Abstract: An adjustable riser cage retains varying length adapters. For example, the adjustable riser cage may support a short adapter card, a ¾ length adapter card, or a long adapter card. The adjustable riser cage includes a riser portion and an extension portion. The riser portion includes one or more guidance features and a plurality of first retention members. The extension portion is slide ably supported against only the one or more guidance members, and includes a second retention member configured to engage with a particular first retention member depending upon a length of the adapter card to be supported. The adjustable riser cage may be installed into a larger electronic system having a plurality of electronic components. The adjustable riser cage allows for increased access to the electronic components because the extension portion is not supported by external or non-integral support features that may block access to the electronic components.

Abstract: An electronic device can include different components providing different functionality. Some electronic devices can include a proximity sensor for determining when a user's face is near the device. The sensor can include an emitter and a detector that are separated by a foam block to limit cross-talk between the emitter and detector. A sheet can be placed over the foam block to define openings for each of the emitter and detector. Some electronic devices can also include a camera. A glass cover secured to the device enclosure can protect the camera. To improve an adhesive bond between the glass cover and a metal enclosure, an ink layer can be placed between an adhesive and the glass. In addition, the camera or another component may need to be grounded to ensure proper operation. During assembly, however, the position of the camera can shift due to closing an enclosure. A grounding assembly that maintains contact with the camera in its initial and final positions can be provided.

Abstract: A connecting member for a portable electronic device includes a central cylinder, a first flange portion, a second flange portion, a plurality of first clasps and a number of second clasps. The first flange portion and the second flange portion surround on the central cylinder. The first clasps extend from the first flange portion, and the second clasps extend from the second flange portion.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a housing, a frame, a display module, and a printed circuit board. The housing includes a first panel and a second panel at the back of the first panel. The frame is contained in the housing and located between the first panel and the second panel. At least part of the frame is provided with a bumper portion. The bumper portion is configured to protrude to the outside of the housing. The display module is contained in the housing, and includes a display screen covered with the first panel. The printed circuit board is contained in the housing.

Abstract: A server cabinet includes a housing and a power distribution unit (PDU). The housing includes a bottom plate defining two first holes, and a top plate defining two second holes. The PDU includes a main body, a top base, a motion member, a resilient member, and a handle. Two first pins protrude down from the main body to be inserted into the first holes. The top base is fastened to the main body. A top of the top base defines two through holes. The motion member is movably received in the top base, and forms two second pins. The resilient member is connected between the main body and the motion member, to bias the motion member to move up, thereby allowing the second pins to extend out of the corresponding through holes and be inserted into the second holes. The handle is attached to the motion member.

Abstract: The instant disclosure relates to an angle adjustable device, which includes: a base having a fixing member disposed thereon, where the fixing member has a fixing surface; a switch mechanism having a locking ring, a first gear, and a second gear, while at least one block protrudes from the inner surface of the locking ring, with the first gear having a contact incline slidingly abutted by the block, where the contact incline is defined with a first end and a second end, where the first gear is received by the locking ring and capable of meshing with the second gear; and a rotator having at least one connecting member connected to the second gear. The instant disclosure also discloses an electronic display unit using the same.

Abstract: The arc-resistant MCC is provided with either the expansion chamber or the plenum. Arc flashes create pressure. Different arc-resistant MCC bases are used depending on whether the expansion chamber or the plenum is to be attached, as the expansion chamber and the plenum deal with the created pressure in different ways and are accordingly attached to the MCC base in different ways.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes a display panel including lower and upper substrates confronting each other, and a film member combined with the upper substrate; and a panel support member to support the display panel to expose the front and lateral sides of the display panel to the outside.

Abstract: An electronic device includes an enclosure and a locking assembly. The locking assembly includes a fixing sleeve including a fixing end hermetically fixed to the enclosure, and an opening end away from the enclosure, and a locking bracket. The locking bracket is attached to the fixing sleeve and defines a through hole defining a passing portion and at least one locking portion communicating with each other. The electronic device is position to a fastener by the fastener passing through the passing portion and being positioned in the locking portion of the through hole.

