Support for circuit boards

Abstract

A bracket for a circuit board. An apparatus for fastening a circuit board, the apparatus comprising: a first tubular fastening element and a first conductor disposed within the first tubular fastening element; the apparatus including a bracket for the circuit board; wherein the bracket includes at least one protrusion for mechanically fastening the circuit board; wherein the bracket includes a first opening; wherein the first tubular fastening element is guided through the first opening in the bracket; wherein the first tubular fastening element is mechanically fastened to the bracket such that the bracket is substantially immobile relative to the first tubular fastening element; the apparatus including a first connector for rigidly connecting the first conductor to the circuit board; wherein the first tubular fastening element includes an end pointing away from the bracket; wherein the first connector is located at the end of the first tubular fastening element.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to a bracket for a circuit board. In particular, this disclosure relates to a bracket for a circuit board, wherein the bracket is fixed relative to the housing of a device. Background Technology

[0002] Electrical equipment, such as the control mechanisms of gas burners and / or oil burners and / or valves, typically requires protection against foreign objects. Furthermore, such equipment often needs protection against water. Protection is provided according to the level of protection against foreign objects with a specific diameter, such as 12 mm, 2.5 mm, or 1 mm. Additionally, dust protection is possible, and even complete prevention of dust ingress is possible.

[0003] Protective measures against dust and / or foreign matter and / or water often require the mechanical fastening of the circuit board to the housing to be largely separate from the technical aspects of the electrical wiring. A particular challenge here is controlling the tolerance chains within the device to be protected. Therefore, each contact support for the threaded connection to the housing must be precisely aligned. Simultaneously, the circuit board must be mechanically fastened within the housing. Ensuring the alignment of the circuit board, contact supports, and housing can sometimes be technically costly.

[0004] To control tolerance chains, so-called cable-on-circuit connectors are often used. Here, flexible electrical connections, such as flat cables and / or ribbon plugs, are secured to a base by means of a plug. For example, in the case of such cable-on-circuit connections, the plug and base are mounted on a printed circuit board.

[0005] Such bases, plugs, and flexible electrical connections are additional components inside equipment, such as valve control mechanisms. Plugs and bases may loosen due to mechanical vibration, among other things. Flexible electrical connections, such as flat cables and / or ribbon plugs, and especially these flexible connections made of copper wire, can withstand a limited number of alternating bending cycles. Subsequently, such flexible electrical connections may break. Loosening of plug connections and breakage of flexible electrical connections often lead to equipment malfunction.

[0006] German patent application DE3011243A1 was filed by Siemens AG on March 24, 1980. The application was published on October 1, 1981. DE3011243A1 discusses a locking device for a support shaft.

[0007] Here, the plate is secured using fasteners. The fasteners include a head and a rod. To secure the plate to the rod, tabs extend radially from the rod. The tabs have protrusions that cooperate with locking holes in the plate to secure it. The rod also includes blind holes in which a support shaft is rotatably supported.

[0008] Another patent application, DE10226761A1, was filed on June 14, 2002, by Patent Trust Ltd for Light Bulbs. This application was published on January 8, 2004. DE10226761A1 explores a bayonet-type lamp holder for lamp stands.

[0009] DE10226761A1 teaches a lamp holder with a bayonet-type plug. The bayonet-type plug can be screwed into a first container half of the lamp holder via a bayonet-type socket. The first container half of the lamp holder carries a circuit board for an electric ballast. The second container half of the lamp holder includes a receiving portion for a light-emitting diode. The bayonet-type plug can be screwed into the first container half of the lamp holder but not into the second container half. For wall mounting, a spiral clip or plug-in clip is provided. Such a clip allows for secure fastening to the wall using a flexible wire.

[0010] Another German patent application, DE102009059013A1, was filed by Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG on December 17, 2009. This application was published on June 22, 2011. DE102009059013A1 discusses a device for securing at least one circuit board to a receiving element.

[0011] The receiving element from DE102009059013A1 is connected to three circuit boards by means of fasteners. Openings in the circuit boards allow the fasteners to pass through. The circuit boards are centered on the receiving element by means of retaining elements.

[0012] Document DE112016004757T5 has an application date of October 26, 2016. It claims priority to the application filed on December 10, 2015. DE112016004757T5 discusses an electronic control device including a control circuit board and connectors.

[0013] Patent application US2019 / 159351A1 was filed by PEGATRON CORPORATION (Taipei, Taiwan) on September 27, 2018. The application was published on May 23, 2019. US2019 / 159351A1 claims priority to an application filed on November 21, 2017. US2019 / 159351A1 discloses a circuit board module and an electronic device.

[0014] Patent US6186800B1 was granted to Micron Electronics, Inc. (Boise, Idaho) on February 13, 2001. The application date for US6186800B1 was January 13, 1999. US6186800B1 relates to a circuit board grounding device and a support structure. Summary of the Invention

[0015] The purpose of this disclosure is to secure the circuit board so tightly inside the housing that it protects against dust and / or foreign matter and / or water. Furthermore, it largely eliminates the need for flexible electrical connections, such as flat cables.

[0016] This disclosure discusses a circuit board holder for installation in a device. The device can be, for example, an electrical and / or electronic device. In particular, the device can be a control device for a gas burner and / or an oil burner. Furthermore, the device can be a regulating device for a gas burner and / or an oil burner. Additionally, the device can include a control device and / or regulating device for a valve. In particular, the device can include a control device and / or regulating device for a valve. Furthermore, the device can include a control device and / or regulating device for a valve actuation device. In particular, the device can be a control device and / or regulating device for a valve actuation device.

[0017] The circuit board holder is fastened to the device housing by means of a fastening element. Here, the fastening element is mechanically connected to the housing so securely that it is immovable relative to the housing. Furthermore, the fastening element is mechanically connected to the circuit board holder so securely that it is immovable relative to the circuit board holder. In one embodiment, the fastening element includes at least one threaded connection. The fastening element is preferably screwed onto the device housing. The fastening element is ideally screwed onto the circuit board holder. The fastening element is advantageously screwed onto both the device housing and the circuit board holder.

[0018] The circuit board can be secured to the circuit board holder in such a way that the circuit board is located inside the device. Here, the housing of the device defines the internal area of ​​the device. The circuit board can be advantageously mechanically secured to the circuit board holder in such a way that the circuit board is immovable relative to the circuit board holder.

[0019] Preferably, the circuit board holder includes at least one support. The circuit board holder can particularly include two, three, or four supports. In one embodiment, the circuit board holder is connected to the circuit board by means of at least one support in the form of a threaded connector. In another embodiment, the circuit board holder is connected to the circuit board by means of two supports in the form of threaded connectors. In yet another embodiment, the circuit board holder is connected to the circuit board by means of three supports in the form of threaded connectors. Still in yet another embodiment, the circuit board holder is connected to the circuit board by means of four supports in the form of threaded connectors.

[0020] In one embodiment, the circuit board holder is connected to the circuit board by means of at least one riveted bracket. In another embodiment, the circuit board holder is connected to the circuit board by means of two riveted brackets. In yet another embodiment, the circuit board holder is connected to the circuit board by means of three riveted brackets. Still in yet another embodiment, the circuit board holder is connected to the circuit board by means of four riveted brackets.

[0021] In one embodiment, the circuit board holder is connected to the circuit board by means of at least one bracket in the form of an adhesive portion. In another embodiment, the circuit board holder is connected to the circuit board by means of two brackets in the form of adhesive portions. In yet another embodiment, the circuit board holder is connected to the circuit board by means of three brackets in the form of adhesive portions. Still in yet another embodiment, the circuit board holder is connected to the circuit board by means of four brackets in the form of adhesive portions.

[0022] In one embodiment, the circuit board holder is connected to the circuit board via a bracket in the form of at least one engaging plug connector. In another embodiment, the circuit board holder is connected to the circuit board via a bracket in the form of two engaging plug connectors. In yet another embodiment, the circuit board holder is connected to the circuit board via a bracket in the form of three engaging plug connectors. Still in yet another embodiment, the circuit board holder is connected to the circuit board via a bracket in the form of four engaging plug connectors. Attached Figure Description

[0023] To those skilled in the art, the various features will become clear from the specific embodiments of the non-limiting implementation disclosed below. The drawings accompanying the specific embodiments can be briefly described as follows:

[0024] Figure 1 A perspective view of a device component including a circuit board holder, circuit board, housing, and threaded connections is shown.

[0025] Figure 2 Another illustration shows a device component with a mounted circuit board holder and circuit board. Detailed Implementation

[0026] Figure 1 The diagram illustrates a housing wall 1 for a device, such as an electrical and / or electronic device. The housing wall 1 can be made of, for example, metal, such as aluminum and / or steel and / or ferritic steel and / or austenitic steel. The housing wall 1 can also be made of plastic, such as, polyvinyl chloride and / or polyethylene terephthalate and / or acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer. The foregoing list of materials for the housing wall 1 is not definitive.

[0027] In one embodiment, the housing wall 1 is manufactured by injection molding. According to one aspect of this disclosure, the housing wall 1 or components thereof are manufactured using additive manufacturing methods, such as 3D printing. In a particular embodiment, the housing wall 1 and / or components thereof can be manufactured by selective laser sintering.

[0028] The housing wall 1 has a first opening. The first opening in the housing wall 1 preferably has a circular cross-section. Alternatively, the first opening in the housing wall 1 can have a square, rectangular, or hexagonal cross-section. The foregoing list of cross-sections of the first opening in the housing wall 1 does not impose any requirement on completeness.

[0029] In one embodiment, the first opening in the housing wall 1 is a drilled hole. In another embodiment, the first opening in the housing wall 1 is formed by stamping. Other technically feasible methods for creating the first opening in the housing wall 1 are known in connection with this. For example, the first opening in the housing wall 1 can be positioned as a void within the range of processes that can be manufactured using additive manufacturing methods.

[0030] The first bolt 6 is guided through a first opening in the housing wall 1. The first bolt 6 preferably comprises a first hollow cylinder having a first external thread, for example, a first metric external thread. Ideally, the first bolt 6 is a first hollow cylinder having a first external thread, for example, a first metric external thread.

[0031] The first hollow cylinder of the first bolt 6 is made of a material compatible with the material of the housing wall 1. The first hollow cylinder of the first bolt 6 can be made of, for example, metal, such as aluminum and / or steel and / or ferritic steel and / or austenitic steel and / or brass. The first hollow cylinder of the first bolt 6 can also be made of plastic. The foregoing list of materials for the first hollow cylinder of the first bolt 6 is not definitive.

[0032] The housing wall 1 has a first side and a second side. The first side of the housing wall 1 is different from the second side of the housing wall 1. The first side of the housing wall 1 is opposite to the second side of the housing wall 1. In one embodiment, the first side of the housing wall 1 is parallel to the second side of the housing wall 1.

[0033] The first side of the housing wall 1 preferably belongs to the outer side of the device, for example, to the outer side of electrical and / or electronic equipment. The second side of the housing wall 1 preferably belongs to the inner side of the device, for example, to the inner side of electrical and / or electronic equipment.

[0034] On the first side of the housing wall 1, a first nut is positioned onto the first bolt 6 such that the first nut abuts against the first side of the housing wall 1. Preferably, the bolt 6 and the first nut are manufactured as a single component, i.e., integrally. The first nut preferably comprises a first retaining nut and / or a first flat nut. Ideally, the first nut is a first retaining nut and / or a first flat nut. The first nut is, for example, a first nut having metric threads on its inner surface. Preferably, the bolt 6 and the first retaining nut and / or the first flat nut are manufactured as a single component, i.e., integrally.

[0035] The first nut is made of a material compatible with the material of the first bolt 6. The first nut is also made of a material compatible with the material of the housing wall 1. The first nut can be made of, for example, metal, such as aluminum and / or steel and / or ferritic steel and / or austenitic steel and / or brass. The first nut can also be made of plastic. The foregoing list of materials for the first nut is not definitive.

[0036] On the second side of the housing wall 1, the second nut is positioned on the first bolt 6 such that the second nut abuts against the second side of the housing wall 1. The second nut preferably comprises a second retaining nut and / or a second flat nut. Ideally, the second nut is a second retaining nut and / or a second flat nut. The second nut is, for example, a second nut having metric threads on its inner surface.

[0037] The second nut is made of a material compatible with the material of the first bolt 6. The second nut is also made of a material compatible with the material of the housing wall 1. The second nut can be made of, for example, metal, such as aluminum and / or steel and / or ferritic steel and / or austenitic steel and / or brass. The second nut can also be made of plastic. The foregoing list of materials for the second nut is not definitive.

[0038] The second nut is arranged opposite the first nut. The housing wall 1 is positioned between the second nut and the first nut. The second nut and the first nut fasten the first bolt 6 to the housing wall 1. The fastening is performed such that the first bolt 6 is substantially immovable relative to the housing wall 1. Preferably, the second nut and the first nut fasten the first bolt 6 to the housing wall 1 such that the first bolt 6 is immovable relative to the housing wall 1. Rigid connections enable precise positioning of components, especially precise positioning of electrical contacts between components.

[0039] In one embodiment, the second retaining nut is arranged opposite to the first retaining nut. The housing wall 1 is disposed between the second retaining nut and the first retaining nut. The second retaining nut and the first retaining nut secure the first bolt 6 to the housing wall 1. The fastening is performed such that the first bolt 6 is substantially immovable relative to the housing wall 1. Preferably, the second retaining nut and the first retaining nut secure the first bolt 6 to the housing wall 1 such that the first bolt 6 is immovable relative to the housing wall 1.

[0040] In another embodiment, the second flat nut is arranged opposite to the first flat nut. The housing wall 1 is disposed between the second flat nut and the first flat nut. The second flat nut and the first flat nut fasten the first bolt 6 to the housing wall 1. The fastening is performed such that the first bolt 6 is substantially immovable relative to the housing wall 1. Preferably, the second flat nut and the first flat nut fasten the first bolt 6 to the housing wall 1 such that the first bolt 6 is immovable relative to the housing wall 1.

[0041] In one particular embodiment, the first bolt 6 is screwed into the housing wall 1. That is, the first opening in the housing wall 1 has an internal thread that matches the first external thread of the first bolt 6. In particular, both the internal thread of the first opening in the housing wall 1 and the first external thread of the first bolt 6 can be metric. In this embodiment, it is possible to omit the first nut or the second nut. It is also possible to omit the first nut and the second nut. Similarly, it is possible to omit the first retaining nut or the second retaining nut. It is also possible to omit the first retaining nut and the second retaining nut. Furthermore, it is possible to omit the first flat nut or the first flat nut. It is also possible to omit both the first flat nut and the first flat nut.

[0042] Preferably, the first bolt 6 extends substantially perpendicular to the first and second sides of the housing wall 1. Ideally, the first bolt 6 extends perpendicular to the first and second sides of the housing wall 1.

[0043] A circuit board holder 2 is arranged on the second side of the housing wall 1. Preferably, the circuit board holder 2 is arranged on the inner side of the device, for example, on the inner side of electrical and / or electronic equipment. Here, the second side of the housing wall 1 and the circuit board holder 2 can be separated by, for example, two millimeters, one millimeter, or half a millimeter. Preferably, the distance between the second side of the housing wall 1 and the circuit board holder 2 is small or very small.

[0044] The circuit board holder 2 can be made of metal, such as aluminum and / or steel and / or ferritic steel and / or austenitic steel. The circuit board holder 2 can also be made of plastic, such as polyvinyl chloride and / or polyethylene terephthalate and / or acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene copolymer. The foregoing list of materials for the circuit board holder 2 is not definitive.

[0045] In one embodiment, the circuit board holder 2 is manufactured by injection molding. According to one aspect of this disclosure, the circuit board holder 2 or components thereof are manufactured using additive manufacturing methods, such as 3D printing. In a particular embodiment, the circuit board holder 2 and / or components thereof can be manufactured by selective laser sintering.

[0046] The circuit board holder 2 has a first side and a second side. The first side of the circuit board holder 2 is different from the second side of the circuit board holder 2. The first side of the circuit board holder 2 is opposite to the second side of the circuit board holder 2. In one embodiment, the first side of the circuit board holder 2 is parallel to the second side of the circuit board holder 2.

[0047] Preferably, the first side of the circuit board holder 2 is opposite to the second side of the housing wall 1. Ideally, the first side of the circuit board holder 2 and the second side of the housing wall 1 are arranged substantially parallel. Specifically, the first side of the circuit board holder 2 and the second side of the housing wall 1 can be arranged parallel. Furthermore, the first side of the circuit board holder 2 and the first side of the housing wall 1 can be arranged parallel. Furthermore, the second side of the circuit board holder 2 and the second side of the housing wall 1 can be arranged parallel. Furthermore, the second side of the circuit board holder 2 and the first side of the housing wall 1 can be arranged parallel.

[0048] The circuit board holder 2 has a first opening. The first opening in the circuit board holder 2 preferably has a circular cross-section. Alternatively, the first opening in the circuit board holder 2 can have a square, rectangular, or hexagonal cross-section. The foregoing list of cross-sections of the first opening in the circuit board holder 2 does not impose any requirements on its completeness.

[0049] In one embodiment, the first opening in the circuit board holder 2 is a drilled hole. In another embodiment, the first opening in the circuit board holder 2 is formed by stamping. Other technically feasible methods for manufacturing the first opening in the circuit board holder 2 are known. For example, the first opening in the circuit board holder 2 can be positioned as a blanking portion within the range of additive manufacturing methods.

[0050] The first bolt 6 is guided through a first opening in the circuit board holder 2. The first bolt 6 preferably comprises a first hollow cylinder having a first external thread, for example, a first metric external thread, in the region of the circuit board holder 2. Ideally, the first bolt 6 in the region of the circuit board holder 2 is a first hollow cylinder having a first external thread, for example, a first metric external thread.

[0051] Preferably, the first bolt 6 extends substantially perpendicular to the first and second sides of the circuit board holder 2. Ideally, the first bolt 6 extends perpendicular to the first and second sides of the circuit board holder 2.

[0052] A first spacer is inserted between the circuit board holder 2 and the housing wall 1. Preferably, the first spacer is inserted between the circuit board holder 2 and the second side of the housing wall 1. Ideally, the section of the first bolt 6 extends within the first spacer.

[0053] The first spacer is made of a material compatible with the material of the first bolt 6 and the housing wall 1. The first spacer is also made of a material compatible with the material of the circuit board retainer 2. Furthermore, the first spacer is also made of a material compatible with the material of the second nut, particularly the second retaining nut and / or the first flat nut.

[0054] The first spacer can be made of, for example, metal, such as aluminum and / or steel and / or ferritic steel and / or austenitic steel and brass. The first spacer can also be made of plastic. The foregoing list of materials for the first spacer is not definitive.

[0055] The first spacer has a length dimension parallel to that of the first bolt 6. Specifically, the length dimension of the first spacer is parallel to the axis of the first bolt 6, which is substantially cylindrically symmetrical about this axis. In one embodiment 6, the first bolt 6 is cylindrically symmetrical about its axis except for its first external thread.

[0056] The length of the first spacer can be, for example, greater than one millimeter, two millimeters, or five millimeters. Sufficient spacing between the circuit board holder 2 and the housing wall 1 contributes to the electrical and / or thermal insulation of these two components. Sufficient spacing between the circuit board holder 2 and the second side of the housing wall 1 also contributes to the electrical and / or thermal insulation of these two components.

[0057] The first spacer has a first side. The first side of the first spacer is preferably adjacent to a second nut. The first side of the first spacer is preferably adjacent to a second retaining nut. In another embodiment, the first side of the first spacer is adjacent to a second flat nut.

[0058] The first spacer has a second side. The second side of the first spacer is different from the first side of the first spacer. Preferably, the first side and the second side of the first spacer are parallel to each other.

[0059] The length of the first spacer corresponds to the shortest distance between the first and second sides of the first spacer. Ideally, the length is the shortest distance between the first and second sides of the first spacer.

[0060] The second side of the first spacer is adjacent to the circuit board holder 2. In particular, the second side of the first spacer is adjacent to the first side of the circuit board holder 2. In one embodiment, the second side of the first spacer is positioned on the first side of the circuit board holder 2.

[0061] On the second side of the circuit board holder 2, a third nut 3 is positioned onto the first bolt 6 such that the third nut 3 is adjacent to the second side of the circuit board holder 2. The third nut 3 preferably comprises a third retaining nut and / or a third flat nut. Ideally, the third nut 3 is a third retaining nut and / or a third flat nut. The third nut 3 is, for example, a third nut 3 having metric threads on its inner surface.

[0062] The third nut 3 is made of a material compatible with the material of the first bolt 6. The third nut 3 is also made of a material compatible with the material of the circuit board retainer 2. The third nut 3 can be made, for example, of metals, such as aluminum and / or steel and / or ferritic steel and / or austenitic steel and / or brass. The third nut 3 can also be made of plastic. The foregoing list of materials for the third nut 3 is not definitive.

[0063] The third nut 3 is arranged opposite to the first spacer. The circuit board holder 2 is arranged between the third nut 3 and the first spacer. The third nut 3 and the first spacer secure the first bolt 6 to the circuit board holder 2. The securing is performed such that the first bolt 6 is substantially immovable relative to the circuit board holder 2. Preferably, the third nut 3 and the first spacer secure the first bolt 6 to the circuit board holder 2 such that the first bolt 6 is immovable relative to the circuit board holder 2.

[0064] In one embodiment, the third retaining nut and / or the third flat nut is arranged opposite to the first spacer. The circuit board retainer 2 is arranged between the third retaining nut and / or the third flat nut and the first spacer. The third retaining nut and / or the third flat nut and the first spacer secure the first bolt 6 to the circuit board retainer 2. The fastening is performed such that the first bolt 6 is substantially immovable relative to the circuit board retainer 2. Preferably, the fastening is performed such that the first bolt 6 is immovable relative to the circuit board retainer 2.

[0065] In one particular embodiment, the first bolt 6 is screwed into the circuit board retainer 2. That is, the first opening in the circuit board retainer 2 has an internal thread that matches the first external thread of the first bolt 6. In particular, both the internal thread of the first opening in the circuit board retainer 2 and the first external thread of the first bolt 6 can be metric. In this embodiment, it is possible to omit the third nut 3 or the first spacer. It is also possible to omit the third nut 3 and the first spacer. Similarly, it is possible to omit the third retaining nut or the first spacer. It is also possible to omit the third retaining nut and the first spacer. Furthermore, it is possible to omit the third flat nut or the first spacer. It is also possible to omit the third flat nut and the first spacer.

[0066] According to one aspect of this disclosure, the first bolt 6 is the only mechanical connection between the circuit board holder 2 and the housing wall 1. In particular, the first bolt 6 is the only mechanical connection between the first side of the circuit board holder 2 and the second side of the housing wall 1.

[0067] According to another aspect of this disclosure, the first bolt 6 is not the only mechanical connection between the circuit board holder 2 and the housing wall 1. In particular, the first bolt 6 is not the only mechanical connection between the first side of the circuit board holder 2 and the second side of the housing wall 1. For example, at least one mechanical support can exist between the circuit board holder 2 and the housing wall 1. In particular, at least one mechanical support can exist between the first side of the circuit board holder 2 and the second side of the housing wall 1.

[0068] The at least one mechanical support is preferably thicker than the length dimension of the first spacer. Here, the thickness of the at least one mechanical support is measured between a first side and a second side of the at least one mechanical support. The first side of the at least one mechanical support is different from the second side of the at least one mechanical support. The first side of the at least one mechanical support is adjacent to the second side of the housing wall 1. The second side of the at least one mechanical support is adjacent to the circuit board holder 2. The thickness of the at least one mechanical support can be, for example, greater than 2 mm, greater than 3 mm, or greater than 6 mm.

[0069] Furthermore, a fourth nut can be positioned in place of the first spacer such that it abuts against the first side of the circuit board holder 2. The circuit board holder 2 is positioned between a third nut 3 on its second side and a fourth nut on its first side. The third nut 3 and the fourth nut secure the first bolt 6 to the circuit board holder 2. This securing is performed such that the first bolt 6 is substantially immovable relative to the circuit board holder 2. Preferably, the third nut 3 and the fourth nut secure the first bolt 6 to the circuit board holder 2 such that the first bolt 6 is immovable relative to the circuit board holder 2. This rigid connection enables precise positioning of the components, particularly precise positioning of the electrical contacts between the components.

[0070] The fourth nut may include a fourth retaining nut. In particular, the fourth nut may be a fourth retaining nut. In one embodiment, the third retaining nut and the fourth retaining nut are arranged opposite each other. The circuit board retainer 2 is arranged between the third retaining nut and the fourth retaining nut. The third retaining nut and the fourth retaining nut secure the first bolt 6 to the circuit board retainer 2. The fastening is performed such that the first bolt 6 is substantially immovable relative to the circuit board retainer 2. Preferably, the fastening is performed such that the first bolt 6 is immovable relative to the circuit board retainer 2.

[0071] The fourth nut may include a fourth flat nut. In particular, the fourth nut may be a fourth flat nut. In one embodiment, the third flat nut and the fourth flat nut are arranged opposite each other. The circuit board holder 2 is arranged between the third flat nut and the fourth flat nut. The third flat nut and the fourth flat nut secure the first bolt 6 to the circuit board holder 2. The fastening is performed such that the first bolt 6 is substantially immovable relative to the circuit board holder 2. Preferably, the fastening is performed such that the first bolt 6 is immovable relative to the circuit board holder 2.

[0072] The circuit board holder 2 may have one or more pillars. The one or more pillars protrude from a second side of the circuit board holder 2. Figure 1 A circuit board holder 2 with two supports is shown. The two supports protrude from a second side of the circuit board holder 2. In one embodiment, the circuit board holder 2 may also include three or more supports protruding from the second side of the circuit board holder 2.

[0073] The one or more supports connect the circuit board holder 2 to the circuit board 4. For this purpose, each of the one or more supports may have a cylindrical recess with internal threads. The internal threads may be metric internal threads.

[0074] Each circuit board 4 is secured to a corresponding support post by a screw. The screw can be a metric screw. In one embodiment with a threaded connection having one support post, the circuit board 4 is positioned between the support post and the screw. That is, the circuit board 4 has a first side and a second side. The first side of the circuit board 4 is different from the second side of the circuit board 4. The first side of the circuit board 4 is opposite to the second side of the circuit board 4. In one embodiment, the first side of the circuit board 4 is parallel to the second side of the circuit board 4. The first side of the circuit board 4 is adjacent to the support post. The second side of the circuit board 4 is adjacent to the screw.

[0075] Preferably, the support extends substantially perpendicular to the first and second sides of the circuit board holder 2. Ideally, the support extends perpendicular to the first and second sides of the circuit board holder 2.

[0076] Preferably, the support extends substantially perpendicular to the first and second sides of the circuit board 4. Ideally, the support extends perpendicular to the first and second sides of the circuit board 4.

[0077] In one embodiment of a threaded connection with multiple supports, the circuit board 4 is arranged between the supports and corresponding screws. That is, the circuit board 4 has a first side and a second side. The first side of the circuit board 4 is different from the second side. The first side of the circuit board 4 is opposite to the second side. In one embodiment, the first side of the circuit board 4 is parallel to the second side. The first side of the circuit board 4 is adjacent to the support. The second side of the circuit board 4 is adjacent to the screw.

[0078] Preferably, the support extends substantially perpendicular to the first and second sides of the circuit board holder 2. Ideally, the support extends perpendicular to the first and second sides of the circuit board holder 2.

[0079] Preferably, the support extends substantially perpendicular to the first and second sides of the circuit board 4. Ideally, the support extends perpendicular to the first and second sides of the circuit board 4.

[0080] According to another aspect of this disclosure, the support post has a recess at its respective end. A rivet secures the circuit board 4 to the respective support post. In one embodiment of a riveted connection with one support post, the circuit board 4 is arranged between the support post and the rivet. That is, the circuit board 4 has a first side and a second side. The first side of the circuit board 4 is different from the second side of the circuit board 4. The first side of the circuit board 4 is opposite to the second side of the circuit board 4. In one embodiment, the first side of the circuit board 4 is parallel to the second side of the circuit board 4. The first side of the circuit board 4 is adjacent to the support post. The second side of the circuit board 4 is adjacent to the rivet.

[0081] Preferably, the support extends substantially perpendicular to the first and second sides of the circuit board holder 2. Ideally, the support extends perpendicular to the first and second sides of the circuit board holder 2.

[0082] Preferably, the support extends substantially perpendicular to the first and second sides of the circuit board 4. Ideally, the support extends perpendicular to the first and second sides of the circuit board 4.

[0083] In one embodiment of a riveting system with multiple supports, the circuit board 4 is arranged between the supports and corresponding rivets. That is, the circuit board 4 has a first side and a second side. The first side of the circuit board 4 is different from the second side. The first side of the circuit board 4 is opposite to the second side. In one embodiment, the first side of the circuit board 4 is parallel to the second side. The first side of the circuit board 4 is adjacent to the support. The second side of the circuit board 4 is adjacent to the rivet.

[0084] Preferably, the support extends substantially perpendicular to the first and second sides of the circuit board holder 2. Ideally, the support extends perpendicular to the first and second sides of the circuit board holder 2.

[0085] Preferably, the support extends substantially perpendicular to the first and second sides of the circuit board 4. Ideally, the support extends perpendicular to the first and second sides of the circuit board 4.

[0086] According to another aspect of this disclosure, the circuit board 4 is secured to a corresponding support at an adhesive point. That is, the circuit board 4 has a first side and a second side. The first side of the circuit board 4 is different from the second side of the circuit board 4. The first side of the circuit board 4 is opposite to the second side of the circuit board 4. In one embodiment, the first side of the circuit board 4 is parallel to the second side of the circuit board 4. The first side of the circuit board 4 is adjacent to the support and the adhesive point.

[0087] Preferably, the support extends substantially perpendicular to the first and second sides of the circuit board holder 2. Ideally, the support extends perpendicular to the first and second sides of the circuit board holder 2.

[0088] Preferably, the support extends substantially perpendicular to the first and second sides of the circuit board 4. Ideally, the support extends perpendicular to the first and second sides of the circuit board 4.

[0089] In one embodiment of the bonding with multiple supports, the circuit board 4 has a first side and a second side. The first side of the circuit board 4 is different from the second side of the circuit board 4. The first side of the circuit board 4 is opposite to the second side of the circuit board 4. In one embodiment, the first side of the circuit board 4 is parallel to the second side of the circuit board 4. The first side of the circuit board 4 is adjacent to the supports and the bonding points.

[0090] Preferably, the support extends substantially perpendicular to the first and second sides of the circuit board holder 2. Ideally, the support extends perpendicular to the first and second sides of the circuit board holder 2.

[0091] Preferably, the support extends substantially perpendicular to the first and second sides of the circuit board 4. Ideally, the support extends perpendicular to the first and second sides of the circuit board 4.

[0092] Without depending on the implementation of fastening to circuit board 4, the circuit board holder 2 is substantially immovable relative to circuit board 4. Preferably, the circuit board holder 2 is immovable relative to circuit board 4. Without depending on the implementation of fastening to circuit board 4, the housing wall 1 is substantially immovable relative to circuit board 4. Preferably, the housing wall 1 is immovable relative to circuit board 4. Without depending on the implementation of fastening to circuit board 4, the first bolt 6 is substantially immovable relative to circuit board 4. Preferably, the first bolt 6 is immovable relative to circuit board 4. Rigid connections enable precise positioning of the components, especially precise positioning of electrical contacts between the components.

[0093] The support has a length dimension, independent of the implementation of fastening the circuit board 4. In an embodiment with exactly one support, the support has a length dimension. The first end of the support is located at the intersection between the second side of the circuit board holder 2 and the support. The second end of the support points toward the first side of the circuit board 4. The first end of the support is different from the second end of the support.

[0094] The length of the support column between its first and second ends is preferably greater than three millimeters. The length of the support column between its first and second ends can also be greater than six millimeters. Finally, the length of the support column between its first and second ends can also be greater than twelve millimeters.

[0095] In an embodiment with multiple supports, each support has a length dimension. The first end of each support is located at the intersection between the second side of the circuit board holder 2 and the corresponding support. The second end of each support points towards the first side of the circuit board 4. For each support, the first end is different from the second end of that support.

[0096] The length of each support column between its first and second ends is preferably greater than three millimeters. The length of each support column between its first and second ends can also be greater than six millimeters. Finally, the length of each support column between its first and second ends can also be greater than twelve millimeters.

[0097] According to one aspect of an implementation with multiple supports, all supports are of the same length. That is, all supports have substantially the same length dimension between their respective first and second ends. In particular, all supports are able to have the same length dimension between their respective first and second ends. Therefore, the need for matching with different length dimensions of the supports is eliminated.

[0098] Preferably, the circuit board holder 2 and the support are made from a single component. This means that the support does not need to be subsequently mounted onto the circuit board holder 2. In one embodiment, the circuit board holder 2 and the support are integrally manufactured by injection molding. According to one aspect of this disclosure, the circuit board holder 2 and the support are integrally manufactured using additive manufacturing methods, such as 3D printing. In a particular embodiment, the integral manufacturing of the circuit board holder 2 and the support can be performed by selective laser sintering.

[0099] The sufficient spacing between the circuit board 4 and the circuit board holder 2 and the housing wall 1 further protects the components on the circuit board 4 from external influences.

[0100] The circuit board 4 can be made of, for example, plastic, such as laminated epoxy resin and / or laminated polyimide and / or laminated polytetrafluoroethylene. The circuit board 4 can also be made of a combination of the aforementioned polymers. The foregoing list of materials for the circuit board 4 is not definitive. Preferably, the circuit board 4 is approximately 1.6 mm thick. The thickness of the circuit board 4 relates to the shortest distance between the first and second sides of the circuit board 4.

[0101] The use of standard-sized circuit boards (4) reduces the need for matching solutions with non-standard components, thereby reducing the complexity of the solution.

[0102] Figure 2 The second bolt 7 is shown. The second bolt 7 is optional. The second bolt 7 is different from the first bolt 6.

[0103] The second bolt 7 preferably comprises a second hollow cylinder having a second external thread, for example, having a second metric external thread. Ideally, the second bolt 7 is a second hollow cylinder having a second external thread, for example, having a second metric external thread.

[0104] Preferably, the first bolt 6 and the second bolt 7 have the same type of external thread. Ideally, the first bolt 6 and the second bolt 7 each have a metric external thread. Having the same type of external thread allows for a high proportion of identical parts. Therefore, the complexity of the solution is reduced.

[0105] With the second bolt 7 present, the housing wall 1 has a second opening. The second opening in the housing wall 1 preferably has a circular cross-section. Alternatively, the second opening in the housing wall 1 can have a square, rectangular, or hexagonal cross-section. The foregoing list of cross-sections of the second opening in the housing wall 1 does not impose any requirements on integrity.

[0106] In one embodiment, the second opening in the housing wall 1 is a drilled hole. In another embodiment, the second opening in the housing wall 1 is formed by stamping. Other technically feasible methods for manufacturing the second opening in the housing wall 1 are known in connection with this. For example, the second opening in the housing wall 1 can be positioned as a void within the range of processes that can be manufactured using additive manufacturing methods.

[0107] The second bolt 7 is guided through a second opening in the housing wall 1. The second bolt 7 preferably comprises a second hollow cylinder having a second external thread, for example, a second metric external thread. Ideally, the second bolt 7 is a second hollow cylinder having a second external thread, for example, a second metric external thread.

[0108] The second hollow cylinder of the second bolt 7 is made of a material compatible with the material of the housing wall 1. The second hollow cylinder of the second bolt 7 can be made of, for example, metal, such as aluminum and / or steel and / or ferritic steel and / or austenitic steel and / or brass. The second hollow cylinder of the second bolt 7 can also be made of plastic. The foregoing list of materials for the second hollow cylinder of the second bolt 7 is not definitive.

[0109] On the first side of the housing wall 1, a fifth nut is positioned onto the second bolt 7 such that the fifth nut is abutted against the first side of the housing wall 1. The fifth nut preferably comprises a fifth retaining nut and / or a fifth flat nut. Ideally, the fifth nut is a fifth retaining nut and / or a fifth flat nut. The fifth nut is, for example, a fifth nut having metric threads on its inner surface.

[0110] The fifth nut is made of a material compatible with the material of the second bolt 7. The fifth nut is also made of a material compatible with the material of the housing wall 1. The fifth nut can be made, for example, of metal, such as aluminum and / or steel and / or ferritic steel and / or austenitic steel and / or brass. The fifth nut can also be made of plastic. The foregoing list of materials for the fifth nut is not definitive.

[0111] On the second side of the housing wall 1, a sixth nut is positioned on the second bolt 7 such that the sixth nut is abutted against the second side of the housing wall 1. The sixth nut preferably comprises a sixth retaining nut and / or a sixth flat nut. Ideally, the sixth nut is a sixth retaining nut and / or a sixth flat nut. The sixth nut is, for example, a sixth nut having metric threads on its inner surface.

[0112] The sixth nut is made of a material compatible with the material of the second bolt 7. The sixth nut is also made of a material compatible with the material of the housing wall 1. The sixth nut can be made, for example, of metal, such as aluminum and / or steel and / or ferritic steel and / or austenitic steel and / or brass. The sixth nut can also be made of plastic. The foregoing list of materials for the sixth nut is not definitive.

[0113] The sixth nut is arranged opposite the fifth nut. The housing wall 1 is arranged between the sixth nut and the fifth nut. The sixth nut and the fifth nut fasten the second bolt 7 to the housing wall 1. The fastening is performed such that the second bolt 7 is substantially immovable relative to the housing wall 1. Preferably, the sixth nut and the fifth nut fasten the second bolt 7 to the housing wall 1 such that the second bolt 7 is immovable relative to the housing wall 1. The rigid connection enables precise positioning of the components, especially precise positioning of the electrical contacts between the components.

[0114] In one embodiment, the sixth retaining nut is arranged opposite to the fifth retaining nut. The housing wall 1 is disposed between the sixth and fifth retaining nuts. The sixth and fifth retaining nuts secure the second bolt 7 to the housing wall 1. The fastening is performed such that the second bolt 7 is substantially immovable relative to the housing wall 1. Preferably, the sixth and fifth retaining nuts secure the second bolt 7 to the housing wall 1 such that the second bolt 7 is immovable relative to the housing wall 1.

[0115] In another embodiment, the sixth flat nut is arranged opposite to the fifth flat nut. The housing wall 1 is disposed between the sixth and fifth flat nuts. The sixth and fifth flat nuts secure the second bolt 7 to the housing wall 1. The securing is performed such that the second bolt 7 is substantially immovable relative to the housing wall 1. Preferably, the sixth and fifth flat nuts secure the second bolt 7 to the housing wall 1 such that the second bolt 7 is immovable relative to the housing wall 1.

[0116] In one particular embodiment, the second bolt 7 is screwed into the housing wall 1. That is, the second opening in the housing wall 1 has an internal thread that matches the second external thread of the second bolt 7. In particular, both the internal thread of the second opening in the housing wall 1 and the second external thread of the second bolt 7 can be metric. In this embodiment, it is possible to omit the fifth nut or the sixth nut. It is also possible to omit both the fifth nut and the sixth nut. Similarly, it is possible to omit the fifth retaining nut or the sixth retaining nut. It is also possible to omit both the fifth retaining nut and the sixth retaining nut. Furthermore, it is possible to omit the fifth flat nut or the sixth flat nut. It is also possible to omit both the fifth flat nut and the sixth flat nut.

