimum number of maximum dimensions.

Abstract: A receptacle for supporting a transponder on a support structure includes a housing having a first housing portion securable to the transponder and a second housing portion securable to the support structure. The first housing portion is pivotally secured to the second housing portion. The first housing portion and second housing portion include a shield for attenuating the transmission of electromagnetic signals. The first housing portion has a first position wherein the first housing portion and second housing portion form a chamber for enclosing the transponder and restricting the transmission of electromagnetic signals from the chamber. The first housing portion has a second position wherein the first housing portion and the transponder are displaced from the second housing portion thereby opening the chamber and exposing the transponder to permit the transmission of electromagnetic signals to and from the transponder.

Abstract: An EMI shielded isolation chamber is provided, having an integral manipulator for manipulating electronic devices such as cell phones within the chamber, whereby a probe can be precisely positioned to selectively and directly actuate controls, switches, and keypads upon the devices anywhere in the chamber upon rotation of a probe tip. Extensible collapsible shielding boots are coupled between wall portions of the shielded chamber, adjacent a wall mounted manipulator support gimbal, and forward or rearward portions of the mechanical manipulator for preventing EMI signals from entering or leaving the shielded chamber. Alternatively, the gimbal constitutes the shielding device whereby a metallic hollow ball, slidably and rotatably supporting and containing the elongated manipulator, is mechanically biased snugly against a concave metallic member to block radiation from entering or leaving the shielded chamber.

Abstract: An enclosure of an electronic device includes a plate. The plate defines a number of through holes. A number of shields extend from the plate corresponding to the through holes. Each shield extends outwards from the outer surface of the plate, surrounding and partly covering a corresponding through hole. The enclosure with the shields can shield the electronic device from EMI.

Abstract: An Electronic Isolation Chamber With Unimpeded Hand Entry is disclosed. The somewhat “open” appearance of the Electromagnetic Isolation Chamber goes contrary to teachings in the art of RF shielding and enclosures. A sleeve through an aperture in the chamber is worn by an operator, and with the placement of an operator's arm there through, the electromagnetic shielding is completed and the volume contained within the chamber is electromagnetically isolated from the environment exterior to the chamber. This novel arrangement allows an operator to work with bare hands, thus providing more tactile interaction with a device under test and also reducing the tendency for shorting that is present when wearing conductive gloves. A shielded window and an interior light may be included to facilitate viewing of a device within the chamber during operation of the device.

Abstract: A shielding assembly includes a hollow frame and a cover mounted to the hollow frame. The hollow frame comprises a plurality of sidewalls, where one of the sidewalls defines a first groove and another one of the sidewall opposite to the one of sidewalls includes a first fixing portion. The cover includes a first end, a second end opposite to the first end, a first latch located on the first end and engaged with the first groove, and a second fixing portion located on the second end and engaged with the first fixing portion, so as to retain the cover on the frame. The first latch includes a resilient bent portion extending from the first end of the cover, and a hook protruding from the resilient bent portion and received in the groove.

Abstract: A shielding device for serving as an electromagnetic shield includes a shield body having a top piece and a plurality of sidewall pieces, and an electromagnetic band-gap (EBG) structure disposed on the top piece of the shield body.

Abstract: The present invention provides a circuit board having an isolation cover and an assembling method thereof. The circuit board of the present invention comprises a main body and an isolation cover disposed on the circuit board main body. The main body and the isolation cover have a plurality of corresponding first and second positioning portions, and a ground portion is disposed on at least one side of each first positioning portion. The isolation cover is disposed on a first surface of the main body, and each second positioning portion passes through a second surface of the main body and each first positioning portion. An end of each second positioning portion is connected to each ground portion.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing defining a through hole, a circuit board fixed in the housing, including a switch and a grounding portion connecting with the ground, a fastening member received in the through hole fixed on the housing and contacting the grounding portion, passing static electricity therethrough and defining a mounting hole, and an actuating member received in the mounting hole and contacting the fastening member, and pressing the switch when actuated; wherein the fastening member and the actuating member are conductive.

Abstract: An electromagnetically shielded enclosure is disclosed. One such system includes a continuously welded shell having a top, a bottom, and a plurality of side walls cooperating to enclose an interior volume, the interior volume sized to receive electronic equipment and allow human entry. The enclosure is constructed from electromagnetically conductive materials and includes continuous welds along seams joining each material. The enclosure includes a sally port located within the enclosure. The sally port includes a first door in one of the plurality of side walls and constructed from electromagnetically conductive materials. The sally port also includes a second door constructed from electromagnetically conductive materials. The sally port defines a secondary interior volume within the enclosure sized to allow human entry through either the first or second door.

