Patent ID: 6418028
Filing Date: 2002-07-09
Classification: H05K

Abstract:
A structure for reinforcing a printed circuit board which is mounted with a plurality of electronic components and is placed within a housing having a plurality of supports each provided at predetermined positions inside the housing, comprising:a reinforcing member of an elongated shape attached to each of both edges of the printed circuit board, wherein the reinforcing member is integrally formed of plastic, and comprises: a groove portion into which the edge of the printed circuit board is to be fitted; a reinforcing rib which protrudes outwardly at a predetermined angle with respect to an opening direction of the groove portion and extends in a longitudinal direction of the reinforcing member; and a plurality of protrusions provided at positions, each of which corresponds to one of the supports of the housing to be fixed by means of a screw to a corresponding support so as to secure the reinforcing member to the housing.