Techniques for fastening a panel to an electronic cabinet frame
US6695149B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 9, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 24, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 9, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T403/7176
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A technique for fastening a panel to an electronic cabinet frame involves inserting portions of rigid support members (e.g., rails) of the electronic cabinet frame into grooves defined by fasteners to attach the fasteners to the portions of the rigid support members of the electronic cabinet frame. The technique further involves positioning catches (e.g., latching members) of the panel adjacent catch members of the fasteners, and moving the panel toward the fasteners such that the catches of the panel engage with the catch members of the fasteners to fasten the panel to the electronic cabinet frame. Accordingly, no screws or other hardware is required to mount either the fasteners or the panel.
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