Abstract: A device for coupling a printed circuit board assembly to a computer chassis is described. The device may include a base. The device may include at least two posts. The posts may be located on opposite sides of the base. The posts may couple the device to the computer chassis. The device may include at least one prong. The prong may extend upward from the base. The prong may couple the device to the printed circuit board assembly.

Abstract: An electronic device mounting structure includes an electronic device, a busbar, and a solder. The electronic device has a body and a lead protruding from the body. The busbar has a flat portion and a wall portion rising from a periphery of the flat portion. The flat portion of the busbar extends parallel to a tip portion of the lead and is in contact with a back surface of the tip portion. The wall portion of the busbar faces a side surface of the tip portion with a predetermined space.

Abstract: There is provided a control apparatus capable of simply supporting/fixing a board by a board support, reducing a number of integrating steps, reducing cost and downsizing a board size. In a control apparatus constituted by attaching a board to a board support provided at a base attachably and detachably, the board support is constituted by a resin, and includes a guide having a section in an L-like shape provided at one side end portion of the board support, a hook having a section in an L-like shape provided at other side end portion of the board support, and a board mounting portion provided between the guide and the hook for supporting a lower face of the board. The guide includes an engaging portion engaged with one side end portion of the board mounted to the board mounting portion at an upper portion thereof.

Abstract: A standing apparatus for mounting electrical components to a base plate (10), the standing apparatus includes the base plate, a standing member (20), and a clamping member (30). The base plate defines a recess (12) in a first face, and a hole (14) extends through the recess to a second face opposite to the first face. The standing member includes a positioning collar (22) and a standing pillar (24). The standing pillar has a groove (242). The clamping member includes a base portion (32) and a domelike portion (34), the domelike portion has a plurality of spring clips (36), the spring clips encircling the standing pillar and received in the groove of the standing member for retaining the standing member to the base plate.

Abstract: A mounting structure includes a base member and an electronic component having a protruded electrode which is formed on a transparent substrate. The electrode includes pads and elastic projections that are covered with a conductive film. On the transparent substrate, terminals connected to the conductive film are formed. Dummy projections are provided on the surface of the base member. When mounting the electronic component, the electrodes are deformed by the pressure for the mounting. The dummy projections formed on the base member are also deformed. A pattern, for visually inspecting the deformation volume of dummy projections, is marked on the transparent substrate.

Abstract: An HDD mounting part includes component fixing sections that respectively extend along both sides of an HDD and have widths not more than the height of the HDD. The HDD mounting part further includes: a first HDD fixing section that extends from the component fixing sections up to a position apart from a front end of the HDD and is fixed to a notebook PC at the position apart from the front end; and a second apparatus fixing section that extends from the component fixing sections up to a position apart from a rear end of the HDD and is fixed to the notebook PC at the position apart from the rear end.

Abstract: An electronic device is formed by a cabinet having a bottom surface and is equipped with a tabular electronic part. The electronic device has an undersurface guiding rib. The top surface of the undersurface guiding rib is formed by an inclined surface and a supporting surface. The inclined surface guides a front end of an undersurface of the electronic part when inserted. The supporting surface is formed beside the inclined surface and supports the front end of the undersurface of the electronic part that is guided by the inclined surface and made horizontal with a rear end of the electronic part made lowered. An overhanging piece is disposed at a position above the undersurface guiding rib and supports a top surface on the front end of the electronic part that is made horizontal with the undersurface of the electronic part supported by the supporting surface of the undersurface guiding rib.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing, a first connecting element, a second connecting element, and a lens module. In this case, the first connecting element pivots on the housing, and deflects relative to the housing in a first swing direction. The second connecting element pivots on the first connecting element, and deflects relative to the first connecting element in a second swing direction. The lens module connects with the second connecting element. Therefore, because the lens module of the electronic device can be deflected in both the first and the second swing directions, the lens module can retrieve images from a broader scope.

Abstract: A substrate for fixing an integrated circuit element includes: a plurality of metal columns that are aligned in a longitudinal direction and a lateral direction in a planar view, each of the plurality of metal columns having a first face and a second face facing opposite direction to the first face; and a connecting part that connects the plurality of metal columns one another at a part of each of the plurality of metal columns between the first face and the second face. In the substrate, a recognition mark is formed on the first face of one of the plurality of metal columns.

