MODULAR ELECTRONICS FOR CYLINDERS

摘要

A ruggedized canister system having a cylindrical housing and a modular electronic rack system disposed therein. The modular electronic rack system includes a backplane and a plurality of rib members radiating outwardly from the backplane. The rib members extend from the backplane at a proximal end in a direction generally orthogonal to the longitudinal axis of the backplane toward a distal end. An input/output device extends along at least a portion of the backplane and includes a power input and a signal output electrically coupled thereto. A plurality of electronic slots are positioned within a space define by the rib members when viewed in plan view. Each of the electronic slots is configured to physically and operably receive an electronic card. Each of the electronic slots is electrically connected to the input/output device for electrical communication between the electronic card and the input/output device.

主权项

1. A modular electronics system for use in a cylinder, said modular electronics system comprising:
a structural case assembly having a backplane and a plurality of rib members radiating outwardly from said backplane, said backplane having a longitudinal axis generally parallel to a longitudinal axis of the cylinder, said plurality of rib members extending from said backplane at a proximal end in a direction generally orthogonal to said longitudinal axis of said backplane toward a distal end; an input/output board extending along at least a portion of said backplane; a plurality of electronic slots disposed at a position generally within a space define by said plurality of rib members, each of said plurality of electronic slots being configured to physically and operably receive an electronic card therein, each of said plurality of electronic slots being electrically connected to said input/output board to establish electrical communication between the electronic card and said input/output board.