Abstract: A microelectronic assembly includes a dielectric element having first and second surfaces, first and second apertures extending between the first and second surfaces and defining a central region of the first surface between the first and second apertures, first and second microelectronic elements, and leads extending from contacts exposed at respective front surfaces of the first and second microelectronic elements to central terminals exposed at the central region. The front surface of the first microelectronic element can face the second surface of the dielectric element. The front surface of the second microelectronic element can face a rear surface of the first microelectronic element. The contacts of the second microelectronic element can project beyond an edge of the first microelectronic element. At least first and second ones of the leads can electrically interconnect a first central terminal of the central terminals with each of the first and second microelectronic elements.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a housing, a printed substrate and a holder. The housing includes a front surface, a back surface, and a side surface which connects between the front surface and the back surface. The side surface includes an opening. The printed substrate includes a first surface on which a switch is mounted and a second surface which is on the reverse side of the first surface. The holder includes a holding portion and an operating portion, the holding portion is configured to hold the printed substrate under the first surface of the printed substrate facing the side surface of the housing, the operating portion is integrally formed in the holder and is exposed from the opening.

Abstract: An electrical interconnect device includes a frame having frame walls that define a socket that extends along a socket axis between an open top and an open bottom of the frame. The socket is configured to receive an electronic package through the open top. The electrical interconnect device also includes a contact assembly having an insulative carrier that holds an array of conductive elastomeric columns with each of the elastomeric columns having opposite first and second ends. The elastomeric columns are internally conductive between the first and second ends. The elastomeric columns are configured to electrically interconnect the electronic package to a second electronic component. The insulative carrier is configured to float within the frame in a direction generally parallel to the socket axis.

Abstract: One design aspect in electronic systems, such as communication systems, is noise suppression. More particularly, this relates to microphonics suppression in high-speed communication systems, such as microwave wireless radio systems. The present invention contemplates system design for substantially eliminating microphonic behavior created by mechanical stimulus such as vibrations and the drum effect. A preferred approach includes isolating the motherboard from its mounting harnesses (mechanical interconnection) and adding an echo damping and shock absorption pad to the underside of the enclosure cover to stiffen the enclosure cover while maintaining its light weight. Preferably also, this approach isolates the entire motherboard rather than a particular component. A design using this approach is particularly useful in an outdoor unit (ODU) of a split-mount microwave radio system.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing, a plurality of bolts, a plurality of support members and a display screen. The housing is curved. The plurality of bolts are separately fixed to the bottom plate and received within the housing. The plurality of support members are assembled to the top ends of the plurality of bolts and are individually adjustable as to the height of their fixing location, so that all of the support members can be adjusted to be positioned on the same horizontal plane. The display screen is assembled within the housing, and supported by the plurality of support members.

Abstract: A double-sided PCB includes a circuit plate, a first chip, and a second chip. The circuit plate includes a spacer layer having a first surface and an opposing second surface, a first multilayer structure, and a second multilayer structure. The first multilayer structure includes a first wire layer, a first middle layer, and a second wire layer having a first grounding portion and first conductive pattern portions, that are stacked on each other on the first surface. The second multilayer structure on the second surface is either a mirror image of the first multilayer structure, or is very similar thereto. The first and second chips are each arranged on a grounding portion and are each electrically connected to their respective conductive pattern portions.

Abstract: A multi-chip socket includes multiple cavities. The multiple cavities include support surfaces. The support surfaces may be disposed at different heights relative to a reference plane. The different heights may be based on a height of a first component to be disposed in the first cavity and a height of a second component to be disposed in a second cavity.

Abstract: An electronic system includes a component that heats up during operation and an acoustic dampening air moving assembly. The acoustic dampening air moving assembly includes air moving blades, a motor, a support structure and a housing. The motor is attached to the air moving blades to rotate the air moving blades. The support structure supports the motor and the air moving blades within the housing. The housing and the support structure at least partially include a material selected for its acoustic dampening characteristics. The acoustic dampening air moving assembly moves air to the component to cool the component. The selected material dampens acoustic vibrations within the electronic system.

Abstract: An interposer lead provides a connection between an integrated circuit and a circuit board. The interposer lead includes a first leg for interfacing with the circuit board. The interposer lead also includes a second leg disposed generally parallel to the first leg for interfacing with an IC electrical lead extending from the integrated circuit. A connecting portion operatively connects the first leg and the second leg. The interposer lead further includes a lip extending non-parallel from the second leg for limiting movement of the IC electrical lead on the second leg.

