Patent · US Expired

Tool-less attachment bracket

US6866154B2 · kind B2 · utility

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37References
14Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 3, 2002
Grant dateMar 15, 2005
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K7/183
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system and method for tool-lessly attaching a rack slide assembly to a rack. A mounting bracket includes a bracket member with an interface end and an attachment end. The bracket member includes a locating hook extending from an upper portion of the interface end and positioned to engage the first aperture within a mounting unit that contains three apertures. The bracket member also includes an anti-torque tab extending from a lower portion of the interface end and positioned to engage the third aperture within the mounting unit. The bracket member also includes a locking pawl assembly with a pawl pivotally connected to the interface end of the bracket and able to engage and extend through the first aperture within the mounting unit in a position above the locating hook.

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