[0117] Preferably, the second bolt 7 extends substantially perpendicular to the first and second sides of the housing wall 1. Ideally, the second bolt 7 extends perpendicular to the first and second sides of the housing wall 1.

[0118] In one embodiment with a second bolt 7, the circuit board holder 2 has a second opening. The second opening in the circuit board holder 2 preferably has a circular cross-section. Alternatively, the second opening in the circuit board holder 2 can have a square, rectangular, or hexagonal cross-section. The foregoing examples of the cross-section of the second opening in the circuit board holder 2 do not impose any requirements on integrity.

[0119] In one embodiment, the second opening in the circuit board holder 2 is a drilled hole. In another embodiment, the second opening in the circuit board holder 2 is formed by stamping. Other technically feasible methods for manufacturing the first opening in the circuit board holder 2 are known. For example, the second opening in the circuit board holder 2 can be positioned as a blanking portion within the range of processes that can be manufactured using additive manufacturing methods.

[0120] The first and second openings in the circuit board holder 2 can exist as a single, unique opening in the circuit board holder 2. That is, the first and second openings in the circuit board holder 2 are not mutually exclusive.

[0121] The second bolt 7 is guided through a second opening in the circuit board holder 2. The second bolt 7 preferably comprises a second hollow cylinder having a second external thread, for example, a second metric external thread, in the region of the circuit board holder 2. Ideally, the second bolt 7 in the region of the circuit board holder 2 is a second hollow cylinder having a second external thread, for example, a second metric external thread.

[0122] Preferably, the second bolt 7 extends substantially perpendicular to the first and second sides of the circuit board holder 2.

[0123] A second spacer is inserted between the circuit board holder 2 and the housing wall 1. Preferably, the second spacer is inserted between the circuit board holder 2 and a second side of the housing wall 1. Ideally, the section of the second bolt 7 extends within the second spacer.

[0124] The second spacer is made of a material compatible with the material of the second bolt 7. The second spacer is also made of a material compatible with the material of the circuit board retainer 2. Furthermore, the second spacer is also made of a material compatible with the material of the sixth nut, particularly the sixth retaining nut and / or the sixth flat nut.

[0125] The second spacer can be made of metal, such as aluminum and / or steel and / or ferritic steel and / or austenitic steel and / or brass. The second spacer can also be made of plastic. The foregoing list of materials for the second spacer is not definitive.

[0126] The second spacer has a length dimension parallel to that of the second bolt 7. Specifically, the length dimension of the second spacer is parallel to the axis of the second bolt 7, which is substantially cylindrically symmetrical about this axis. In one embodiment, the second bolt 7 is cylindrically symmetrical about this axis except for its second external thread.

[0127] The length of the second spacer can be, for example, greater than one millimeter, two millimeters, or five millimeters. Sufficient spacing between the circuit board holder 2 and the housing wall 1 contributes to the electrical and / or thermal insulation of the two components. Sufficient spacing between the circuit board holder 2 and the second side of the housing wall 1 contributes to the electrical and / or thermal insulation of the two components.

[0128] The second spacer has a first side. The first side of the second spacer is preferably adjacent to a sixth nut. The first side of the second spacer is preferably adjacent to a sixth retaining nut. In another embodiment, the first side of the second spacer is adjacent to a sixth flat nut.

[0129] The second spacer has a second side. The second side of the second spacer is different from the first side of the second spacer. Preferably, the first side and the second side of the second spacer are parallel to each other.

[0130] The length of the second spacer corresponds to the shortest distance between the first and second sides of the second spacer. Ideally, the length is the shortest distance between the first and second sides of the second spacer.

[0131] Preferably, the length of the second spacer is substantially equal to the length of the first spacer. Ideally, the length of the second spacer is equal to the length of the first spacer. The identical lengths of the first and second spacers allow for a high proportion of identical components. Therefore, the complexity of the solution is reduced.

[0132] The second side of the second spacer is adjacent to the circuit board holder 2. In particular, the second side of the second spacer is adjacent to the first side of the circuit board holder 2. In one embodiment, the second side of the second spacer is positioned on the first side of the circuit board holder 2.

[0133] On the second side of the circuit board holder 2, a seventh nut is positioned on the second bolt 7 such that the seventh nut is abutted against the second side of the circuit board holder 2. The seventh nut preferably comprises a seventh retaining nut and / or a seventh flat nut. Ideally, the seventh nut is a seventh retaining nut and / or a seventh flat nut. The seventh nut is, for example, a seventh nut having metric threads on its inner surface.

[0134] The seventh nut is made of a material compatible with the material of the second bolt 7. The seventh nut is also made of a material compatible with the material of the circuit board retainer 2. The seventh nut can be made of, for example, metal, such as aluminum and / or steel and / or ferritic steel and / or austenitic steel and / or brass. The seventh nut can also be made of plastic. The foregoing list of materials for the seventh nut is not definitive.

[0135] The seventh nut is arranged opposite the second spacer. The circuit board holder 2 is arranged between the seventh nut and the second spacer. The seventh nut and the second spacer secure the second bolt 7 to the circuit board holder 2. The securing is performed such that the second bolt 7 is substantially immovable relative to the circuit board holder 2. Preferably, the seventh nut and the second spacer secure the second bolt 7 to the circuit board holder 2 such that the second bolt 7 is immovable relative to the circuit board holder 2.

[0136] In one embodiment, the seventh retaining nut and / or the seventh flat nut is arranged opposite the second spacer. The circuit board retainer 2 is arranged between the seventh retaining nut and / or the seventh flat nut and the second spacer. The seventh retaining nut and / or the seventh flat nut and the second spacer secure the second bolt 7 to the circuit board retainer 2. The fastening is performed such that the second bolt 7 is substantially immovable relative to the circuit board retainer 2. Preferably, the fastening is performed such that the second bolt 7 is immovable relative to the circuit board retainer 2.

[0137] In one particular embodiment, the second bolt 7 is screwed into the circuit board retainer 2. That is, the second opening in the circuit board retainer 2 has an internal thread that matches the second external thread of the second bolt 7. Specifically, both the internal thread of the second opening in the circuit board retainer 2 and the second external thread of the second bolt 7 can be metric. In this embodiment, it is possible to omit the seventh nut or the second spacer. It is also possible to omit the seventh nut and the second spacer. Similarly, it is possible to omit the seventh retaining nut or the second spacer. It is also possible to omit the seventh retaining nut and the second spacer. Furthermore, it is possible to omit the seventh flat nut or the second spacer. It is also possible to omit the seventh flat nut and the second spacer.

[0138] Furthermore, the eighth nut can be positioned in place of the second spacer such that it abuts against the first side of the circuit board holder 2. The circuit board holder 2 is positioned between the seventh nut on its second side and the eighth nut on its first side. The seventh and eighth nuts secure the second bolt 7 to the circuit board holder 2. This securing is performed such that the second bolt 7 is substantially immovable relative to the circuit board holder 2. Preferably, the seventh and eighth nuts secure the second bolt 7 to the circuit board holder 2 such that the second bolt 7 is immovable relative to the circuit board holder 2. This rigid connection enables precise positioning of the components, particularly the precise positioning of the electrical contacts between the components.

[0139] The eighth nut may include an eighth retaining nut. In particular, the eighth nut may be an eighth retaining nut. In one embodiment, the seventh retaining nut and the eighth retaining nut are arranged opposite each other. The circuit board retainer 2 is arranged between the seventh and eighth retaining nuts. The seventh and eighth retaining nuts secure the second bolt 7 to the circuit board retainer 2. The fastening is performed such that the second bolt 7 is substantially immovable relative to the circuit board retainer 2. Preferably, the fastening is performed such that the second bolt 7 is immovable relative to the circuit board retainer 2.

[0140] The eighth nut may include an eighth flat nut. In particular, the eighth nut may be an eighth flat nut. In one embodiment, the seventh flat nut and the eighth flat nut are arranged opposite each other. The circuit board holder 2 is arranged between the seventh flat nut and the eighth flat nut. The seventh flat nut and the eighth flat nut secure the second bolt 7 to the circuit board holder 2. The fastening is performed such that the second bolt 7 is substantially immovable relative to the circuit board holder 2. Preferably, the fastening is performed such that the second bolt 7 is immovable relative to the circuit board holder 2.

[0141] Figure 2 One end of the first bolt 6 is shown. The end of the first bolt 6 points toward the circuit board 4. At the end of the first bolt 6, at least one first conductor extends from the first hollow cylinder of the first bolt 6. Preferably, at the end of the first bolt 6, a plurality of first conductors extend from the first hollow cylinder of the first bolt 6. The plurality of first conductors extending from the first hollow cylinder of the first bolt 6 can include, for example, two, five, or ten conductors.

[0142] In one embodiment, at least one first electrical conductor, such as a first copper conductor, extends from the first hollow cylinder of the first bolt 6. In another embodiment, multiple first electrical conductors, such as multiple first copper conductors, extend from the first hollow cylinder of the first bolt 6. Furthermore, at least one first optical conductor, such as a first optical fiber, can extend from the first hollow cylinder of the first bolt 6. In particular, at least one first electrical conductor and at least one first optical conductor can extend from the first hollow cylinder of the first bolt 6.

[0143] A first plug can be placed on the end of the first bolt 6. The first plug is advantageously placed inside the first hollow cylinder of the first bolt 6. The first plug secures at least one or more first conductors. In particular, the first plug is capable of securing at least one or more first electrical conductors. Furthermore, the first plug is capable of securing at least one first electrical conductor and at least one first optical conductor.

[0144] The fastening of the first plug is first relative to the first bolt 6. Furthermore, the fastening is performed relative to the circuit board 4. That is, the at least one first conductor is aligned by the first plug such that it can be directly mounted on the circuit board 4. For example, the at least one first conductor can be directly soldered to the circuit board 4. In particular, it is possible that the at least one first electrical conductor can be directly soldered to the circuit board 4. Furthermore, the plurality of first conductors can be aligned such that a conductor among the plurality of first conductors can be directly mounted on the circuit board 4. For example, a conductor among the plurality of first conductors can be directly soldered to the circuit board 4. In particular, it is possible that an electrical conductor among the plurality of first conductors can be directly soldered to the circuit board 4.

