Patent ID: 8218324
Filing Date: 2012-07-10
Classification: B60R,H05K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A module comprising: an outer housing comprising a top, bottom, and first and second opposing sides and which are molded as a unitary structure using a thermally robust plastic comprised of an electrically conductive additive to the plastic; a first holder disposed so as to be in integral relationship the outer housing; a second holder disposed so as to be in integral relationship with the outer housing; a first circuit board in removable engagement with first holder, the first circuit board adapted to being held in place by the holder without the use of a fastener; a second circuit board in removable engagement with the second holder, the second circuit board adapted to being held in place by the holder without the use of a fastener; at least one electrical trace element disposed so as to be in integral relationship with the outer housing and comprising a conductive portion and an insulator portion, the at least one electrical trace element being coupled to the first circuit board at a first connector and coupled to the second circuit board at a second connector, the conductive portion being configured to provide a first electrical pathway between the first circuit board and the second circuit board, wherein the insulator portion and the additive act to provide electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) shielding for electrical components disposed within the outer housing; a third connecter coupled to the at least one electrical trace element, the third connector being disposed so as to be in integral relationship with the outer housing, the third connector not being integrated with the first circuit board and not being integrated with the second circuit board, the third connector providing a second electrical pathway from at least one of the first circuit board or second circuit board to a device external of the outer housing.