US4012089A
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Electronic equipment enclosure
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1974-04-08
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Granted: 1977-03-15
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Expires: 1994-04-08
Abstract
Abstract A low-cost package for electronic components is achieved by utilizing an egrally molded, lightweight plastic enclosure having a laminated construction with inner and outer shells fabricated of lightweight, high-impact resistant plastic having sandwiched therebetween a suitable filler material to provide stiffening and structural damping. Self-contained heat pipes may be imbedded in the shell walls to provide the necessary cooling. The inner shell is formed with the necessary drawer or chassis supporting hardware through the use of molded-in-place inserts. The interior wall surfaces of the inner shell may be vacuum metalized to provide required radio frequency shielding.
Inventors
- 👤 Clyde L. Ward
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 18:04
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K9/00; H05K9/0062; H05K7/00; H05K7/14; H05K7/1421; H05K7/20; H05K7/20536; H05K7/20663; H05K7/20681
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
An electronic instrument enclosure comprising: molded outer and inner spaced independent shells having walls, each shell having a common front opening; a drawer for supporting an electronic package positionable within said opening; a filler material having structural dampening properties intermediately positioned in the spaces between said walls of the outer and inner shells forming an integral sandwiched construction; said outer shell constructed of a hard, impact-resistant plastic material; the inner surfaces of the outer shell having formed therein recesses; self-contained heat pipes positioned within said recesses to provide a passive cooling system for the electronic package; said inner shell walls having imbedded therein hardware supporting components.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
An electronic instrument enclosure comprising: molded outer and inner spaced independent shells having walls, each shell having a common front opening; a drawer for supporting an electronic package positionable within said opening; a filler material having structural dampening properties intermediately positioned in the spaces between said walls of the outer and inner shells forming an integral sandwiched construction; said outer shell constructed of a hard, impact-resistant plastic material; the inner surfaces of the outer shell having formed therein recesses; self-contained heat pipes positioned within said recesses to provide a passive cooling system for the electronic package; said inner shell walls having imbedded therein hardware supporting components.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The enclosure of claim 1 wherein a heat pipe condenser unit is mounted to the exterior of said enclosure to house protruding ends of said heat pipes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
133 words
An electronic instrument enclosure comprising: molded outer and inner spaced independent shells having walls, each shell having a common front opening; said inner wall surface having molded therein recesses; self-contained heat pipes mounted in said recesses; a self-contained heat pipe condenser unit mounted to the exterior of said enclosure to house ends of said heat pipes protruding from said enclosure; a drawer for supporting an electronic package positionable within said opening; a filler material having structural dampening properties intermediately positioned in the spaces between said walls of the outer and inner shells forming an integral sandwiched construction; said outer shell constructed of a hard, impact-resistant plastic material; said shell walls having imbedded therein supporting components; and a vacuumized metal coating on the inside wall surfaces of said inner shell to provide electrical shielding.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
133 words
An electronic instrument enclosure comprising: molded outer and inner spaced independent shells having walls, each shell having a common front opening; said inner wall surface having molded therein recesses; self-contained heat pipes mounted in said recesses; a self-contained heat pipe condenser unit mounted to the exterior of said enclosure to house ends of said heat pipes protruding from said enclosure; a drawer for supporting an electronic package positionable within said opening; a filler material having structural dampening properties intermediately positioned in the spaces between said walls of the outer and inner shells forming an integral sandwiched construction; said outer shell constructed of a hard, impact-resistant plastic material; said shell walls having imbedded therein supporting components; and a vacuumized metal coating on the inside wall surfaces of said inner shell to provide electrical shielding.
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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) | 1980-03-14 | 1980-09-13 | 1981-03-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-03-14 | 1984-09-13 | 1985-03-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-03-14 | 1988-09-13 | 1989-03-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |