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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 01, 2007
Filed:
Dec. 14, 2005
Jeff L. Dorsett, Ramona, CA (US);
Jeff L. Dorsett, Ramona, CA (US);
General Instrument Corporation, Horsham, PA (US);
Abstract
Apparatus for supporting printed wiring assemblies (PWAs) in a device housing is described. In one example, a frame is provided having first opposing sides, second opposing sides, a top side, and a bottom side. A lateral member extends between the second opposing sides and includes a plurality of inner clips proximate the bottom side. One of the first opposing sides includes a first plurality of outer clips proximate the bottom side. Another of the first opposing sides includes a second plurality of outer clips proximate the bottom side. The first opposing sides may also include a third plurality of outer clips proximate the top side. In this manner, the frame bottom side includes mounting sites for first and second PWAs. The frame top side includes a mounting site for a third PWA. The PWAs can be secured in the frame without the need for fasteners.