Abstract: A mounting device for mounting a capacitor on a connector element includes a hollow body defining a continuous through-hole that axially penetrates the body for receiving and mounting the capacitor. The body has a lower region defining a lower through-hole portion with a dimension. The body further has a middle region defining a middle through-hole portion with a dimension that is smaller than the first through-hole dimension. Therefore, the middle region and the lower region define a first inner shoulder between them. The body further has an upper region defining an upper through-hole portion with a dimension that is smaller than the second through-hole dimension. The upper region and the middle region define a second inner between them.

Abstract: Object A connection board is provided in which multiple external contacts of an electronic component and multiple spiral contacts on a board are arranged to highly accurately face each other, and the external contacts are actively guided to the spiral contacts, so as to reliably provide individual connections therebetween. Solving Means A connection board CB includes a relay board 20 having a plurality of spiral contacts 24A, 24B provided on both surfaces of the relay board 20, and a guide member 30 having a plurality of small holes 31 into which the spiral contacts 24A and a plurality of external contacts 2a provided on an electronic component 1 are respectively inserted in both directions. The relay board 20 and the guide member 30 are arranged to face each other. Small holes 31A provided in at least two or more corner portions from among the plurality of small holes 31 have a diameter smaller than a diameter of the residual plurality of small holes 31.

Abstract: An electrical component mounting assembly includes a pair of mounting brackets each of a generally T-shaped configuration defined by a leg and a pair of oppositely directed arms bent to define an angle therebetween of substantially 90 degrees. A pair of holes are provided in each leg for permanently securing each leg to a flange of a conventional ballast and each arm includes a hole in an end portion thereof for securing the bracket to a wall adjacent a ballast access opening. First and second planes through the respective leg openings and arms openings are normal to each other and relative distances and geometries therebetween are such as to effect universal mounting of the ballast mounting brackets to any one of four corners of the ballast and in any one of two positions relative to the ballast access opening.

Abstract: The present invention includes a ceiling portion 8, bottom portion 9, a substrate housing portion 3 formed by a side walls 5 to 7, a plurality of wafer slots 11 arrayed in parallel on the inner surface of the side walls 6 and 7, a slit portion 12 formed in an extended manner along the array direction of the wafer slots 11 on each of a second side wall 6 and a third side wall 7, a slide portion 18 movably arrayed along each of the slit portions 12, a plurality of substrate securing pieces arrayed with substantially the same intervals with the intervals of the wafer slots 11 on the inner surface of the slide portion 18, in which, with the slide portion being in a substrate securing position, the substrate housing pieces press and secure the substrate on the wafer slot 11, and in a substrate securing releasing position, the substrate housing pieces move separately from a circumferential portion of the substrate and releases a securing state of the substrate.

Abstract: A cast-in element for forming a leadthrough for conduits includes a jacket tube (12; 42, 43; 62) having a thread-shaped outer profile (13; 44, 45; 63), and a base member (14; 51) with a receiving space (16) for receiving stop elements (17; 52) with an end of the base member (14; 51) forming and surrounding a through-opening (15) and having, in a region of the through-opening (15), a thread-shaped inner profile (18) corresponding to the thread-shaped outer profile (13; 44, 45; 63) of the jacket tube (12; 42, 43; 62).

Abstract: A structure of a latch for an interface card is disclosed. The latch includes a positioning set and a board. The positioning set has a pillar formed at a bottom portion thereof, a protruded frontage with a protruded jointing portion and a connecting portion connected to a limiter, wherein the pillar has a pin positioned at a bottom portion thereof. A first interface card is adapted into the first connector by pressing down the first interface card to be secured by the positioning structure; and a second interface card is adapted into the second connector by pressing down the second interface card to fit the two holes with the jointing portion, and the limiter is covered onto the jointing portion to let the buckling portion of the hole of the limiter support in the hole of the jointing portion to prevent the limiter from coming loose.

