Component housing assembly having universal mounting capability and mounting bracket for use therewith
US6462961B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 3, 2000 |
| Grant date | Oct 8, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 3, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/1425
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Presented is a component housing assembly having universal mounting capability provided by a universal mounting bracket and a housing having a plurality of mounting holes to accommodate the attachment of the bracket in multiple configurations. Specifically, the component housing is sized to fit within a standard 19-inch rack-mount cabinet. The universal mounting bracket includes a first and a second portion in a perpendicular relationship, each having a length suitable for mounting the housing in multiple mounting configurations. In a 19-inch mounting configuration, the longer of the first and second portions of the mounting bracket is secured to the sides of the housing, allowing the shorter portion to meet with the mounting rails on the rack-mount cabinet. If a larger 23-inch rack-mount configuration or a telco rack-mount configuration is desired, the universal mounting bracket is rotated such that the shorter of the first and second portion mounts to the side of the housing, while the longer portion is adapted to accommodate the wider rails. To provide a tower-mount capability, the universal mounting bracket is again repositioned on the housing to form mounting feet that provide…
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