[0145] Furthermore, a first male or female screw-type plug can be installed at the end of the first bolt 6. Then, a suitable first mating piece exists on the circuit board 4 for the first male or female screw-type plug of the first bolt 6. The first male or female screw-type plug allows at least one or more first conductors to be fastened to the circuit board 4. For this purpose, the first male or female screw-type plug and its suitable first mating piece are screwed together. In particular, the at least one or more first electrical conductors can be fastened by means of the first screw-type plug and the first mating piece. The at least one or more first copper conductors can also be fastened by means of the first screw-type plug and the first mating piece. Therefore, the first electrical conductor is directly connected to the circuit board 4 by means of the first screw-type plug and the first mating piece.

[0146] The alignment and direct connection ideally eliminate the need for all cable connections on the circuit board between the first plug and circuit board 4. Consequently, the device becomes more robust and less complex compared to mechanical action.

[0147] In one particular embodiment, at least one first optical conductor is aligned via the first plug such that it can be directly connected to the circuit board 4. Furthermore, multiple first optical conductors can be aligned via the first plug. This alignment is performed such that one of the multiple first optical conductors can be directly connected to the circuit board 4.

[0148] Furthermore, the at least one first optical conductor can be directly connected to the circuit board 4 via a first male screw plug or a first female screw plug. Additionally, multiple first optical conductors can be directly connected to the circuit board 4 via a first male screw plug or a first female screw plug.

[0149] According to a variation of this disclosure, the first male or female screw-in plug may include a first temperature sensor. The first temperature sensor may, for example, be a temperature-dependent first resistor. The circuit board 4 makes electrical contact with the first temperature sensor by screwing the first male or female screw-in plug together with its mating first adapter. The first temperature sensor thus enables temperature measurement within or at the first male or female screw-in plug. Therefore, overheating of the screw-in plug or overheating of the electrical connection can be detected.

[0150] A second bolt 7 can also exist. Figure 2One end of the second bolt 7 is shown. The end of the second bolt 7 points toward the circuit board 4. At the end of the second bolt 7, at least one second conductor extends from the second hollow cylinder of the second bolt 7. Preferably, at the end of the second bolt 7, multiple second conductors extend from the second hollow cylinder of the second bolt 7. The multiple second conductors extending from the second hollow cylinder of the second bolt 7 can include, for example, two, five, or ten conductors.

[0151] In one embodiment, at least one second electrical conductor, such as a second copper conductor, extends from the second hollow cylinder of the second bolt 7. In another embodiment, multiple second electrical conductors, such as multiple second copper conductors, extend from the second hollow cylinder of the second bolt 7. Furthermore, at least one second optical conductor, such as a second optical fiber, can extend from the second hollow cylinder of the second bolt 7. In particular, at least one second electrical conductor and at least one second optical conductor can extend from the second hollow cylinder of the second bolt 7.

[0152] A second plug can be installed at the end of the second bolt 7. The second plug is advantageously located inside the second hollow cylinder of the second bolt 7. The second plug secures at least one or more second conductors. In particular, the second plug can secure at least one or more second electrical conductors. Furthermore, the second plug can secure at least one second electrical conductor and at least one second optical conductor.

[0153] The tightening of the second plug is first relative to the second bolt 7. Furthermore, the tightening is performed relative to the circuit board 4. That is, the at least one second conductor is aligned by the second plug such that it can be directly mounted on the circuit board 4. For example, the at least one second conductor can be directly soldered to the circuit board 4. In particular, it is possible that the at least one second electrical conductor can be directly soldered to the circuit board 4. Furthermore, the plurality of second conductors can be aligned such that a conductor among the plurality of second conductors can be directly mounted on the circuit board 4. For example, a conductor among the plurality of second conductors can be directly soldered to the circuit board 4. In particular, it is possible that an electrical conductor among the plurality of second conductors can be directly soldered to the circuit board 4.

[0154] Furthermore, a second male or female screw plug can be installed at the end of the second bolt 7. Then, regarding the second male or female screw plug of the second bolt 7, a matching second mating piece exists on the circuit board 4. The second male or female screw plug enables at least one or more second conductors to be fastened to the circuit board 4. For this purpose, the second male or female screw plug is screwed together with its matching second mating piece. In particular, the at least one or more second electrical conductors can be fastened by means of the second screw plug and the second mating piece. The at least one or more second copper conductors can also be fastened by means of the second screw plug and the second mating piece. Therefore, the second electrical conductor is directly connected to the circuit board 4 by means of the second screw plug and the second mating piece.

[0155] The alignment and direct connection ideally eliminate the need for all cable connections on the circuit board between the second plug and circuit board 4. Consequently, the device becomes more robust and less complex compared to mechanical action.

[0156] In one particular embodiment, at least one second optical conductor is aligned via the second plug such that it can be directly connected to the circuit board 4. Furthermore, multiple second optical conductors can be aligned via the second plug. This alignment is performed such that one of the multiple second optical conductors can be directly connected to the circuit board 4.

[0157] Furthermore, at least one second optical conductor can be directly connected to circuit board 4 via a second male or female screw plug. Additionally, multiple second optical conductors can be directly connected to circuit board 4 via the second male or female screw plug.

[0158] According to one aspect of this disclosure, the second screw-type plug differs from the first screw-type plug in that the second screw-type plug is capable of tolerance compensation. In particular, the second screw-type plug can include an elastic element for tolerance compensation purposes.

[0159] Unless otherwise stated, the lengths, thicknesses, diameters, and areas in this disclosure refer to the 300 Kelvin scale and 1030 Pascals.

[0160] In other words, this disclosure teaches an apparatus for fastening a circuit board (4), the apparatus comprising:

[0161] A first tubular fastening element (6) and at least one first conductor located inside the first tubular fastening element (6);

[0162] The device additionally includes a bracket (2) for the circuit board (4);

[0163] The bracket (2) includes at least one protrusion for mechanically securing the circuit board (4);

[0164] The bracket (2) includes a first opening;

[0165] The first tubular fastening element (6) is guided through the first opening in the bracket (2);

[0166] The first tubular fastening element (6) is mechanically fastened to the bracket (2) in such a way that the bracket (2) is substantially immovable relative to the first tubular fastening element (6);

[0167] The device additionally includes a first connector for rigidly connecting the at least one first conductor to the circuit board (4);

[0168] The first tubular fastening element (6) includes an end that points away from the bracket (2); and

[0169] The first connector is located at the end of the first tubular fastening element (6).

[0170] According to one embodiment, the first tubular fastening element (6) has an internal space. The at least one first conductor extends within the internal space of the first tubular fastening element (6). The internal space of the first tubular fastening element (6) can be hollow. That is, the internal space of the first tubular fastening element (6) is a cavity.

[0171] Preferably, the first tubular fastening element (6) is mechanically and shape-locked to the bracket (2), such that the bracket (2) is substantially immovable relative to the first tubular fastening element (6).

[0172] In one embodiment, the circuit board (4) comprises an electrical circuit board (4). Preferably, the circuit board (4) is an electrical circuit board (4). In another embodiment, the circuit board (4) comprises a printed circuit board (4). Preferably, the circuit board (4) is a printed circuit board (4). In a related embodiment, the circuit board (4) comprises a printable circuit board (4). Preferably, the circuit board (4) is a printable circuit board (4).

[0173] According to one embodiment, the first tubular fastening element (6) includes a substantially cylindrical first fastening element (6). According to a particular embodiment, the first tubular fastening element (6) includes a cylindrical first fastening element (6).

[0174] The first connector is preferably a first connector for fixing at least one first conductor to the circuit board (4). Alternatively, the first connector can be a first connector for fastening at least one first conductor to the circuit board (4).

[0175] In one embodiment, the first connector includes at least one first conductor with a first rigid connection to the circuit board (4). In a related embodiment, the first connector includes at least one first conductor with a first fixed connection to the circuit board (4). In yet another related embodiment, the first connector includes at least one first conductor with a first fastening connection to the circuit board (4).

[0176] The at least one protrusion includes a first end and a second end. The second end of the at least one protrusion is different from the first end of the at least one protrusion. The first end of the at least one protrusion connects the at least one protrusion to the bracket (2). The second end of the at least one protrusion is used to mechanically fasten the circuit board (4) to the at least one protrusion and the bracket (2).

[0177] The first tubular fastening element (6) includes an end pointing toward the circuit board (4). Preferably, the at least one protrusion and the first tubular fastening element (6) are respectively pointing away from the bracket (2). The at least one protrusion ideally includes a first end and a second end, wherein the second end of the at least one protrusion is different from the first end of the at least one protrusion, wherein the first end of the at least one protrusion connects the at least one protrusion to the bracket (2), wherein the second end of the at least one protrusion is used to mechanically fasten the circuit board (4) to the at least one protrusion and the bracket (2), wherein the second end of the at least one protrusion defines a first direction, wherein the second end of the at least one protrusion and the end of the first tubular fastening element (6) are pointing away from the bracket (2) along the first direction.

[0178] The first tubular fastening element (6) is ideally mechanically connected to the bracket (2) so that the bracket (2) is immovable relative to the first tubular fastening element (6).

[0179] In one embodiment, the first tubular fastening element (6) is screwed tightly to the bracket (2) such that the bracket (2) is substantially immovable relative to the first tubular fastening element (6). In a related embodiment, the first tubular fastening element (6) is screwed tightly to the bracket (2) such that the bracket (2) is immovable relative to the first tubular fastening element (6). In another embodiment, the first tubular fastening element (6) is bonded tightly to the bracket (2) such that the bracket (2) is substantially immovable relative to the first tubular fastening element (6). In a related embodiment, the first tubular fastening element (6) is bonded tightly to the bracket (2) such that the bracket (2) is immovable relative to the first tubular fastening element (6). In yet another embodiment, the first tubular fastening element (6) is connected to the bracket (2) by means of a thermo-pressed fit such that the bracket (2) is substantially immovable relative to the first tubular fastening element (6). In one related embodiment, the first tubular fastening element (6) is so securely connected to the bracket (2) by means of thermo-pressing that the bracket (2) is immovable relative to the first tubular fastening element (6).