Abstract: An exemplary electronic device having a metallic connecting structure includes a metallic housing, at least one bonding film and at least one metallic clip. The at least one metallic clip includes a base and a U-shaped elastic portion, the U-shaped elastic portion having a pair of feet portions extending from the base and bending up and outwards. The metallic clip is fixed to an inner surface of the metallic housing via the bonding film.

Abstract: A protective layer for an electronic device and devices with a protective layer. In one exemplary embodiment, the protective layer includes two different layers which can be etched by the same etchant as which are at least one of optically or RF transparent.

Abstract: Various embodiments of an electronic system and method for assembling an electronic system are provided. The electronic system includes an electronic module that is in physical communication with a printed circuit board along a connection area, and the proximal portion and the distal portion of the electronic module, located beyond the connection area, are elevated above the printed circuit board. The electronic system further includes a plurality of securing devices of the proximal portion of the electronic module and at least one securing device that extends through at least one opening of the distal portion of the electronic module to secure the proximal and distal portions of the electronic module to the printed circuit board.

Abstract: An expansion card bracket for a computer server has an expansion card support attachable to a motherboard and an expansion card accepting portion disposed near a top of the support. The expansion card accepting portion is configured to support an expansion card at an acute angle of inclination with respect to the motherboard. The acute angle of inclination is substantially equal to an angle of inclination of a connector for receiving the expansion card.

Abstract: A thermally conductive sheet is used between a mounting table for mounting thereon a target substrate and an annular focus ring mounted on the mounting table to surround a circumferential peripheral portion of the target substrate. Further, the mounting table includes therein a cooling unit and is disposed in a depressurized accommodating chamber for accommodating therein the target substrate. The thermally conductive sheet has a non-adhesive layer on each of one or more surfaces thereof.

Abstract: A positioning assembly is used for positioning a circuit board on a case. The circuit board shifts relative to a case along a integrate direction or a release direction. The positioning assembly includes a fixed member, a movable member, and a latching member. The latching member is disposed on a side surface of the circuit board, and the fixed member is disposed to the case, for the latching member to pass through in a single direction along a integrate direction, such that the latching member is stopped at one end of the fixed member, thereby positioning the circuit board case. The movable member makes the fixed member spread and deform, such that the latching member passes through the fixed member in an opposite direction along a release direction, so that the circuit board may fixed on or detached from the case.

Abstract: An electrical component (100) includes a housing (11), a number of terminals (2) molded within housing and at least one electrical element (3). The housing has at least a side wall (11) having a number of recesses (112) and an internal cavity (15). Each terminal has a first end (23) extending to a bottom of the side wall and formed with a platform portion (231) located onto the bottom of the side wall and aligned with the corresponding recess. The electrical element has a number of wires (321) wrapped thereon. One end of the wire extends outward the cavity through the recess and is soldered onto the corresponding platform portion.

Abstract: A multimedia device is located in a case of a switch. There is an electric device of the multimedia device set on a panel of the case. By doing so, the multimedia device is used with variety and flexibility.

Abstract: An electronic member capable of reducing a loss of light until reaching the end of an operation shaft and enhancing the illumination intensity at the end of the operation shaft, and a rotary electronic component constituting the electronic member. The electronic member includes a rotary electronic component having a hollow hole penetrating in a direction of a shaft, a wiring board on which the rotary electronic component is mounted, an illuminating device mounted on the wiring board at one end of the hollow hole, and a light guide body being inserted in the hollow hole and guiding light emitted from the illuminating device to another end of the hollow hole.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a system for testing and mounting a PCB in a device. A PCB may be placed on one or more standoffs so that a head portion of the standoff protrudes from one or more apertures of the PCB. A push-pin type standoff cap may then be placed on the protruding heads to mechanically restrain the PCB to the standoffs. Furthermore, one or more cables may be coupled with the standoff caps to provide power or test signals to one or more connector pads on the PCB. Therefore, the standoff caps provide a system for aligning, retaining, connecting, terminating, and testing printed circuit boards.

Abstract: The invention provides a printed circuit board (PCB) for use in an electronic device. The PCB comprises: a top side; a bottom side; an edge between the top side and the bottom side; a cavity from the top side to the bottom side; a region on the top side for mounting an electronic device; and a connector for receiving connections from the electronic device. In the PCB, the connector is located on either the bottom side or the edge of the side of the PCB. The electronic device can be a display module.