Abstract: A gasketed collar for reducing EMI emission from a communication module is presented. The gasketed collar includes a conductive metal collar designed to fit at least partway around the communication module, and a gasket. The gasket is electrically conductive and compressible. The gasket fits at least partway around the communication module and overlaps the conductive metal collar. A communication module including such gasketed collar and a method of making such communication module are also presented.

Abstract: Systems and methods for minimizing the transmission and reception of electromagnetic interference (“EMI”) are provided. A member having first and second sides and at least one edge can be formed to correspond to the interior of an enclosure. At least one aperture can penetrate the member from the first side to the second side, forming at least one internal edge. A conductive layer can be disposed on or about the first side, the second side, the at least one edge, and the at least one internal edge of the member, thereby encapsulating the member.

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.

Abstract: An electromagnetic shield is for covering an electronic component on a printed circuit board. The electromagnetic shield includes a frame and a lid. The frame is welded onto the printed board and surrounds the electronic component. The frame defines a slot near the top of the frame. The lid passes through the slot and seals the top of the frame.

Abstract: Described herein are various embodiments of a modified hexagonal perforated pattern and objects within which the pattern is formed. For example, according to one representative embodiment, an apparatus includes an object and a perforated pattern formed in the object. The perforated pattern includes a plurality of perforations through which matter is flowable. Each of the perforations includes a modified hexagonal shape including a hexagon having six rounded corners.

Abstract: A shielding apparatus is disclosed suitable for use in providing electromagnetic interference shielding for an electrical component on a substrate. The shielding apparatus includes a frame that is at least partially drawn in construction and is configured for installation to the substrate. Side walls of the frame generally surround the electrical component, and a cover is attachable to the frame for substantially covering the electrical component. The cover includes an upper surface having an inverted embossment formed therein, and a cover member extending generally downwardly from the upper surface adjacent the inverted embossment. The inverted embossment and cover member define a guide for guiding and receiving at least part of the frame into the guide when the cover is attached to the frame. The guide is configured to help facilitate and generally hold the cover in electrical contact with the frame when the cover is attached to the frame.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing a package. According to said method, a substrate is provided, on a surface of which one or several components are disposed, and a hermetically sealing protective layer is formed on the one or several components and on the surface of the substrate. The hermetically sealing protective layer is impermeable to gas, liquid, and electromagnetic waves, temperature-resistant, electrically insulating, and process-resistant.

Abstract: An EMI shielded isolation chamber is provided, having an integral manipulator for manipulating electronic devices such as cell phones within the chamber, whereby a probe can be precisely positioned to selectively and directly actuate controls, switches, and keypads upon the devices anywhere in the chamber upon rotation of a probe tip. Extensible collapsible shielding boots are coupled between wall portions of the shielded chamber, adjacent a wall mounted manipulator support gimbal, and forward or rearward portions of the mechanical manipulator for preventing EMI signals from entering or leaving the shielded chamber. Alternatively, the gimbal constitutes the shielding device whereby a metallic hollow ball, slidably and rotatably supporting and containing the elongated manipulator, is mechanically biased snugly against a concave metallic member to block radiation from entering or leaving the shielded chamber.

Abstract: A shielding device with a replaceable top, comprising: a metallic frame 1 having side walls interconnected with a top portion having a top surface 10 thereon; a removable top surface 12 attached to the top surface 10; and a metallic cap 2 attached to the frame when the removable top surface 12 is removed from the metallic frame 1.

Abstract: A circuit board has a first face and a second face opposite to the first face. An antenna element is mounted on the first face. A shield cover is attached to the second face. The shield cover includes a polygonal base portion, a first wall provided on a first side of the polygonal base portion, a second wall provided on a second side of the polygonal base portion, a third wall provided on a corner defined by the first side and the second side, and disposed between the first wall and the second wall, a first extending portion extended from the first wall so as to overlap with the third wall, and a second extending portion extended from the second wall so as to overlap with the third wall. The shield cover is soldered on the second face.

Abstract: A combined environmental and electromagnetic rotary seal. The invention is adapted for use between two mutually rotating components of an electromagnetic energy transmission system and provides simultaneous protection against contamination from the environment and unwanted electromagnetic leakage. In the illustrative embodiment, a first set of grooves is cut into the exterior of a first conductive cylindrical component whose interior contains a portion of a millimeter-wave beam waveguide energy transmission system, the grooves comprising the electromagnetic portion of the seal and a second set of grooves is cut into the interior of the conductive housing enclosing the first conductive cylindrical component.