Abstract: Example embodiments disclosed herein relate to a display stand. The display stand includes a base, a support arm, one or more display mounts, and a latching mechanism. A display may be attached to the one or more display mounts. The display may include a variety of devices such a monitor, workstation, or computer. The latching mechanism is configured to have a latched position that secures the support arm and one or more display mounts in a reclined position substantially parallel to the base. The latching mechanism is additionally configured to have an unlatched position that allows extension of the support arm and one or more display mounts.

Abstract: A rotary mechanism includes a supporter and a bracket. The supporter includes a body, a pivot hole structure and a guiding portion. The pivot hole structure and the guiding portion are disposed on the body. A slot is formed on the pivot hole structure. A top of the guiding portion is a cam structure. The bracket pivots to the supporter. The bracket includes a frame, a constraining portion and a pivoting portion. A bottom of the frame contacts against the guiding portion and slides relative to the cam structure. The constraining portion and the pivoting portion are disposed on the frame. The constraining portion can contact against the body to constrain rotation of the bracket relative to the supporter. The pivoting portion slidably pivots to the slot. The pivoting portion moves along the slot to contact the constraining portion against the body.

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention comprises an electronic device case including a power source and circuit board. The circuit board may be connected to the buttons allowing the electronic device case to function as a standalone device. The electronic device case includes a dedicated power source allowing the utilization of the case as a standalone device regardless of whether the electronic device is housed within the case.

Abstract: A mobile phone that is an electronic device includes a bottom housing including a first bottom subhousing. On the first bottom subhousing a rib is provided so as to surround a position where an earphone jack is to be provided and be in with a substrate on which the earphone jack is to be provided. This rib prevents liquid from infiltrating into the bottom housing. Connection terminals of the earphone jack are each connected with other components of the mobile phone such as a CPU via an inner layer of the substrate.

Abstract: A chip support board structure which includes at least a metal substrate, a block layer, a paddle, an insulation layer, a circuit layer and a solder resist is disclosed. The circuit layer connects with the paddle. The material of the block layer is different from that of the metal substrate and the block layer is provided between the metal substrate and the paddle such that the shape and the depth of the paddle is maintained constant and the problem of different depth and easily peeling off is avoided, thereby improving the yield rate of the chip support board.

Abstract: A lightweight radio/CD player for vehicular application includes a case and frontal interface formed of polymer based material molded to provide details to accept audio devices and radio receivers, as well as the circuit boards required for electrical control and display. The case and frontal interface are of composite structure, including an insert molded electrically conductive wire mesh screen that has been pre-formed to contour with the molding operation. The wire mesh provides shielding and grounding of the circuit boards via exposed wire mesh pads and adjacent ground clips. The PCB architecture integrally forms a resilient beam portion adjacent an edge thereof carrying a grounding pad.

Abstract: Processes, systems, devices, and articles of manufacture are provided. Each may include adapting micro-inverters initially configured for frame-mounting to mounting on a frameless solar panel. This securement may include using an adaptive clamp or several adaptive clamps secured to a micro-inverter or its components, and using compressive forces applied directly to the solar panel to secure the adaptive clamp and the components to the solar panel. The clamps can also include compressive spacers and safeties for managing the compressive forces exerted on the solar panels. Friction zones may also be used for managing slipping between the clamp and the solar panel during or after installation. Adjustments to the clamps may be carried out through various means and by changing the physical size of the clamps themselves.

Abstract: The present invention provides a back frame of flat panel display device, which includes at least first and second primary assembling pieces. The at least two primary assembling pieces are joined to form the back frame. The primary assembling pieces include an elastic member arranged on a portion of an upper surface thereof in a lengthwise direction. The present invention provides a back frame of a flat panel display device and a backlight system that include an elastic member arranged on a portion of an upper surface of the primary assembling pieces so that the back frame can well support a light homogenization mechanism and protect the light homogenization mechanism from violent shakes.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing unit having an accommodating portion, and first and second openings communicating with the accommodating portion. A waterproof element is made of a resilient material, and includes a main body that is disposed on the accommodating portion and that has a top face, and a side face extending upwardly from the top face. The electronic component module includes a circuit board and an electronic component. The circuit board has a board bottom face disposed on and abutting against the top face of the main body and covering the second opening, and a board edge abutting against the side face of the main body. An electronic component is attached to the circuit board, extends through the main body of the waterproof element, is disposed inside the accommodating portion, and faces the first opening.