Abstract: An embedded electronic component structure and a method for forming the same are provided, wherein the embedded electronic component structure comprises a lower laminating layer, a first clamping layer, a dielectric layer, a second clamping layer, an electronic component, an upper laminating later and a via interconnection. The first clamping layer is disposed on the lower laminating layer. The dielectric layer is disposed on the first clamping layer. The second clamping layer is located on the dielectric layer. The electronic component is embedded in the dielectric layer, wherein the lower surface of the electronic component contacts the first clamping layer and the upper surface thereof contacts the second clamping layer. The upper laminating layer covers the second clamping layer. The via interconnection is adjacent to the electronic component and penetrate the dielectric layer to respectively connect the first clamping layer and the second clamping layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a quick-action clamping holder for electronic or optoelectronic devices, particularly optoelectronic sensors, the housing of which has a external profile. The quick-action clamping holder has a body to be fitted at a holding location and at least one fixing arm, which can be pivoted from an open position into a closed position. In the closed position a device to be held is held with respect to the body by a back-gripping clamping engagement of the fixing arm with the external profile of the device. An actuating means is also provided for the manual actuation of the fixing arm. Furthermore, there is a spring means for pressing the fixing arm into the closed position or open position and that a locking means is provided for locking the fixing arm in the position where the latter is not forced or pressed by the spring means.

Abstract: A stacked type chip package structure including a backplate, a circuit substrate, a first chip, a second chip, and a conductive film is provided. The backplate comprises a circuit layer. The circuit substrate is disposed on the backplate, and has an upper surface and an opposite lower surface. Besides, the circuit substrate has a receiving hole corresponding to the backplate. The first chip is disposed inside the receiving hole, and the first chip is electrically connected to the circuit substrate through the circuit layer of the backplate. The second chip is disposed above the first chip, and is electrically connected to the circuit substrate. The conductive film is disposed between the first chip and the second chip, wherein the conductive film is electrically connected to a ground of the circuit substrate.

Abstract: A slide assembly (20) is attached to a side wall (11) of an electronic device. The side wall has a retaining member (113). The slide assembly includes a first slide (30), and a second slide (50) telescopically attached to the first slide. An engaging tab (33) is formed on the first slide for inserting in the retaining member in a lengthways direction to thereby secure the first slide to the side wall. A flexible fixing portion (41) is fixed on the first slide. The fixing portion blocks the retaining member in the lengthways direction for preventing engaging tab moving away from the retaining member. The fixing portion is reboundably moved away from the first slide in a lateral direction so as to release the retaining member from the engaging tab.

Abstract: A flush mounted assembly for housing an electronic or electro-mechanical module which detects abnormal conditions and responds to the detection of such abnormal conditions. The assembly includes a base mounted in an opening in a structural member such as a wall, partition or ceiling. The base includes a peripheral wall defining a shallow cavity with an outer open face and an inner wall. A laterally outwardly projecting flange extends from the peripheral side wall of the base for flush engagement with the structural member. The shallow cavity of the base is dimensioned to receive the electronic or electro-mechanical module. A closure plate is provided for the open outer face of the base. The closure face has a periphery dimensioned to close the open outer face of the shallow cavity in the base leaving only a narrow gap between the closure plate periphery and the base periphery wall to allow ambient air to enter the shallow cavity of the base and interact with the module.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing, a first connecting element, a second connecting element, and a lens module. In this case, the first connecting element pivots on the housing, and deflects relative to the housing in a first swing direction. The second connecting element pivots on the first connecting element, and deflects relative to the first connecting element in a second swing direction. The lens module connects with the second connecting element. Therefore, because the lens module of the electronic device can be deflected in both the first and the second swing directions, the lens module can retrieve images from a broader scope.

Abstract: An improved method and a cassette assembly for protecting electronic components, comprising of a housing that encloses the electronic components disposed over an insulator. The housing also encases a scissor jack component that can move from a first to a second position to enable actuation and unmating of the cassette assembly, such as to a next level of packaging. The housing has an overhang design, having complementary upper openings and lower cable shroud areas for supporting cable connections and for providing heat dissipation relief and EMC containment. Alternate designs provide for other components such as a honey comb screen and an EMC gasket to further enable EMC containment. In addition, other components such as an actuation trap door, a retention feature and card support members or support struts can be added to the design to enable better actuation and provide for an improved structural rigidity.

