Patent ID: 6975508
Filing Date: 2005-12-13
Classification: H05K

Abstract:
1. A modular electrical device combination comprising: a first module disposed in a housing; and a second module; wherein the first module includes: at least one of an indicating device and an actuating device; at least one fastening portion disposed on a rear side of the first module, the at least one fastening portion being configured to extend through a corresponding mounting opening in a mounting panel, the at least one fastening portion including at least one fastening element configured to mount the first module on the mounting panel, the at least one fastening portion including an extension at a free end thereof; a first electrical connector device disposed in the extension of the at least one fastening portion and configured to separably connect the first module to the second module; and a first mechanical connector device disposed at the extension of the at least one fastening portion and configured to separably connect the first module to the second module; and wherein the second module includes: a second electrical connector device configured to separably connect the second module to the first module; and a second mechanical connector device configured to separably connect the second module to the first module.