US3872995A
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Box-like casing cell
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-03-22
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Granted: 1975-03-25
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Expires: 1993-03-22
Abstract
Abstract A box-like casing cell assembly comprising prefabricated parts which may be combined to provide any desired number of connected casing cells. Each of said cells is adapted to accommodate a production unit or units such as optical or electronic instruments, mechanical structures or the like. The casing cell is formed by a top member and a bottom member of substantially similar shape and cross-section with each of said top and bottom members being ''''U'''' shaped in cross-section. Two side wall members which are ''''I'''' shaped in cross-section close to the ends of the casing cell and unite the top, bottom and side wall members together by frictional engagement of the top and bottom walls between the substantially parallel flanges of the side walls. The inner adjacent legs of the ''''U'''' shaped top and bottom members are connected together adjustably by screws.
Inventors
- 👤 Manfred Eickhorst
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 09:26
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K5/00; H05K5/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A box-like casing assembly comprising prefabricated parts adapted to be combined to provide any desired number of casing cells with each cell being adapted to accommodate production units, each such cell comprising: a. one top member having a ''''U'''' shaped cross-section with inner and outer legs connected with a web; b. one bottom member having a ''''U'''' shaped cross-section with inner and outer legs connected by a web; c. one leg of said top member being connected to one leg of said bottom member whereby said top and bottom members are connected together; d. side wall members each having an ''''I'''' shaped cross-section with flanges connected by a central web and forming connecting elements for additional adjacent casing cells; and e. means for readily and releasably interconnecting said top, bottom and side wall members together into a casing cell.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A box-like casing assembly comprising prefabricated parts adapted to be combined to provide any desired number of casing cells with each cell being adapted to accommodate production units, each such cell comprising: a. one top member having a ''''U'''' shaped cross-section with inner and outer legs connected with a web; b. one bottom member having a ''''U'''' shaped cross-section with inner and outer legs connected by a web; c. one leg of said top member being connected to one leg of said bottom member whereby said top and bottom members are connected together; d. side wall members each having an ''''I'''' shaped cross-section with flanges connected by a central web and forming connecting elements for additional adjacent casing cells; and e. means for readily and releasably interconnecting said top, bottom and side wall members together into a casing cell.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
A box-like casing cell according to claim 1, wherein at least part of said web of said bottom member is inclined relative to the vertical.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
A box-like casing cell according to claim 1, wherein the flanges of said side wall members overlap the outwardly disposed legs of said top bottom members while the inwardly disposed legs include means interconnecting them near said web and spreading their free ends relative to each other.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
A box-like casing cell according to claim 3, wherein said inwardly disposed legs are secured to each other by fixed screws positioned adjacent said web while said means for spreading their ends are formed by set screws threadedly extending through one leg and engaging the other leg.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
A box-like casing cell according to claim 1, wherein said inwardly disposed legs of said top and bottom member are shorter than said outwardly disposed legs forming the top wall and the bottom wall of said casing cell.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
A box-like casing cell according to claim 1, wherein the webs of said top member and of said bottom member are of different heights.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A box-like casing cell according to claim 1, wherein at least part of said web of said top member is inclined relative to the vertical.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A box-like casing cell according to claim 1, wherein ribs are provided on at least one side of the webs of said I-profiles.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
A box-like casing cell according to claim 1, wherein the flanges of said I shaped members are at least partly removed at one side.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
A box-like casing cell according to claim 4, wherein the top wall or the bottom wall forming legs of said top and bottom members are provided with apertures substantially aligned with said screws.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-03-24 | 1978-09-23 | 1979-03-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-24 | 1982-09-23 | 1983-03-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-24 | 1986-09-23 | 1987-03-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |