Mechanical fastening system for an electronic equipment housing
CA 1292514 C · Owner: Motorola, Inc. · Inventors: Beutler, Scott D.; Zurek, Michael W.; Goodwin, Ross P.
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Abstract of the Invention A housing for miniature electronic equipment is disclosed. A mechanical fastening system is utilized in holding front and rear portions of the housing together without conventional fasteners. The front housing portion has cantilever beam spring catches which penetrate slots in the rear housing and captivate the rear housing and internal components. The spring catches are fixed in position by supporting rails of a detachable battery.
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- Granted November 26, 1991. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended November 26, 2008.
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