17754690. ELECTRONIC UNIT simplified abstract (SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.)
Contents
- 1 ELECTRONIC UNIT
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 ELECTRONIC UNIT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
ELECTRONIC UNIT
Organization Name
SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.
Inventor(s)
Tatsuya Sumida of Yokkaichi-shi, Mie (JP)
ELECTRONIC UNIT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17754690 titled 'ELECTRONIC UNIT
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes an electronic unit with a cover that exposes a portion of a connector through a through hole, with varying clearances between the cover, case, and connector.
- The electronic unit includes a case, circuit board, and cover.
- A portion of the connector on the circuit board is exposed through a through hole in the cover.
- First and second clearance portions are provided between the cover and case, and cover and connector.
- The clearance in the first portion is larger than in the second portion.
- The second clearance portion is located on the inner side of the case relative to the first clearance portion.
- The first clearance portion extends and reaches the second clearance portion while maintaining a constant clearance.
Potential Applications
This technology could be applied in electronic devices where connectors need to be exposed for external connections while maintaining a secure and protected environment.
Problems Solved
This innovation solves the problem of providing access to connectors on electronic units while ensuring proper clearance and protection from external elements.
Benefits
The benefits of this technology include improved accessibility to connectors, enhanced protection for the circuit board, and a more secure design for electronic units.
Potential Commercial Applications
Potential commercial applications for this technology include consumer electronics, industrial equipment, and automotive electronics.
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be similar designs in electronic devices where connectors are exposed through covers, but with fixed clearances that do not adjust based on the location within the unit.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology impact the overall size and weight of the electronic unit?
The abstract does not provide information on whether this design affects the size and weight of the electronic unit.
Are there any specific industry standards or regulations that this technology needs to comply with?
It is unclear from the abstract if there are any specific standards or regulations that this technology must adhere to in different industries.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electronic unit includes: a case; a circuit board; and a cover, wherein a portion of a connector, which is provided on the circuit board, to be connected to a mating connector is exposed to the outside through a through hole of the cover, a first clearance portion and a second clearance portion are provided in at least one of a portion located between the cover and the case at a position of the opening and a portion located between the cover and the connector at a position of the through hole, a clearance in the first clearance portion is larger than a clearance in the second clearance portion, the second clearance portion is located on an inner side of the case relative to the first clearance portion, and the first clearance portion extends and reaches the second clearance portion while maintaining a constant clearance.
