Patent · US Expired

Wall mount enclosure having installation features for multiple separately-installed components

US6443322B1 · kind B1 · utility

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12Claims
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Filing dateOct 19, 2000
Grant dateSep 3, 2002
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Expiry dateNov 16, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K7/186
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An equipment enclosure includes a set of features enabling alignment of an electronic component with an L-shaped wall bracket. The bottom of the component rests on a base of the bracket. A rear wall of the bracket includes fastener elements, such as threaded standoffs, and alignment posts that extend forward beyond the standoffs. The rear of the component likewise includes fastener elements, such as captive screws, and alignment openings. During installation, the component is brought into a position in which the alignment openings engage the alignment posts, and then the component is pushed rearward until it abuts the rear wall of the bracket. The fasteners become mutually aligned for subsequent fastening.

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