Abstract: A cage for an electronic component includes two spaced apart cast walls, and a roof member and a floor member connected to the two spaced apart cast walls. The walls are substantially identical, and the roof member and the floor member are each formed of a damped metallic laminate panel.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a rack for mounting telecommunication chassis each adapted for receiving cross-connect modules. The rack includes a frame defining a bay formed between two spaced-apart, vertical end walls. The bay is sized for receiving the telecommunication chassis. The rack also includes a cable management structure connected to the frame. The cable management structure defines first and second separate vertical channels. The first vertical channel defines a first passage area sized for receiving a plurality of cross-connect cables from the telecommunication chassis. The second vertical channel defines a second passage area sized for receiving power and ground wires from the telecommunication chassis. L-shaped tie brackets are positioned in vertical channels defined by the vertical end walls. The tie brackets assist an installer in installing and tying the input and output cables to the rack.

Abstract: An interface card and interface cardholder mounting arrangement in which the interface cardholder has parallel tracks for holding interface cards, each track having a springy retaining strip, a positioning pressure strip disposed in parallel to the springy retaining strip and defining with the springy retaining strip a sliding groove for the insertion of one interface card, a stop block extended from the free end of the springy retaining strip and disposed at one end of the sliding groove for keeping the inserted interface card in the sliding groove, and an outer protruding finger strip extended from the free end of the springy retaining strip for m pulling by hand to deform the free end of the springy retaining strip and to move the stop block away from the sliding groove for removal of the corresponding interface card from the respective track.

Abstract: A structure of the uninterrupted power supply includes a lower housing, a first terminal pedestal, a second terminal pedestal and an upper housing. The lower housing has a battery receptacle, a circuit portion and a partitioning plate thereon, wherein the partitioning plate is disposed between the battery receptacle and the circuit portion and has a first cavity and a second cavity. The first terminal pedestal and the second terminal pedestal are carried on the first cavity and the second cavity respectively. The battery has two recesses for containing the positive electrode and the negative electrode thereof. The battery is capable of being positioned into the battery receptacle and electrically with the first terminal and the second terminal after the lower housing and the upper housing are assembled.

Abstract: A structure of the uninterrupted power supply includes a lower housing, a first terminal pedestal, a second terminal pedestal and an upper housing. The lower housing has a battery receptacle, a circuit portion and a partitioning plate thereon, wherein the partitioning plate is disposed between the battery receptacle and the circuit portion and has a first cavity and a second cavity. The first terminal pedestal and the second terminal pedestal are carried on the first cavity and the second cavity respectively. The battery has two recesses for containing the positive electrode and the negative electrode thereof. The battery is capable of being positioned into the battery receptacle and electrically with the first terminal and the second terminal after the lower housing and the upper housing are assembled.

Abstract: An earthquake resistant frame structure which is shippable in a fully populated condition has a base member, a plurality of support members extending from the base member, a top portion disposed over the ends of the support members, a extension member disposed over the top portion, side stiffeners positioned perpendicularly between the support members, and a tie down assembly system positioned between the base member and a flooring surface. The extension member has a platform section and at least two legs depending substantially perpendicularly therefrom that slidingly engage the support members. The two legs have slots therethrough configured to receive fasteners that, when secured to support members, secure and maintain the extension member in position. First and second panels protrude laterally from the frame structure to form an extension area, from which a bracket hingedly depends. A variety of pin arrangements are used to prevent the removal of the bracket from the hinge.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a self-aligned, panel mounted cord set, a method of manufacture therefor and an electronic equipment chassis employing the same. One end of the cord set is mounted in an aperture on a panel of an electronic equipment chassis (typically a back panel). The cord set self-aligns when mounted in the aperture to provide a mating connection with an electronic module housed in the chassis. In one embodiment of the invention the self-aligned panel mounted cord set has an elongated body with first and second opposing ends. Coupled to the first end is a power cord configured to mate with an electrical source, such as an AC wall outlet. Coupled to the second end is an electronic module connector configured to mate with the electronic module. About the elongated body is a flange with an alignment post thereon configured to align the elongated body with respect to the panel when positioned in the aperture.

