Tool-less attachment bracket
US7093725B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 14, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/183
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method are described 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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