Patent ID: 6068946
Filing Date: 2000-05-30
Classification: H01M,Y02E

Abstract:
A housing for an electronic device comprising: (a) a frame; (b) a top cover having a top side and a bottom side; and (c) a bottom cover; wherein the frame has a ledge at its bottom, and an arch on one or more of the walls of the frame; andwherein the top cover has one or more rod-shaped projections protruding downward from the bottom side of the top cover, wherein each projection has a proximal end connected to the bottom side of the top cover, and a distal end not connected to the bottom side of the top cover, each projection having a ridge at the distal end of the projection;wherein the bottom cover of the housing is wedged between the ledge and the arch, and wherein the top cover of the housing fits onto the frame;wherein each rod is slid through a corresponding opening in the arch, and the ridge at the distal end of each rod slides through and past the arch opening, locking the rod in place vis-a-vis the arch.