Abstract: A frame for a switch cabinet, having vertical profiled frame parts, a floor frame and a cover frame. The floor frame and the cover frame are configured as punched, bent parts made of a steel-sheet blank and have a horizontal floor facing the switch cabinet interior on which floor the vertical profiled frame parts are fixed. The floor has a reinforced edge which is bent away from the switch cabinet interior. To be able to assemble this type of frame simply and rapidly, four plug-in protuberances are fixed to the floor of the floor frame and the cover frame, which each have at least one threaded recess. The vertical profiled frame parts have plug-in recesses by which they are inserted onto the plug-in protuberances. The vertical profiled frame parts also have screw holes which are arranged such that they align with the threaded recesses of the plug-in protuberance and fixing screws are threaded into the screw holes and screwed into the threaded recesses.

Abstract: A chip stack comprising at least two base layers, each of which includes a base substrate and a first conductive pattern disposed on the base substrate. The chip stack further comprises at least one interconnect frame having a second conductive pattern disposed thereon. The interconnect frame is disposed between the base layers, with the second conductive pattern being electrically connected to the first conductive pattern of each of the base layers. Also included in the chip stack are at least two integrated circuit chips which are electrically connected to respective ones of the first conductive patterns. One of the integrated circuit chips is at least partially circumvented by the interconnect frame and at least partially covered by one of the base layers. The chip stack further comprises a transposer layer comprising a transposer substrate having a third conductive pattern disposed thereon.

Abstract: This invention relates to an improved framework of disk array comprising a frame case in which a plurality of removable hard disk cartridges is neatly arrayed. Each hard disk cartridge contains a power supply and an adapter of disk array signal control device directly connected to the PC board in such a manner as to make the bottom of the removable hard disk not only closer to the PC board, but also the height of the casing lower than the prior art, conducive to receiving more hard disk array system, and achieving higher stability and less failure.

Abstract: A latch for retaining a rack slide mounted computer in a rack system. The latch includes a resiliently bendable latch arm having catches configured for engagement with a column flange of a computer rack system.

Abstract: Telecommunication main distribution frame structure including a PC board, several pairs of insertion pins, four insertion seats, four buses, four corresponding insertion seats connected with one end of the buses and four connectors connected with the other end of the buses. The PC board is formed with several insertion holes and soldering holes electrically connected with each other. The insertion seats are soldered at the soldering holes of the PC board. The corresponding insertion seats are inserted in the insertion seats. The PC board has a left board, a middle board and a right boards integrally connected with each other. Each of two openings of the insertion hole is provided with a circle of shallow conductive face divided-by a locating split into a left and a right halves. Each of two openings of the soldering hole is provided with a shallow conductive face. The insertion pin is a rectangular column made of insulating material.

Abstract: An equipment rack is disclosed having two opposing structural support frames connected by a plurality of elongated beams defining an adjustable interior volume having a length, width and depth therein. Each opposing support frame has at least two posts defining two opposing sides. The posts are connected by a plurality of elongated cross beams which include a portion that extends outwardly from at least one of the opposing sides. At least two opposing rails are slidably mounted on the plurality of elongated cross beams to permit movement of the rails along the longitudinal axis of the elongated cross beams. Thus, the interior volume of the adjustable equipment rack may be adjusted, e.g., expanded by sliding the opposing rails of each opposing support frame along the plurality of cross beams and into the portion of the cross beams extending beyond the posts.

Abstract: The invention provides for an apparatus and method for quickly attaching a disk drive to a computer chassis and for quickly removing a disk drive from a computer chassis. The sliding of a slide member that is slidably coupled to a bracket is employed to secure a disk drive in the bracket. Sliding of the slide member in an opposite direction releases the disk drive from the bracket. The bracket is coupled to the computer chassis.

Abstract: An array module containing an array of electronic units is mounted in an installation frame. The electronic units can be mounted by rails in a hermetically sealed array housing and blind-mate connectors can connect the units to a rear plate. Blind-mate connectors also can connect the rear plate to the installation frame for external connection. A plurality of resilient mounts are fastened to the installation frame to protect the frame and storage array module from external shock. A thermal transfer mechanism transfers thermal energy between the electronic units and a region exterior to the installation frame. The electronic units can be enclosed in hermetically sealed chambers having side rails for rigidly fastened to the unit and a resilient support connecting the side rails to at least one of the covers of the hermetically sealed chamber.