Abstract: A coupling and grounding structure of a plasma display device for grounding a circuit board effectively, and fixing the circuit board stably. The plasma display device includes a plasma display panel having a display area, on which images are displayed; a chassis base coupled to a back surface of the plasma display panel; at least one circuit board, on which at least one electronic element for driving the plasma display panel is mounted, the circuit board having a conductive portion and at least one coupling hole to be coupled to the chassis base by a bolt member penetrating the coupling hole; and at least a conductive member which contacts the conductive portion and the bolt member in the coupling hole.

Abstract: The present invention relates a cover which changes the aesthetic appearance of a computer component by providing an area to display an image, graphic, logo or text. Attachment shall be of a simple, easily attachable/detachable type requiring little or no modification to the computer component.

Abstract: The protective circuit module includes a substrate, electronic components mounted on the substrate for constituting a protective circuit, a molding formed on the substrate to enclose the electronic components, and terminal plates connected to appropriate portions of the substrate for connecting the protective circuit to a rechargeable battery. The molding includes a cover surface oriented opposite to the substrate and projections integrally formed on the cover surface to project therefrom.

Abstract: An upper frame member is pivotally attached to an apparatus body so as to pivot between a closed position and an open position. The apparatus body is closed when the upper frame member is in the closed position, and the apparatus body is opened to expose an image forming unit when the upper frame member is in the open position. A locking member locks the upper frame member to the apparatus body when the upper frame member is in the closed position. An operation member positioned on a sheet stacking surface releases the locking member to unlock the upper frame member from the apparatus body.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a mounting system. The mounting system may include a chassis comprising a base and a plurality of guide ramps and a plurality of mounting spools arranged in pairs extending from a first side of the base, wherein the pairs are unaligned with respect to one another relative to a direction along at least one length of the base. Further, the mounting system may include a backing plate coupled to the chassis via engagement of the pairs with a plurality of receptacles in the backing plate.

Abstract: A digital extender integrated into a wall plate assembly. The assembly includes a mounting bracket, wall plate, digital extender circuitry, electrical interface and an electrically conductive cable, wire or related cable lead. The cable lead electrically connects to a signal source and to the digital extender circuitry so that it can transmit a signal from the signal source to the electrical interface through the digital extender circuitry. By making the digital extender circuitry an integral part of the assembly, difficulties associated with packaging, transporting and connecting to the signal source are reduced.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a cable clamp which can be installed on a printed wiring board automatically without forming a through hole in the printed wiring board. A cable clamp (1), which is installed on a printed wiring board (20) to hold cables (21,21, . . . ) at predetermined positions on the printed wiring board (20), includes: a cable holding part (11) for holding the cables (21,21, . . . ); an opening and closing part (12) for opening and closing the cable holding part (11); a suction part (15), which is provided on the opening and closing part (12), to be sucked by suction unit (22) used to mount electronic parts on the printed wiring board (20); and a part to be soldered (13) to the printed wiring board (20).

Abstract: A coupling mechanism mainly includes a coupling member and two bucking blades. The coupling member has two anchor ends on two sides to anchor a plugging main board on the coupling member, and a groove on an upper side and a lower side, to hold the bucking blades. The bucking blades are squeezed and deformed when the coupling member is moved and latched on a coupling interface of an electronic device to fill the tolerance between the two, thus can prevent electromagnetic waves from leaking out. The two anchor ends are made of metal and can also prevent the electromagnetic waves from leaking out from two sides. The coupling mechanism solves the interference problem during assembly occurring to conventional coupling mechanisms that use annular conductive-foamed plastics. The cost of the coupling mechanism also decreases.

