Patent ID: 6541701
Filing Date: 2003-04-01
Classification: H05K

Abstract:
A potting fluid containment fence for a board having components that are arranged on at least one face of the board and to be encased in a potting fluid, the fence comprising:a plurality of segments disposed to form a closed polygonal wall to enclose one or more components of the board; at least one boss extending inwardly or outwardly from a segment of the plurality of segments; and at least one protrusion for engaging a corresponding hole on a face of the board having components to be enveloped in the potting fluid, the at least one protrusion disposed on a face of the wall adjacent to the face of the board having components to be enveloped; wherein the wall is formed of material which is rigid before any protrusion of the at least one protrusion is engaged in the corresponding hole.