RIM slot filler module and method of manufacturing the same
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1. A slot filler module for replacing an optional electronics module in a system, comprising:
- a reaction injection molded (RIM) encapsulant;
a connector assembly disposed proximate a first end of said encapsulant; and
at least one insert disposed in a predetermined location embedded within said encapsulant,wherein said encapsulant and said at least one insert have approximately the same mass as the electronics module, andwherein the connector assembly comprises;
at least one threaded insert disposed in said module;
a connector disposed over said at least one threaded insert; and
a fastener removably insertable within the at least one threaded insert, the fastener securing the connector to the module.
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Abstract
A slot filler module is presented. The slot filler module includes a RIM molded encapsulant, an insert disposed in a predetermined location within the encapsulant and a connector disposed proximate a first end of the RIM molded encapsulant.
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1. A slot filler module for replacing an optional electronics module in a system, comprising:
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a reaction injection molded (RIM) encapsulant; a connector assembly disposed proximate a first end of said encapsulant; and at least one insert disposed in a predetermined location embedded within said encapsulant, wherein said encapsulant and said at least one insert have approximately the same mass as the electronics module, and wherein the connector assembly comprises; at least one threaded insert disposed in said module; a connector disposed over said at least one threaded insert; and a fastener removably insertable within the at least one threaded insert, the fastener securing the connector to the module. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A slot filler module for replacing an optional electronics module in a system, comprising:
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a reaction injection molded (RIM) encapsulant; a latch assembly disposed proximate a second end of said encapsulant; and at least one insert disposed in a predetermined location embedded within said encapsulant, wherein said encapsulant and said at least one insert have approximately the same mass as the electronics module, wherein said latch assembly comprises; at least one threaded insert disposed in said module, a latch plate disposed over said at least one threaded insert; and a fastener removably insertable within said at least one threaded insert, said fastener securing said latch plate to said module.
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12. A slot filler module for replacing an optional electronics module in a system, comprising:
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a reaction injection molded (RIM) encapsulant; a connector assembly disposed proximate a first end of said encapsulant; a cover disposed over at least a portion of said connector assembly; and at least one insert disposed in a predetermined location embedded within said encapsulant, wherein said encapsulant and said at least one insert have approximately the same mass as the electronics module. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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