Abstract: Provided is a method of managing a component mounting substrate that can be used in a roll-to-roll process, without breaking or deteriorating electronic components mounted thereon. In the method of winding, around a core, a flexible component mounting substrate on which a plurality of electronic components are mounted and managing the component mounting substrate as a roll, the roll is held such that the core of the roll is parallel to a vertical direction.

Abstract: A frame includes a base frame that is formed of a framework formed in a substantially rectangular shape by square pipes and is provided with plural cutout portions on the lower surface sides of the square pipes that are long sides of the framework, a bracket that includes a plate section on which a caster is mounted, and in which a portion of the plate section is fitted into the cutout portion, and the caster that is mounted on the plate section and located further to the inside than an outer periphery of the framework when the base frame is viewed from the upper surface side.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a first cover, a double sided pressure sensitive adhesive (PSA) tape, a battery, and a second cover. The second cover is attached to the first cover. The battery is arranged between the first cover and the second cover. The second cover defines a groove. A shape of the groove is substantially same as a shape of the PSA tape. The PSA tape covers the groove. Thereby the PSA tape and the groove cooperatively form an air flowing channel having an inlet and an outlet. The battery is fixed to the second cover by the PSA tape. An adhesive force of the PSA tape applied between the battery and the second cover is decreasable by flowing air with temperature greater than a preset value through the air flowing channel so as to enable the battery to detach from the second cover.

Abstract: In an electrical cabinet (110) for an electrical power unit that carries out electrical power switching for at least multiple electrical power switching equipment (50), the electrical power switching equipment (50) is attached to a front of at least a support grid rack (31) arranged as a matrix with n rows and p columns, where n and p are greater than or equal to two. Each piece of equipment (50) is attached to the grid rack at a slot (34) in the grid rack, open to the front of the grid rack (31) and to the rear of the grid rack to allow installation from the front of the equipment and to allow access from the front to the rear of the grid rack through the slots (34).

Abstract: An electronic device includes a main body, an electronic assembly and an ejecting mechanism. The main body is formed with a retaining space, and the electronic assembly is retained in the retaining space of the main body. The ejecting mechanism includes an operating member that has a main portion and a connecting portion disposed on the main portion. The operating member is rotatable on the connecting portion and is disposed in the main body while the lifting section is disposed between the main body and the electronic assembly. The operating section is operable to drive the lifting section to push the electronic assembly out of the retaining space.

Abstract: For automatic attachment of electronic components onto circuit boards, it is proposed that the electronic component be provided with a holding element that comprises a gripping point for a suction gripper. The holding element is designed as a clip that can be connected to the electronic component. The connecting occurs preferably by a snap-on action, wherein a form fit or positive fit is achieved by the shape of the clip, which is made of plastic. Preferably, the clip comprises a rib on the inside thereof facing the electronic component, said rib extending over at least half the periphery and engaging in a gap in the surface of the electronic component. If the electronic component is a coil, the rib, which is directed inward, can run along a helical line.

Abstract: A printed wiring board has a packaging substrate having multiple pads, and a transmission substrate mounted on the multiple pads of the packaging substrate. The packaging substrate has a pad group constituted of pads which mount an electronic component, the multiple pads mounting the transmission substrate includes a first pad positioned in a peripheral portion of the packaging substrate and a second pad positioned between the first pad and the pad group, the second pad is electrically connected to a signal pad of the pads in the pad group, and the transmission substrate includes a horizontal wiring which electrically connects the second pad and the first pad and which transmits a signal between the second pad and the first pad.

