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Apparatus for holding and cooling electronic circuit boards in remote-controlled typewriters

Assignee: Foster Electronic GmbH
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Filing: 1974-07-01
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Granted: 1976-06-08
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Expires: 1994-07-01
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Abstract

Abstract An arrangement for processing and modifying copy material for remote-controlled typewriters, in which a box-shaped frame holds the electronic circuit boards. The frame is provided with guides into which the circuit boards are inserted in a manner whereby the guides are open on both sides and to the rear. When inserted into the guides the circuit boards are located one above the other. The rear wall of the frame is rotatable upwards and has a window spanning substantially all of the circuit boards. A blower is connected externally to the window on the rear wall, and another window is provided in the region of the corner of the frame lying diagonally opposite the window on the rear wall. Both windows are of substantially the same height.

Inventors

  • 👤 Franz Forster
  • 👤 Paul Bauer

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-23 06:48
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J29/00; B41J29/377; B41J29/02

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim 164 words
An arrangement for processing copy for remote-controlled typewriters, comprising, in combination, a box-shaped frame holding circuit boards having electronic components; a plurality of guides on said frame supporting said circuit boards, said circuit boards being located one above the other; means for rotating about a horizontal axis of the rear wall of said frame; a first window on said rear wall and spanning substantially said circuit boards located one above the other; blower means connected externally to said first window; and a second window in the region of said frame lying diagonally opposite said first window, said second window being substantially as high as said first window, said blower means directing cooling air along a path free from passing through said circuit boards, said path being free of substantially sharp flow deflections; said cooling air contacting substantially the entire surfaces of said circuit boards, said first and second windows being located also adjacent to one pair of diagonally opposite corners of each circuit board.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 164 words
An arrangement for processing copy for remote-controlled typewriters, comprising, in combination, a box-shaped frame holding circuit boards having electronic components; a plurality of guides on said frame supporting said circuit boards, said circuit boards being located one above the other; means for rotating about a horizontal axis of the rear wall of said frame; a first window on said rear wall and spanning substantially said circuit boards located one above the other; blower means connected externally to said first window; and a second window in the region of said frame lying diagonally opposite said first window, said second window being substantially as high as said first window, said blower means directing cooling air along a path free from passing through said circuit boards, said path being free of substantially sharp flow deflections; said cooling air contacting substantially the entire surfaces of said circuit boards, said first and second windows being located also adjacent to one pair of diagonally opposite corners of each circuit board.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 50 words
The arrangement as defined in claim 1 wherein the frontal wall of said frame comprises at least one auxiliary circuit board, said auxiliary circuit board being held by guides on said frame; said guides holding said auxiliary circuit board having openings at the top for receiving said auxiliary circuit board.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 31 words
The arrangement as defined in claim 1 including power supply means adjacent one side of said frame, said blowing means being located substantially in proximity to said side of said frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 21 words
The arrangement as defined in claim 1 including housing means surrounding said frame and having air entrance and air exit openings.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim 141 words
An arrangement for processing copy for remote-controlled typewriters, comprising, in combination, a box-shaped frame holding circuit boards having electronic components; a plurality of guides on said frame supporting said circuit boards, said circuit boards being located one above the other; means for rotating about a horizontal axis the rear wall of said frame; a first window on said rear wall and spanning substantially said circuit boards located one above the other; blower means connected externally to said first window; and a second window in the region of said frame lying diagonally opposite said first window, said second window being substantially as high as said first window, said blower means directing cooling air along a path free from passing through said circuit boards, said path being free of substantially sharp flow deflections, said frame having a frontal member carrying operating push buttons.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim 141 words
An arrangement for processing copy for remote-controlled typewriters, comprising, in combination, a box-shaped frame holding circuit boards having electronic components; a plurality of guides on said frame supporting said circuit boards, said circuit boards being located one above the other; means for rotating about a horizontal axis the rear wall of said frame; a first window on said rear wall and spanning substantially said circuit boards located one above the other; blower means connected externally to said first window; and a second window in the region of said frame lying diagonally opposite said first window, said second window being substantially as high as said first window, said blower means directing cooling air along a path free from passing through said circuit boards, said path being free of substantially sharp flow deflections, said frame having a frontal member carrying operating push buttons.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim 18 words
The arrangement as defined in claim 5 wherein said operating push buttons are mounted on a frontal keyboard.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim 38 words
The arrangement as defined in claim 6 including housing means surrounding said frame and having a predetermined profile, the respective typewriter operating in conjunction with said arrangement having a profile similar to the profile of said housing means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim 197 words
