Rockwell International Corporation

James B Shumaker

Gary W Sampson

David M Mick

Todd Twachtmann

M Duane Weltha

Chris L Thompson

An avionics line replaceable unit (LRU), of the type having numerous electronic circuit cards disposed therein in a parallel fashion. The cards being securely held in place when the cover of the LRU is screwed on thereby actuating a spring which transfers force to the circuit cards.

Avionics line replaceable unit with frameless spring ramp circuit card

A system for mounting avionics line replaceable modules in an avionics rack where electrical connections are made between the back end of the LRM and connectors disposed within the rack and where the latching assembly includes two rotating cams, one at the bottom of the LRM and the other at the top of engaging spring biased latch plates and thereby securely holding the LRM in the rack.

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Cedar Rapids, IA, United States of America

James B Shumaker