Abstract: An article for mounting from or against the ceiling is removably coupled to a base fixedly secured to the ceiling, by a person standing on the floor, supporting the article on an elongated rod, and thrusting the article against the base to couple the article and the secured base. The article is removed by inserting the rod into the article, exerting a force on the rod to uncouple the article from the base, and supporting the article on the rod as the article is lowered. The article is thus positioned on or hung from the ceiling, without being manually contacted by the person. The article may be used to mount other devices, such as a sign, smoke detector, etc. or may include such device as a part of the mount.

Abstract: An adapter is for mounting an electrical switching apparatus, such as a circuit breaker, on the back panel of an enclosure, such as a switchgear cabinet. The back panel has at least one aperture. The adapter includes a first end portion coupled at or about the aperture of the back panel, an engaging portion engaging and securing the circuit breaker to the adapter, a fastener, and a second end portion disposed distal from the first end portion and including an elongated slot. The elongated slot receives the fastener in order to couple the adapter to the back panel when the fastener is fastened, while enabling adjustment of the adapter and the circuit breaker coupled thereto, with respect to the back panel, when the fastener is unfastened. The first end portion, the engaging portion and the second end portion form a single piece adapter. An enclosure assembly is also disclosed.

Abstract: In a multi-device holding structure for integrally holding two heat generative elements which are transistors having through-holes so as to be mounted on a base plate, and a heat sensitive element which is a temperature fuse sandwiched between the heat sensitive elements and is mounted on the base plate, the heat generative elements and the heat sensitive element are covered with a metallic holding member provided with first flat spring segments for urging the heat generative elements on both ends as well as inserting segments extending upward and inserted into the through-holes, and second flat spring segments for supporting the sides of the heat sensitive element.

Abstract: A substrate has an electrical wiring pattern formed thereon, one or a plurality of electrical parts provided thereon, a first contacting part and a second contacting part provided thereon and electrically connected to the electronic parts, and one or a plurality of electrical connecting bodies. The electrical connecting bodies are different from the electrical wiring pattern, and electrically connect the first contacting part and the second contacting part.

Abstract: A fixing member for fixing an auxiliary circuit board to a main circuit board is proposed. The fixing member includes a fixing portion for being fixed to the main circuit board; and a combining portion connected to the fixing portion. The combining portion can be elastically deviated from its original position by the auxiliary circuit board while electrically connecting the auxiliary circuit board to the main circuit board. The combining portion can then return back to its original position by its restoring force after the auxiliary circuit board is electrically connected to the main circuit board. Thus, the auxiliary circuit board and the fixing member are combined together, thereby firmly fixing the auxiliary circuit board to the main circuit board.

Abstract: A PCB comprises a slender substrate, a thermal compression area and at least a slit. The thermal compression area, placed on the slender substrate, has a plurality of bonding pads for a plurality of TCPs to be mounted thereon and a plurality of dummy pads placed between the TCPs. The slit transversely crosses the thermal compression area and slices some of the dummy pads. When the TCPs are connected to the bonding pads of the PCB, the thermal compression area is heated to around 150° C. to 200° C. Therefore, the slit can block the thermal expansion to be accumulated along the longitudinal direction of the thermal compression area.

Abstract: A printed circuit board mounting system for a gaming machine comprises a universal mounting plate and adaptive mounting hardware. The universal mounting plate supports a printed circuit board with any mounting hole pattern, and includes a fixed pattern of mounting locations. The adaptive mounting hardware links the printed circuit board's mounting hole pattern to the universal mounting plate's fixed pattern of mounting locations.

Abstract: A system for providing dual 10 GB uplinks in the front side of a single rack unit switch that stacks two MSA X2 I/O devices in a limited space. In one embodiment the two X2 I/O devices are mounted on opposite sides of a single circuit board positioned above the motherboard.

Abstract: A carrier for alignment and attachment of an electronics module to a circuit board is described. The carrier includes a frame having sides defining a region to receive the electronics module. A gap between two of the sides allows for passage of leads that extend from the electronics module. The frame includes an alignment guide to align the electronics module to the carrier, an alignment guide to align the frame to the circuit board and a capture device to attach the electronics module to the frame. The carrier also includes a fiber guide or wire guide extending from one of the sides of the frame to secure an optical fiber or wire, respectively, extending from the electronics module. At least one of the sides of the frame has an opening to receive a fastener for attaching the carrier to the circuit board.