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Panel mounting system

US7173185B1 · kind B1 · utility

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28Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 27, 2005
Grant dateFeb 6, 2007
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Expiry dateSep 27, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02G3/123
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A mounting assembly for fastening a device housing onto a panel includes a housing and a clamp. The panel defines a front surface, a rear surface, and an opening extending therethrough for receiving the housing. The housing includes at least one wall sized to extend through the opening. The wall defines a bearing surface. The clamp includes a beam member and a head member. The beam member extends from the wall at a first end. The beam member is biased to deflect outwardly with respect to the wall at an oblique angle. The head member extends from a second end of the beam member and includes a first cam surface for engaging the rear surface of the panel and a second cam surface for engaging the bearing surface of the housing.

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