An arrangement for processing copy for remote-controlled typewriters, comprising, in combination, a box-shaped frame holding circuit boards having electronic components; a plurality of guides on said frame supporting said circuit boards, said circuit boards being located one above the other; means for rotating about a horizontal axis the rear wall of said frame; a first window on said rear wall and spanning substantially said circuit boards located one above the other; blower means connected externally to said first window; and a second window in the region of said frame lying diagonally opposite said first window, said second window being substantially as high as said first window, said blower means directing cooling air along a path free from passing through said circuit boards, said path being free of substantially sharp flow deflections; power supply means adjacent one side of said frame, said blowing means being located substantially in proximity to said side of said frame; rectifying means and power transistors in said power supply means; and metallic rail means mounting at least a portion of the cross-sectional area of said rectifying means and said power transistors, said metallic rail means being in the path of said blowing means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim 197 words
An arrangement for processing copy for remote-controlled typewriters, comprising, in combination, a box-shaped frame holding circuit boards having electronic components; a plurality of guides on said frame supporting said circuit boards, said circuit boards being located one above the other; means for rotating about a horizontal axis the rear wall of said frame; a first window on said rear wall and spanning substantially said circuit boards located one above the other; blower means connected externally to said first window; and a second window in the region of said frame lying diagonally opposite said first window, said second window being substantially as high as said first window, said blower means directing cooling air along a path free from passing through said circuit boards, said path being free of substantially sharp flow deflections; power supply means adjacent one side of said frame, said blowing means being located substantially in proximity to said side of said frame; rectifying means and power transistors in said power supply means; and metallic rail means mounting at least a portion of the cross-sectional area of said rectifying means and said power transistors, said metallic rail means being in the path of said blowing means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim 28 words
The arrangement as defined in claim 8 wherein said rail means comprises substantially U-shaped laminar means, the rear of said rail means facing said side of said frame.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim 16 words
The arrangement as defined in claim 8 wherein said rail means is comprises of light-weight metal.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim 319 words
An arrangement for processing copy for remote-controlled typewriters, comprising, in combination, a box-shaped frame holding circuit boards having electronic components; a plurality of guides on said frame supporting said circuit boards, said circuit boards being located one above the other; means for rotating about a horizontal axis the rear wall of said frame; a first window on said rear wall and spanning substantially said circuit boards located one above the other; blower means connected externally to said first window; and a second window in the region of said frame lying diagonally opposite said first window, said second window being substantially as high as said first window, said blower means directing cooling air along a path free from passing through said circuit boards, said path being free of substantially sharp flow deflections; power supply means adjacent one side of said frame, said blowing means being located substantially in proximity to said side of said frame, the frontal wall of said frame comprising at least one auxiliary circuit board, said auxiliary board being held by guides on said frame; said guides holding said auxiliary circuit board having openings at the top for receiving said auxiliary circuit board; rectifying means and power transistors in said power supply means; metallic rail means mounting at least a portion of the cross-sectional area of said rectifying means and said power transistors, said metallic rail means being in the path of said blowing means, said rail means comprising substantially U-shaped laminar means, the rear of said rail means facing said side of said frame; housing means surrounding said frame and having air entrance and air exit openings, said frame having a frontal member carrying operating push buttons mounted on a frontal keyboard, said housing means having a predetermined profile, the respective typewriter operating in conjunction with said arrangement having a profile similar to the profile of said housing means, said rail means comprising substantially light-weight metal.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim 319 words
An arrangement for processing copy for remote-controlled typewriters, comprising, in combination, a box-shaped frame holding circuit boards having electronic components; a plurality of guides on said frame supporting said circuit boards, said circuit boards being located one above the other; means for rotating about a horizontal axis the rear wall of said frame; a first window on said rear wall and spanning substantially said circuit boards located one above the other; blower means connected externally to said first window; and a second window in the region of said frame lying diagonally opposite said first window, said second window being substantially as high as said first window, said blower means directing cooling air along a path free from passing through said circuit boards, said path being free of substantially sharp flow deflections; power supply means adjacent one side of said frame, said blowing means being located substantially in proximity to said side of said frame, the frontal wall of said frame comprising at least one auxiliary circuit board, said auxiliary board being held by guides on said frame; said guides holding said auxiliary circuit board having openings at the top for receiving said auxiliary circuit board; rectifying means and power transistors in said power supply means; metallic rail means mounting at least a portion of the cross-sectional area of said rectifying means and said power transistors, said metallic rail means being in the path of said blowing means, said rail means comprising substantially U-shaped laminar means, the rear of said rail means facing said side of said frame; housing means surrounding said frame and having air entrance and air exit openings, said frame having a frontal member carrying operating push buttons mounted on a frontal keyboard, said housing means having a predetermined profile, the respective typewriter operating in conjunction with said arrangement having a profile similar to the profile of said housing means, said rail means comprising substantially light-weight metal.

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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows

Annuity Stage Window Opens Payment Deadline Surcharge Period Until Estimated Fee Status
3.5 Years (Year 4) 1979-06-08 1979-12-08 1980-06-08 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1983-06-08 1983-12-08 1984-06-08 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1987-06-08 1987-12-08 1988-06-08 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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