Chassis for modular electronics assembly

摘要

A platform comprises an array of slots for mounting electronic modules. Side rails are mounted on the platform. A side rail defines at least one outer edge of a slot. A central structure mechanically supports corresponding first electrical connectors for the slots. In a slot, a tray holds an electronic module. The tray comprises a second electrical connector supported at or near an interior end of the tray. The tray is secured laterally by at least one of the side rails. The tray is secured at or near the interior end by the second electrical connector that engages the first electrical connector. The tray is secured at or near an exterior end by an outer fastener associated with a floor of the platform.

主权项

1. A chassis for an electronics assembly, the chassis comprising:
a platform comprising an array of slots for mounting electronic modules; a plurality of side rails mounted on the platform, each of the side rails defining at least one outer edge of one of the slots; a central structure for mechanically supporting corresponding first electrical connectors for respective ones of the slots; and a tray for mounting in a corresponding one of the slots and holding an electronic module, the tray having an interior end and an exterior end opposite the interior end, the tray comprising a second electrical connector supported at or near the interior end of the tray the tray secured laterally by at least one of the side rails, the tray secured at or near the interior end by the second electrical connector engaging a corresponding one of the first electrical connectors; and the tray secured at or near the exterior end by an outer fastener associated with a floor of the platform; and wherein the central structure comprises a central rail and a central floor region that is generally co-planar to the floor and wherein the first electrical connectors reside in the central floor region.