[0180] Furthermore, this disclosure teaches one of the aforementioned devices,

[0181] The device additionally includes the circuit board (4);

[0182] The circuit board (4) is mechanically fastened to the bracket (2) by means of at least one protrusion; and

[0183] The first conductor is rigidly connected to the circuit board (4) by means of the first connector.

[0184] Furthermore, this disclosure teaches one of the aforementioned devices, wherein the first connector includes a first electrical connector, and wherein the at least one first conductor includes at least one first electrical conductor.

[0185] Preferably, the first connector is a first electrical connector. Preferably, the at least one first conductor is at least one first electrical conductor.

[0186] Furthermore, this disclosure teaches one of the aforementioned devices, wherein the first connector includes a first connector for an optical fiber, and wherein the at least one first conductor includes at least one first optical fiber.

[0187] Preferably, the first connector is a first connector for an optical fiber. Preferably, the at least one first conductor is at least one first optical fiber.

[0188] Optical fiber offers advantages, for example, in environments with explosion hazards. In such environments, electrical connections should be reduced to a minimum.

[0189] Furthermore, this disclosure teaches one of the aforementioned devices, wherein the first tubular fastening element (6) is arranged perpendicular to the bracket (2).

[0190] Preferably, the first tubular fastening element (6) has a first axis of symmetry;

[0191] The first tubular fastening element (6) is substantially cylindrically symmetrical with respect to the first axis of symmetry of the first tubular fastening element (6); and

[0192] The first tubular fastening element (6) extends perpendicularly to the first axis of symmetry of the bracket (2).

[0193] The first tubular fastening element (6) ideally has a first axis of symmetry;

[0194] The first tubular fastening element (6) is cylindrically symmetrical with respect to its first axis of symmetry; and

[0195] The first tubular fastening element (6) extends perpendicularly to the first axis of symmetry of the bracket (2).

[0196] Furthermore, this disclosure teaches one of the aforementioned devices,

[0197] The bracket (2) and at least one protrusion for mechanically fastening the circuit board (4) are made of a single component.

[0198] It is specified that the bracket (2) and at least one protrusion for mechanically fastening the circuit board (4) are integral. The bracket (2) and the at least one protrusion for mechanically fastening the circuit board (4) can be manufactured from a single component, for example, by injection molding or by additive manufacturing. This reduces the complexity of the device. Furthermore, it reduces the possibility of malfunction because there are fewer parts to connect and fewer connection points that may break due to mechanical load.

[0199] Furthermore, this disclosure teaches one of the aforementioned devices,

[0200] The device further includes a housing wall (1);

[0201] The housing wall (1) includes a first opening;

[0202] The first tubular fastening element (6) is guided through a first opening in the housing wall (1); and

[0203] The first tubular fastening element (6) is mechanically fastened to the housing wall (1) so that the housing wall (1) is substantially immovable relative to the first tubular fastening element (6).

[0204] The first tubular fastening element (6) is ideally mechanically connected to the housing wall (1) so that the housing wall (1) is immovable relative to the first tubular fastening element (6).

[0205] Preferably, the first tubular fastening element (6) is mechanically and shape-locked to the housing wall (1), such that the housing wall (1) is substantially immovable relative to the first tubular fastening element (6).

[0206] Furthermore, this disclosure teaches one of the aforementioned devices, said device having a housing wall (1),

[0207] The bracket (2) includes a first side and a second side;

[0208] The second side of the bracket (2) is different from the first side of the bracket (2);

[0209] The second side of the bracket (2) is opposite to the first side of the bracket (2);

[0210] The first side of the bracket (2) points toward the housing wall (1); and

[0211] The at least one protrusion for mechanically securing the circuit board (4) protrudes from the second side of the bracket (2).

[0212] The second side of the bracket (2) and the first side of the bracket (2) advantageously form the opposing sides of the bracket (2).

[0213] Furthermore, this disclosure teaches one of the aforementioned devices, the device having a housing wall (1), wherein the support (2) is arranged between the housing wall (1) and the first connector.

[0214] The bracket (2) is ideally positioned between the housing wall (1) and the circuit board (4).

[0215] Furthermore, this disclosure teaches one of the aforementioned devices, the device having a housing wall (1), wherein the first tubular fastening element (6) is arranged perpendicular to the housing wall (1).

[0216] Preferably, the first tubular fastening element (6) has a first axis of symmetry;

[0217] The first tubular fastening element (6) is substantially cylindrically symmetrical with respect to its first axis of symmetry; and

[0218] The first axis of symmetry of the first tubular fastening element (6) extends perpendicular to the housing wall (1).

[0219] The first tubular fastening element (6) ideally has a first axis of symmetry;

[0220] The first tubular fastening element (6) is cylindrically symmetrical with respect to its first axis of symmetry; and

[0221] The first axis of symmetry of the first tubular fastening element (6) extends perpendicular to the housing wall (1).

[0222] Furthermore, this disclosure teaches one of the aforementioned devices, the device having a housing wall (1), wherein the first tubular fastening element (6) is the only mechanical connection between the support (2) and the housing wall (1).

[0223] Furthermore, this disclosure teaches one of the aforementioned devices, the device having a housing wall (1), wherein the first tubular fastening element (6) is the only tubular mechanical connection between the support (2) and the housing wall (1).

[0224] Furthermore, this disclosure teaches one of the aforementioned devices, the device comprising a housing wall (1), wherein the first tubular fastening element (6) is essentially the only mechanical connection between the support (2) and the housing wall (1).

[0225] Furthermore, this disclosure teaches one of the aforementioned devices, said device having a housing wall (1),

[0226] The first connector includes a first male screw plug or a female screw plug, such that the first male screw plug or female screw plug can achieve a rigid connection between at least one first conductor and the circuit board (4).

[0227] In one embodiment, the first connector includes a first male screw plug or a first female screw plug, such that the first male screw plug or the first female screw plug enables a fixed connection between at least one first conductor and the circuit board (4). In another embodiment, the first connector includes a first male screw plug or a first female screw plug, such that the first male screw plug or the first female screw plug enables a tight connection between at least one first conductor and the circuit board (4).

[0228] In one embodiment, the first connector includes a first male screw plug or a first female screw plug, such that the first male screw plug or the first female screw plug or the first male screw plug on the circuit board (4) together enable a rigid connection between at least one first conductor and the circuit board (4). In another embodiment, the first connector includes a first male screw plug or a first female screw plug, such that the first male screw plug or the first female screw plug or the first male screw plug on the circuit board (4) together enable a fixed connection between at least one first conductor and the circuit board (4). In yet another embodiment, the first connector includes a first male screw plug or a first female screw plug, such that the first male screw plug or the first female screw plug or the first male screw plug on the circuit board (4) together enable a tight connection between at least one first conductor and the circuit board (4).

[0229] Furthermore, this disclosure teaches one of the aforementioned devices, the device having a non-exclusive first tubular fastening element (6), the device comprising:

[0230] The second tubular fastening element (7) and at least one second conductor located inside the second tubular fastening element (7);

[0231] The bracket (2) includes a second opening;

[0232] The second tubular fastening element (7) is guided through the second opening in the bracket (2);

[0233] The device additionally includes a second connector for rigidly connecting at least one second conductor to the circuit board (4);

[0234] The second tubular fastening element (7) includes an end that points away from the bracket (2); and

[0235] The second connector is located at the end of the second tubular fastening element (7).

[0236] The second tubular fastening element (7) is different from the first tubular fastening element (6). The at least one second conductor is different from at least one first conductor. The at least one second opening in the bracket (2) is different from at least one first opening in the bracket (2). The second connector is different from the first connector.

[0237] According to one embodiment, the second tubular fastening element (7) includes a substantially cylindrical second fastening element (7). According to a particular embodiment, the second tubular fastening element (7) includes a cylindrical second fastening element (7).

[0238] The second connector is preferably a second connector for fixing at least one second conductor to the circuit board (4). Alternatively, the second connector can be a second connector for fastening at least one second conductor to the circuit board (4).

[0239] In one embodiment, the second connector includes at least one second conductor in a second rigid connection to the circuit board (4). In a related embodiment, the second connector includes at least one second conductor in a second fixed connection to the circuit board (4). In yet another related embodiment, the second connector includes at least one second conductor in a second fastening connection to the circuit board (4).

[0240] The second tubular fastening element (7) includes an end pointing toward the circuit board (4). Preferably, the at least one protrusion and the second tubular fastening element (7) point away from the bracket (2). The at least one protrusion ideally includes a first end and a second end, wherein the second end of the at least one protrusion is different from the first end of the at least one protrusion, wherein the first end of the at least one protrusion connects the at least one protrusion to the bracket (2), wherein the second end of the at least one protrusion is used to mechanically fasten the circuit board (4) to the at least one protrusion and the bracket (2), wherein the second end of the at least one protrusion defines a second direction, wherein the second end of the at least one protrusion and the end of the second tubular fastening element (7) point away from the bracket (2) along the second direction. The first direction preferably corresponds to the second direction. The first direction is ideally the same as the second direction.

[0241] Furthermore, the present invention teaches one of the aforementioned devices, which has a second connector.

[0242] The device additionally includes the circuit board (4);

[0243] The circuit board (4) is mechanically fastened to the bracket (2) by means of at least one protrusion; and

[0244] The at least one of the second conductors is rigidly connected to the circuit board (4) by means of a second connector.

[0245] Furthermore, the present invention teaches one of the aforementioned devices, which has a second tubular fastening element (7).

[0246] The second tubular fastening element (7) is mechanically and securely connected to the bracket (2) such that the bracket (2) is substantially immovable relative to the second tubular fastening element (7).

[0247] The second tubular fastening element (7) is ideally mechanically connected to the bracket (2) so that the bracket (2) is immovable relative to the second tubular fastening element (7).

