DIAGNOSTIC DEVICE WITH DISPLAY MODULE AND LEVERAGED COMPONENT CONNECTIONS
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1. A diagnostic device, comprising:
- a housing having an upper housing part and a lower housing part;
a display module mounted in the housing;
a circuit board positioned between the display module and the lower housing part; and
a lever arm extending from a first section of the display module in a direction away from the display module, a contact portion of the lever arm being biased against the circuit board or the lower housing part and producing a force that is transferred to a second section of the display module remote from the first section.
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Abstract
The present invention provides an innovative means for efficient and secure component assembly and for ensuring secure electrical connections in a small diagnostics device where available space for fasteners is limited. In one embodiment, principles of leverage are employed to produce a force at a location where space is available. The force is transferred to a different location of the assembly where it is used to maintain secure connections between components.
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1. A diagnostic device, comprising:
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a housing having an upper housing part and a lower housing part; a display module mounted in the housing; a circuit board positioned between the display module and the lower housing part; and a lever arm extending from a first section of the display module in a direction away from the display module, a contact portion of the lever arm being biased against the circuit board or the lower housing part and producing a force that is transferred to a second section of the display module remote from the first section. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A diagnostic device, comprising:
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a housing having an upper housing part and a lower housing part; a display module mounted in the housing and having a first end and a first electrical connector remote from the first end; a circuit board positioned between the display module and the lower housing part and having a second electrical connector connected to the first electrical connector; and means for producing a force remote from the first electrical connector and transferring the force to the first electrical connector, thereby biasing the first and second electrical connectors together. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17)
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19. A method of assembling a diagnostic device having upper and lower housing parts, a display module, and a circuit board, the method comprising:
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(a) inserting the circuit board into the lower housing part; (b) placing the display module over the circuit board, such that a lever arm extending from a first section of the display module is biased against the circuit board or the lower housing part; (c) fastening the circuit board to the lower housing part, wherein a force is transferred from the lever arm to a second section of the display module that is remote from the first section, the force biasing the second section of the display module against the circuit board or the lower housing part; and (d) securing the upper housing part to the lower housing part. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. A display module for use in a diagnostic device, comprising:
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a frame; a display assembly mounted to the frame, the display assembly having a screen that is visible from a front side of the frame, the frame and screen substantially defining a plane; and a lever arm projecting away from the frame and having a contact portion oriented substantially orthogonal to the plane. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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