Abstract: An optical device includes: a stem; a mount portion connected with the stem and having an upper face, a first face and a second face opposite to the first face, the first face and the second face constituting a side face with respect to the upper face; an optical element mounted on the upper face of the mount portion; an electronic components mounted on the first face and the second face of the mount portion respectively; a first lead that penetrates the stem and is extended to a side of the first face of the mount portion; and a second lead that penetrates the stem and is extended to a side of the second face of the mount portion.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tire mountable apparatus and method that includes a substrate defining a longitudinal direction, a top surface and a bottom surface. The substrate has a plurality of conductor terminals arranged in a substantially linear relationship. A first support element is located below the bottom surface of the substrate and a second support element is located above the top surface of the substrate. The plurality of conductor terminals are positioned between the first and second support elements. The substrate may be a piezoelectric device having a piezoelectric layer arranged between first and second conductive layers. The plurality of conductor terminals may be arranged in a substantially linear relationship along a line about 80° to about 100° to the longitudinal direction of the substrate, and the longitudinal direction of the substrate being substantially perpendicular to the direction of rotation of the tire.

Abstract: This holder includes a conductor metal part designed to be warmed for assembly of the electrical component on the metal part. It also includes a part made of synthetic material, jointed with the metal part, guaranteeing cohesion of the holder. This part made out of synthetic material contains a mass with a low melting point and a mass with a high melting point, inserted between the mass with a low melting point and the metal part. More specifically, the mass with the high melting point is made in a material with a melting point greater than the melting point of the mass with a low melting point.

Abstract: A cam system includes a beam including a plurality of coupling features. A first handle is operable to be coupled to the beam using the coupling features. A plurality of cam elements are each operable to be coupled to the beam at different locations along the beam using the coupling features. A plurality of cam brackets are each operable to be mounted to a first member having a first connector. The coupled-together beam, first handle, and cam elements are operable to be coupled a second member having a second connector such that, with the cam brackets mounted to the first member, the engagement of the cam elements with the cam brackets mate the first connector and the second connector.

Abstract: A power supply having one or more power electronic modules that may be replaced without shutting down the power supply. Each power electronic module may be enclosed in a separate compartment of the power supply. Each compartment may have stationary electrical connectors configured to electrically connect to the power electronic module. A racking mechanism connected to a handle outside the compartment may move a power electronic module out of electrical contact with the stationary electrical connectors and/or into electrical contact with the stationary electrical connectors. Movement of a power electronic module within the compartment may occur without shutting down the power supply. Methods of replacing power electronic modules without shutting down the power supply are also provided, as are other aspects.

Abstract: There is disclosed an interactive whiteboard system including a display surface (102) and a projector (108), wherein a support structure includes a support arm (110) which extends away from the plane of the interactive surface to support a projector head of the projector in a position in front of the display surface, wherein there is further provided a safety member (212) for connecting the support arm to the support structure, the safety member being arranged such that in an overload condition of the support arm, the support arm pivots relative to the support structure in a controlled manner until a predetermined stop point is reached.

Abstract: A modular package may be utilized to mount an RF system-on-chip in one of plural configurations, such that the same modular package may be utilized to enable plural device formats, while reducing the amount of RF testing needed to change device formats. In one configuration, a surface mount device is mounted onto a first surface of a board, and the board is directly surface mounted onto a base board. Here, the base board includes a hole for accommodating the surface mount device, providing a thin device format. In a second configuration, a spacer is mounted onto the first surface of the board, such that a gap is provided between the board and the base board for accommodating the surface mount device, providing a relatively thicker device, but providing additional surface area where the hole otherwise would be, reducing the device size.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments of power source redundancy in a power supply for a rack mounted computing device. The power supply includes a plurality of AC power converters configured to receive power from corresponding power sources. A first AC power converter provides DC power to a common DC bus of the power supply. A second AC power converter provides DC power to the common DC bus in response to a change in the voltage level provided by the first AC power converter.

Abstract: A clamping element is configured for mounting a rail element bearing electrical/electronic devices on a supporting portion of a switchgear cabinet. The clamping element includes a body provided with a coupling portion configured for engaging with an opening portion of the rail element. The coupling portion is configured for enabling the body to be at least one of coupled with and removed from the rail element when the body is positioned in a first configuration relative to the rail element. The coupling portion is configured for hindering removal of the body from the rail element when the body is positioned in a second configuration relative to the rail element. The clamping element also includes a clasping device protruding from the body and configured for removably connecting the body to the supporting portion to mount the rail element within the switchgear cabinet.