[0248] In one embodiment, the second tubular fastening element (7) is screwed tightly to the bracket (2) such that the bracket (2) is substantially immovable relative to the second tubular fastening element (7). In a related embodiment, the second tubular fastening element (7) is screwed tightly to the bracket (2) such that the bracket (2) is immovable relative to the second tubular fastening element (7). In another embodiment, the second tubular fastening element (7) is bonded tightly to the bracket (2) such that the bracket (2) is substantially immovable relative to the second tubular fastening element (7). In a related embodiment, the second tubular fastening element (7) is bonded tightly to the bracket (2) such that the bracket (2) is immovable relative to the second tubular fastening element (7). In yet another embodiment, the second tubular fastening element (7) is connected to the bracket (2) by means of a thermo-pressed fit such that the bracket (2) is substantially immovable relative to the second tubular fastening element (7). In one related embodiment, the second tubular fastening element (7) is so securely connected to the bracket (2) by means of thermo-pressing that the bracket (2) is immovable relative to the second tubular fastening element (7).

[0249] Furthermore, this disclosure teaches one of the aforementioned devices, the device including a second connector, wherein the second connector includes a second electrical connector, and wherein the at least one second conductor includes at least one second electrical conductor.

[0250] Preferably, the second connector is a second electrical connector. Preferably, the at least one second conductor is at least one second electrical conductor.

[0251] Furthermore, this disclosure teaches one of the aforementioned devices, the device including a second connector, wherein the second connector includes a second connector for an optical fiber, and wherein the at least one second conductor includes at least one second optical fiber.

[0252] Preferably, the second connector is a second connector for optical fibers. Preferably, the at least one second conductor is at least one second optical fiber.

[0253] Optical fiber, for example, gains advantages in environments with explosion hazards. In such environments, electrical connections should be reduced to a minimum.

[0254] Furthermore, this disclosure teaches one of the aforementioned devices, the device including a second tubular fastening element (7), wherein the second tubular fastening element (7) is arranged perpendicular to the bracket (2).

[0255] Preferably, the second tubular fastening element (7) has a second axis of symmetry;

[0256] The second tubular fastening element (7) is substantially cylindrically symmetrical with respect to its second axis of symmetry; and

[0257] The second tubular fastening element (7) extends perpendicularly to the bracket (2) along its second axis of symmetry.

[0258] The second tubular fastening element (7) ideally has a second axis of symmetry;

[0259] The second tubular fastening element (7) is cylindrically symmetrical with respect to the second axis of symmetry of the second tubular fastening element (7); and

[0260] The second tubular fastening element (7) extends perpendicularly to the bracket (2) along its second axis of symmetry.

[0261] Furthermore, this disclosure teaches one of the aforementioned devices, the device having a second tubular fastening element (7) arranged parallel to the first tubular fastening element (6).

[0262] Preferably, the first tubular fastening element (6) has a first axis of symmetry, and the second tubular fastening element (7) has a second axis of symmetry;

[0263] The first tubular fastening element (6) is substantially cylindrically symmetrical with respect to the first axis of symmetry of the first tubular fastening element (6);

[0264] The second tubular fastening element (7) is substantially cylindrically symmetrical with respect to its second axis of symmetry; and

[0265] The first axis of symmetry is parallel to the second axis of symmetry.

[0266] The first tubular fastening element (6) ideally has a first axis of symmetry, and the second tubular fastening element (7) has a second axis of symmetry;

[0267] The first tubular fastening element (6) is cylindrically symmetrical with respect to its first axis of symmetry.

[0268] The second tubular fastening element (7) is cylindrically symmetrical with respect to its second axis of symmetry; and

[0269] The first axis of symmetry is parallel to the second axis of symmetry.

[0270] Furthermore, this disclosure teaches one of the aforementioned devices, said device having a second tubular fastening element (7),

[0271] The second connector includes a second male screw plug or a female screw plug, wherein the second male screw plug or female screw plug includes an elastic element, such that the elastic element and the second male screw plug or female screw plug can achieve a rigid connection between at least one second conductor and the circuit board (4).

[0272] In one embodiment, the second connector includes a second male screw plug or a second female screw plug, wherein the second male screw plug or the second female screw plug includes a resilient element, such that the resilient element and the second male screw plug or the second female screw plug enable a fixed connection between at least one second conductor and the circuit board (4). In another embodiment, the second connector includes a second male screw plug or a second female screw plug, wherein the second male screw plug or the second female screw plug includes a resilient element, such that the resilient element and the second male screw plug or the second female screw plug enable a fastening connection between at least one second conductor and the circuit board (4).

[0273] In one embodiment, the second connector includes a second male screw plug or a second female screw plug, wherein the second male screw plug or the second female screw plug includes a resilient element, such that the resilient element and the second male screw plug or the second female screw plug, together with a second female screw plug or a second male screw plug on the circuit board (4), achieve a rigid connection between at least one second conductor and the circuit board (4). In another embodiment, the second connector includes a second male screw plug or a second female screw plug, wherein the second male screw plug or the second female screw plug includes a resilient element, such that the resilient element and the second male screw plug or the second female screw plug, together with a second female screw plug or a second male screw plug on the circuit board (4), achieve a fixed connection between at least one second conductor and the circuit board (4). In yet another embodiment, the second connector includes a second male screw plug or a second female screw plug, wherein the second male screw plug or the second female screw plug includes a resilient element, such that the resilient element and the second male screw plug or the second female screw plug, together with a second female screw plug or a second male screw plug on the circuit board (4), achieve a secure connection between at least one second conductor and the circuit board (4).

[0274] The elastic element of the second male or female screw-type plug allows for lateral movement of the contacts. Therefore, it is easier to adhere to tolerances.

[0275] Furthermore, this disclosure teaches an apparatus, particularly an electrical apparatus, that includes one of the aforementioned devices. Preferably, the apparatus, particularly the electrical apparatus, includes a housing wall (1), wherein a support (2) of one of the aforementioned devices is mechanically fastened to the housing wall (1). Ideally, the housing wall (1) includes an inner side surface, and the support (2) is fastened to the inner side surface of the housing wall (1). The apparatus, particularly the electrical apparatus, includes an internal space, and the inner side surface of the housing wall (1) defines the internal space.

[0276] The content mentioned relates to various embodiments of this disclosure. Various changes can be made to these embodiments without departing from the underlying concept and the scope of this disclosure. The subject matter of this disclosure is defined by its claims. Various changes can be made without departing from the scope of the following claims.

[0277] List of reference numerals

[0278] 1: Shell wall

[0279] 2: Brackets, especially circuit board holders

[0280] 3: Nuts, especially retaining nuts and / or flat nuts

[0281] 4: Circuit board

[0282] 5: Fasteners, especially screws and / or rivets

[0283] 6: The first fastening element, especially the first bolt

[0284] 7: Second fastening element, especially the second bolt

Claims

1. A device for fastening a circuit board (4), the device comprising: A first tubular fastening element (6) and at least one first conductor located inside the first tubular fastening element (6); The device additionally includes a bracket (2) for the circuit board (4); The bracket (2) includes at least one protrusion for mechanically securing the circuit board (4); The bracket (2) includes a first opening; The first tubular fastening element (6) is guided through the first opening in the bracket (2); The first tubular fastening element (6) is mechanically fastened to the bracket (2) so that the bracket (2) is substantially immobile relative to the first tubular fastening element (6); The device additionally includes a first connector for rigidly connecting the at least one first conductor to the circuit board (4); The first tubular fastening element (6) includes an end that points away from the bracket (2); The first connector is located at the end of the first tubular fastening element (6); Its features are, The device additionally includes a housing wall (1); The housing wall (1) includes a first opening; The first tubular fastening element (6) is guided through the first opening in the housing wall (1); The first tubular fastening element (6) is mechanically fastened to the housing wall (1) so that the housing wall (1) is substantially immobile relative to the first tubular fastening element (6); The bracket (2) includes a first side and a second side; The second side of the bracket (2) is different from the first side of the bracket (2), and the second side of the bracket (2) is opposite to the first side of the bracket (2), and the first side of the bracket (2) points toward the housing wall (1); At least one protrusion for mechanically securing the circuit board (4) protrudes from the second side of the bracket (2); and The bracket (2) is arranged between the housing wall (1) and the first joint.

2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first connector comprises a first electrical connector, and wherein the at least one first conductor comprises at least one first electrical conductor.

3. The apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 2, wherein the first connector comprises a first connector for an optical fiber, and wherein the at least one first conductor comprises at least one first optical fiber.

4. The device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first tubular fastening element (6) is arranged perpendicular to the bracket (2).

5. The apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4, The bracket (2) and at least one protrusion for mechanically fastening the circuit board (4) are made of a single component.

6. The device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the first tubular fastening element (6) is arranged perpendicular to the housing wall (1).

7. The device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the first tubular fastening element (6) is the only mechanical connection between the bracket (2) and the housing wall (1).

8. The apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 7, The first connector includes a first male threaded plug or a first female threaded plug, such that the first male threaded plug or the first female threaded plug can achieve a rigid connection between the at least one first conductor and the circuit board (4).

9. The apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the apparatus comprises: The second tubular fastening element (7) and at least one second conductor located inside the second tubular fastening element (7); The bracket (2) includes a second opening; The second tubular fastening element (7) is guided through the second opening in the bracket (2); The device additionally includes a second connector for rigidly connecting the at least one second conductor to the circuit board (4); The second tubular fastening element (7) includes an end that points away from the bracket (2); and The second connector is located at the end of the second tubular fastening element (7).

10. The apparatus according to claim 9, The second tubular fastening element (7) is mechanically fastened to the bracket (2) so that the bracket (2) is substantially immobile relative to the second tubular fastening element (7).

11. The apparatus according to any one of claims 9 to 10, wherein the second tubular fastening element (7) is arranged parallel to the first tubular fastening element (6).

12. The apparatus according to any one of claims 9 to 11, The second connector includes a second male threaded plug or a female threaded plug, wherein the second male threaded plug or female threaded plug includes an elastic element, such that the elastic element and the second male threaded plug or female threaded plug enable a rigid connection between the at least one second conductor and the circuit board (4).

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