Cable management system for equipment enclosure
US4866215A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 6, 1988 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K5/0247
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A cable management system for directing cables connected to the back of an equipment enclosure of the type containing a computer peripheral device or other electronics apparatus to enter and exit the equipment enclosure at a selected one of a plurality of predetermined orientations. A bottom cover of the equipment enclosure is provided with a recessed portion including a vertical wall upon which is mounted receptacles for receiving cable terminations. Upper stanchion portions at the rear of the recessed portion together with a hinged plate or with lower stanchion portions contacting the upper stanchion portions from the bottom form rear legs for the equipment enclosure. The rear legs and the vertical wall of the recessed portion confine cable entry and exit positions to particular angular segments corresponding to the sides and rear of the equipment enclosure. Injection molded latches each including an elongated finger and a retaining tab are included within the upper and lower stanchion portions for connecting them together.
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