Abstract: According to embodiments of the invention, an electronic component assembly may be provided. The electronic component assembly may include an electronic component body. The electronic component assembly may also include a non-conductive force transfer plate affixed to the electronic component body to receive an assembly force. The electronic component assembly may also include a plurality of electrical connectors passing through the non-conductive force transfer plate, wherein first ends of the electrical connectors are located within the electronic component body and second ends are located outside the electronic component body, and the electrical connectors have a force transfer structure adapted to engage the non-conductive force transfer plate and transfer at least a portion of the assembly force from the force transfer plate to the electrical connectors.

Abstract: An assembly for connection of an electronic equipment item to wiring of an aircraft, in which the item of electronic equipment is disposed in a support means and includes connection means configured to be connected to the wiring, a connection interface disposed between the wiring and the connection means to provide connection of the item of electronic equipment to the wiring, the connection assembly configured to change over from a connected state in which the connection means are connected to the connection interface to a disconnected state in which the connection means are free. The connection interface is fastened to the structure of the aircraft; whether the connection assembly is in the connected or disconnected state. The support means is movable and includes an at least partially open face turned toward the connection interface and onto which the connection means emerge.

Abstract: A printed wiring board (PWB) including one or more embedded capacitors. The PWB defines a planar area and includes a plurality of first conductive plates that are substantially parallel to the planar area and extend from a first normal axis towards a second normal axis. The first normal axis and the second normal axis extend substantially perpendicularly through the planar area. The PWB also includes one or more second conductive plates that are substantially parallel to the planar area and extend from the second normal axis towards the first normal axis. The second conductive plates are positioned between the first conductive plates. A non-conductive material is positioned between the first and second conductive plates. At least one first conductive via extends substantially collinear with the first normal axis in contact with the first conductive plates. A plurality of second conductive vias extends substantially collinear with the second normal axis in contact with the second conductive plate.

Abstract: A switch arrangement may include at least one carrier having a first side and a second side and a plurality of electrically conductive through connections extending from the first side to the second side; a first switch terminal on the first side; a second switch terminal on the second side; a plurality of electronic switching devices arranged on the first side, each electronic switching device comprising a first controlled terminal and a second controlled terminal; wherein each first controlled terminal is connected to the first switch terminal via a respective electrically conductive connection; wherein the electrically conductive connections have substantially the same length; and wherein each second controlled terminal is connected to a respective through connection to connect the second switch terminal.

Abstract: An assembling structure includes a ground wire, an inverter, a first fixing element, and a clamping device. The inverter includes a casing. The clamping device is disposed on the casing. The clamping device includes a first end, a second end, and a pressing part between the first end and the second end. The second end of the clamping device is previously fixed on the casing. After the ground wire is transferred through an entrance between the first end of the clamping device and the casing, the ground wire is clamped between the pressing part and the casing. Afterwards, by using the fixing element, the first end of the clamping device is fixed on the casing, the ground wire is fixed on the casing by the pressing part of the clamping device, and the inverter is fixed on the rack simultaneously.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a substrate structure having electronic components and a method of manufacturing a substrate structure having electronic components and can reduce signal loss and internal resistance and improve process efficiency by bringing a first terminal of a first electronic component and a second terminal of a second electronic component in direct contact with each other or in direct contact with each other by solder to minimize a path between the electronic components.

Abstract: An answer bracelet suitable for wearing an a person's wrist. A rigid hollow housing having a transparent top cover is attached to a wrist band and houses a digital display, a microprocessor, a printed circuit board, a start switch, a tilt switch, a battery power supply and an audio emitting device. A digital display can be seen through the transparent top cover. When a user presses the start button and shakes the bracelet, the tilt switch sends a signal to the microprocessor whereupon the microprocessor causes the audio device to produce a short beep sound and then randomly selects one of a plurality of messages stored in the microprocessor and displays the message on the digital display for a predetermined period of time. Then the message disappears making the bracelet display ready for the next use. An alternate embodiment allows for an audio message to be heard as well as a visual message to be seen.