Toolless rail enabling simplified installation and removal
US8727138B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 4, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K7/183
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A rail for toolless installation between first and second vertical rack rails. The rail comprises a telescoping rail body having a first and second ends, and an inside surface having a shelf, wherein a latch assembly is disposed at each end of the rail body. Each latch assembly comprises a flange secured to an end of the rail, a latch arm, a release handle, and a retractable pin. The latch arm is pivotally secured to the rail body, distally extends from the flange, and is biased toward a latched position. The release handle is on the inside surface of the rail body for movement from a latched position to an unlatched position. The retractable pin distally extends from each end and is biased toward a distally extended position, wherein the pin is stepped from a first diameter portion to a second larger diameter portion for adapting to different sized holes.
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