Abstract: An RF isolation container that includes a counterweight system to assist an operator with opening and closing operations, an electromagnet locking mechanism for easier and consistent locking of the RF isolation container and a motion damping mechanism to relieve fatigue on operating components and on human operators.

Abstract: A method for suppression of EMI emissions around an opening of an electronic enclosure that holds a physical layer switch. Fiber optic cables are installed on a plurality of ports attached to the switch such that the cables pass through the opening in the cabinet. The cables are divided into a plurality of discrete bundles. An enclosure is placed around each bundle while the enclosure is in an open state and thereafter the enclosure is closed such that the enclosure surrounds the bundle. The enclosure is designed such that it suppresses EMI emissions. After the enclosures are closed, they are positioned in an arrangement in the opening of the electronic enclosure.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical device comprising a supporting substrate (1) which supports electronic components (2) as well as a strip conductor structure for connecting the electronic components (2) and on which an electrically conducting shielding element is disposed that surrounds the strip conductor structure and the components (2). The shielding element is composed of a first pot-type shielding part (7), the edge region of the hole of which rests upon contact areas (5) of a first surface (8) of the supporting substrate (1), said contact areas (5) being connected to a fixed electrical potential, and a second pot-type shielding part (9), the edge region of the hole of which rests upon a second surface (10) of the supporting substrate (1). The shielding parts (7 and 9) can be fastened to the supporting substrate (1) by means of fastening attachments which engage into first recesses (6) of the supporting substrate (1).

Abstract: A unique laptop computer or similar device carrying case which can also shield an individual electromagnetic radiation including RF microwave radiation and also heat transfer from the laptop computers when opened or in the closed positions. The invention includes sewn insulating sections along the internal nylon face and an external leather face. A conductive fabric is positioned against the non-conductive plastic sheeting and is rolled up on itself, on four sides, to provide a larger effective virtual shield in the two side insulating sections, each of which includes an inner perforated metal shield and a solid metal shield in the base to protect against electromagnetic radiation. The sections fold inwardly to provide a carrying case held together with four Velcro® strips on the exterior of the case.

Abstract: According to various aspects, exemplary embodiments are provided of shielding apparatus suitable for use in providing electromagnetic interference shielding for one or more electrical components on a substrate. In one exemplary embodiment, a shielding apparatus generally includes first and second walls. The first wall includes laterally spaced-apart detent protrusions. The second wall includes an edge portion disposed relative to the first wall such that an interface between the edge portion of the second wall and the first wall is substantially sealed against the ingress and/or egress of electromagnetic interference through the interface. The edge portion of the second wall is engaged generally between and laterally confined by the laterally spaced-apart detent protrusions of the first wall, such that the laterally spaced-apart detent protrusions inhibit movement of the second wall relative to the first wall.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein include EMI shielding to cool a computing device with one or more vents. In some embodiments, a louvered vent formed in the EMI shield of a computing device creates an air curtain between the EMI shield and a heat-generating component to cool the component, the EMI shield and the external wall. Other embodiments are described.

Abstract: An electromagnetic interference shielded panel and method of manufacture. The panel includes one or more frame members having a rib adapted to provide sacrificial material when a first skin member is welded to the frame member. The first skin member is welded to the frame members of a frame assembly prior to bonding of a core member and a second skin member to the first skin member and frame assembly.

Abstract: A shielding apparatus for electromagnetic testing includes a platform, a lid forming a cavity, a driving unit, and an elastic gasket attached to a bottom of the lid around a rim adjacent the cavity. The platform is for placing an electronic device to be tested. The lid is for covering the platform to define a closed space. The driving unit is for lifting and lowering the lid. The gasket is for being compressed and filling gaps between the lid and the platform when the platform covers the lid.

Abstract: Housing for shielding from electromagnetic interference, comprising a first housing component with a first VELCRO-type fastening element and a second housing component with a second VELCRO-type fastening element each made of conductive material, wherein an aperture between the first housing component and the second housing component is closed in an electromagnetically-sealing manner by a third VELCRO-type fastening element made of conductive material.

Abstract: A module for containing a circuit is provided that attenuates emitted signals without the use of a cover. The module includes a housing and a receptacle. The housing has a front having a certain thickness and the receptacle is accessible from the front of the housing. The receptacle is shaped to receive a circuit component and forms a waveguide.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for producing a package. According to said method, a substrate is provided, on a surface of which one or several components are disposed, and a hermetically sealing protective layer is formed on the one or several components and on the surface of the substrate. The hermetically sealing protective layer is impermeable to gas, liquid, and electromagnetic waves, temperature-resistant, electrically insulating, and process-resistant.