Patent · US Expired

Constructional system

US5735411A · kind A · utility

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24Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 9, 1996
Grant dateApr 7, 1998
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 9, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K9/0015
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a constructional system for frames, racks and casings and in particular for sub-racks and equipment cabinets for accommodation of electrical and electronic assemblies, units and printed circuit boards. At least one joint system having engagements is provided for thread-forming screws as fastening elements for particularly cost-effective manufacture of such type of constructional systems, and for simple assembly as well as for ensuring effective EMC screening in accordance with the invention between horizontally and vertically arranged components, in particular between side parts and a top part and a base part having multi-folded horizontal struts and/or vertical struts. Lug joints as second joint zones are preferably provided as an addition to the first joint system having joint zones accessible from the end faces and, third joint zones, for example, for sub-racks or equipment cabinets and which enable, for example, a fixing of printed circuit boards and the like by means of formed, threaded holes.

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