Patent ID: 6201698
Filing Date: 2001-03-13
Classification: H05K

Abstract:
A modular electronics packaging system having multiple packaging slices, the system comprising:a first packaging slice having:a first electronic circuit;a first housing that holds the first electronic circuit;one or more retainers protruding from the first housing; anda first conduit formed in the first housing to allow electrical connection to the first electronic circuit;a second packaging slice having:a second electronic circuit;a second housing that holds the second electronic circuit;one or more receptacles formed in the second housing, each coupled to one of the retainers protruding from the first packaging slice; anda second conduit formed in the second housing to allow electrical connection to the second electronic circuit; andone or more interlocking elements formed in one or more of the receptacles of the second packaging slice to interlock with one or more of the retainers extending from the first packaging slice, wherein at least one of the interlocking elements includes a set screw to engage one of the retainers.