Abstract:
Architectural tiled panel systems (100) composed of at least one sensory output tile module (120) and a plurality of non-sensory-output tile modules (124). Each sensory output tile module (120) includes any one or more of a variety of electronic devices, such as a video display device (104), an audio speaker (208), and an illumination device (304), e.g., an LED or light bulb, among others. Each non-sensory-output module (124) includes a presentation face that is visually appealing. The non-sensory-output tile modules (124) can be used to provide aesthetic surrounds for each of one or more sensory output tile modules (120) and/or groups of sensory output tile modules (120). In some embodiments, a plurality of video display type sensory output tile modules (104) are grouped together and controlled to provide a larger mosaicked video display (104). In some embodiments, abutting tile modules are secured together using connectors (1500) having a latch mechanism (1508) for each tile module connected thereby.
Abstract:
An electronics chassis box includes a pair of opposing sidewalls, a pair of opposing end walls, a bottom surface, a top cover, and ring connectors assemblies (44, 46, 48, 50, 52) mounted in selective ones of the walls of the electronic box. Boss members (24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34) extend from the bottom surface at different heights upon which circuit cards (36, 36, 40, 42) are mounted in spatial relationship to each other. A flex interconnect substantially reduces and generally eliminates the need of a motherboard by interconnecting the circuit cards to one another and to external connectors mounted within the ring connector assemblies.
Abstract:
A process and apparatus for producing supported conductive networks (1) which can be flexible or rigid, having densely packed circuits (3). The process and apparatus for making the conductive network (1) involves forming a conductive material (8) supported on a 'dynamic pressure cushion' into a non-planar pattern defining the desired conductive circuits (3) in relation to a fixed reference plane (32). The 'dynamic pressure cushion' is a material having suitable viscosity and flow characteristics to flow out from under the conductive material (8) as it is being formed and fill up any voids. To ensure that the 'dynamic pressure cushion' properly flows without deforming the desired circuits (3), the die (6) used to form the conductive material (8) is provided with a material flow control grid and material expansion troughs. After forming the unwanted material is then mechanically removed in dimensional relation to the reference plane (32) leaving the desired conductive circuits (3).
Abstract:
In a low profile microcomputer, adapter cards are mounted horizontally in order to be able to use adapter cards designed for earlier, higher, machines. The cards are coupled to the microcomputer planar board by an extender card which extends vertically from the planar and has sockets extending horizontally when the card is in position. The adapter cards have edge connections which couple to these sockets. A removable bridge device is coupled between the top of the extender card and a vertical wall of the microcomputer to minimize horizontal movement of the extender card. For adapter cards which do not extend fully between the front and rear walls of the microcomputer, a channelled support arm, which fits over an end of a card, and is removably mounted on a vertical wall of the computer for slidable engagement with the card.
Abstract:
A method in which printed circuit boards of a number of N (N is an integer not less than 3), each formed in the same size and shape of a regular polygon with N sides, are plurally stacked in a high density on a mother board. The mother board has a first connector which corresponds to a side of the regular N-gonal printed circuit board, and has N second connectors for selecting the printed circuit board for every 360°/N turn with the center of the regular N-gon as a center of rotation. In a first connector are arranged terminals for a data bus signal line, an address bus signal line, and a data readings writing timing signal line. Each of the N printed circuit boards has a third connector on one side of the regular N-gon on one surface of the circuit board, has a fourth connector on a side next to the side of the third connector on the opposite surface of the circuit board, and further has N fifth connectors on both surfaces thereof penetrating therethrough for coupling to the second connectors at positions corresponding to N second connectors of the mother board. The terminals of the fourth connector are respectively connected to the corresponding terminals of the third connector on the circuit board. The N printed circuit boards are stacked and mounted on the mother board each being turned by one side. The fourth connector is coupled to the first connector of the mother board via the third connector of the printed circuit board. To the fourth connector is further coupled the third connector of the next printed circuit board. A select signal from the second connector of the mother board is transmitted via the fifth connector to select a predetermined circuit board among the N printed circuit boards that are stacked.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present invention disclose a backplane, a cabinet-level communication device, and a method for replacing a backplane, relate to the field of mobile communication technologies, and can greatly reduce difficulty in replacing a backplane while ensuring stability of a connection between the backplane and a front board or a rear board. The backplane includes: a base plate of a stripe structure; one or more first connectors arranged on a first face of the base plate and configured to connect a corresponding connector on a front board; and one or more second connectors arranged on a second face of the base plate opposite to the first face and configured to connect a corresponding connector on a rear board. The backplane is fixed and arranged in a detachable manner on the rear board or the front board and can be plugged or unplugged along with the rear board that fixes the backplane or the front board that fixes the backplane. The rear board is connected to the front board in an orthogonal connection manner through the backplane.
Abstract:
Eine Signalverarbeitungseinheit weist eine Busplatine (10) mit standardisiertem Datenbus und Steckplätzen (11, 12) zum Aufstecken von Baugruppenträgern und für die Bereitstellung zusätzlicher Transferleistung eine Zusatzplatine (13) auf, die eine integrierte Sonderverdrahtung und eine Mehrzahl von in Steckplätze (12) der Busplatine (10) einsteckbaren, voneinander beabstandet aufgereihten Steckerleisten (14) trägt. Zwecks Gestaltung der Zusatzplatine (13) derart, daß sie ohne Beschädigungsgefahr mit relativ geringem Kraftaufwand auf die Busplatine (10) aufgesteckt und von der Busplatine (10) wieder abgelöst werden kann, sind zumindest die zwischen den Steckerleisten (14) sich befindlichen Abschnitte (15) der Zusatzplatine (13) flexibel ausgebildet. Dadurch kann die Zusatzplatine (13) über die Busplatine (10) quasi gerollt werden, und die Steckerleisten (14) können einzeln gesteckt werden.
Abstract:
An electrical connector (2) for interconnecting a plurality of printed circuit boards or the like. A circuit board (6) is disposed in a recess (22) in the connector housing such that the circuit board is electrically interconnected to another circuit board (4) on which the connector is mounted. A latch (28) provides a retentive force for maintaining the circuit board in the recess of the connector housing. Actuation of a lever (48) coupled with the latch provides an effective force to disengage the latch from the circuit board such that the circuit board can be removed from the connector housing. A projection (42) can be provided on a latch-forming member for securing the connector on a circuit board or thelike.
Abstract:
Proposed is a socket (1) which forms part of a flat-pin connector designed for 19' racks. Mounted on it by means of soldering tabs (3) is a standard circuit board (2) which is fitted in a housing (9). The housing (9) has two parallel walls (13, 14) and is closed off from the socket by a half-frame (16). The part of the socket (1) facing towards the circuit board (2) has a central section (6) which not only carries the soldering tabs (3) but also acts as a stop for the circuit board (2). The dimensions and position of this central section (6) are such that the housing wall (13) which covers the solder side of the circuit board does not extend out more than a distance R^- defined by the distance between the pin array and the side of the socket (1), so that the whole of the rest of the width comprising n^- distances R^- is available for components and the other wall (14). The space available for components can be further increased by providing over the shoulder (10) as recess (12) which allows the circuit board (2) to be mechanically fixed in place by means of rivets or bolts passing through a hole (11).