Patent ID: 6140576
Filing Date: 2000-10-31
Classification: H05K,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A portable EMI shielding apparatus for providing a protective enclosure for a component of a satellite payload, during the manufacturing of said component, when said component is attached to a mounting plate, said portable EMI shielding apparatus comprising:a portable, collapsible frame comprising at least two curved members and at least one straight member coupled to each other, said portable, collapsible frame further comprising means for being configured into a first shape to fit over said component and means for being mounted on said mounting plate; anda protective covering comprising metallic foil, said protective covering further comprising a plurality of shaped panels that allow said protective covering to be positioned over said portable, collapsible frame when said portable, collapsible frame is configured into said first shape about said component, said protective covering further comprising means for being attached to said mounting plate, and said protective covering further comprising at least one attachment device for attaching said protective covering to said portable, collapsible frame, thereby preventing said protective covering from touching said component.