Abstract: A relay rack includes a base, a pair of uprights, support gussets and a crossbar. The base is anchored to the ground. The uprights extend from the base to the crossbar. Support gussets stiffen the base and the uprights. The uprights and crossbar are formed such that any mechanical vibrations transmitted through the rack are continuously distributed through the rack members. The base is further stiffened by including a central member that stiffens the rack from deforming in the plane of the uprights.

Abstract: A portable terminal device having: a circuit board having electronic component mounted thereon; a frame for receiving said circuit board therein; a reinforcement member in contact with the frame and for reinforcing the frame; and a cover fitted to the frame. For the device, improvement in the rigidity of the frame can prevent its breakage and resulting kinks or bends of the circuit board, and thus improve reliability of the microconnection between the electronic component and circuit board.

Abstract: A rack element for mounting electronic equipment thereon, including: a front portion, a rear portion, and a pair of side portions defining an interior of the rack element therebetween. The interior of the rack element is partitioned into a front section and rear section, wherein the front section defines an air duct and the rear section defines a power distribution section. The air duct has an opening at one end thereof for receiving cooling air from an air conditioning system, and the front portion of the rack element includes a plurality of openings therein for enabling the cooling air from the duct to exit therethrough for cooling equipment mounted therein. The power distribution section includes an opening at one end thereof for enabling power cables to enter the power distribution section for powering equipment when mounted on the rack element.

Abstract: A cable management assembly for managing wires having a rack with a plurality of mounted channel members. The channel members each comprise a left, right, and middle member which form a Z-shaped cross section and define first and second receiving areas for holding a plurality of wires. The middle member further includes apertures such that a wire can be received concurrently in both receiving areas. The channel members are mounted on the rack by integrals clips that extend from each channel member and engage mating holes located on the rack. A second embodiment channel member includes a first member and an opposing second member each having integral clips extending therefrom for mounting the channel members on the rack. The channel member further has a middle member connecting the first and second members which form a C-shaped cross-section and define a receiving area for holding a plurality of wires.

Abstract: A rack assembly for mounting telecommunications equipment is provided which will accommodate both Network Bays and UFER Bays and which provides mounting strips secured at the front and rear comers of the upright channels to better accommodate mounting digital equipment in the rack assembly.

Abstract: In one version, a PC card has a printed circuit board assembly (11) that is interposed between card shields (5,6). This PC card is frameless. In another version, a PC card has: card shields (103,104); a printed circuit board assembly (110) interposed between the card shields; and two interposing side frames (105, 105′).

Abstract: The present invention provides a receptacle configured to receive an electronics module for use with an electronics equipment chassis. In one embodiment, the receptacle has a torsion bar, to which is coupled a first planar sidewall with a boss located on an inside planar surface, the boss configured to cooperatively engage a first notch formed on a rear wall of an electronics module. The first sidewall also has a locking slot formed in its front edge lo configured to receive a first locking cam associated with the electronics module, the locking slot cooperating with the locking cam and the boss to create a longitudinal compressive force along the first planar sidewall. A second planar sidewall opposing the first planar sidewall is coupled to the torsion bar.

Abstract: A rack mount assembly for supporting a computer enclosure in a rack system having vertical apertured column flanges. The rack mount assembly includes an elongated mount adapter having mounting flanges disposed at each end thereof. Each mounting flange includes an alignment protrusion that is configured to fit in a corresponding aperture in one of the column flanges of the rack system. The elongated mount adapter comprises, for example, a slide mechanism or a rack rail.

Abstract: A rack for a switchgear cabinet with vertical and horizontal profiled frame sections, wherein two of the horizontal profiled frame sections are connected by a corner connector to at least one rack corner area. Two horizontal profiled frame sections are connected with each other, forming a corner angle and having a receptacle, which is open toward the exterior of the rack. The receptacle is symmetrical with respect to a bisecting line dividing an angle of the corner angle. A corner connector is fixed in place in the corner connector. The vertical profiled frame section can be fixed in place in the receptacle using a fastening shoulder of the corner connector. The vertical profiled frame section can selectively be designed symmetrical or asymmetrical with respect to the bisecting line of the angle of the receptacle. The corner connector has a compensating element for fixing the asymmetrical profiled frame section in place.

Abstract: Collapsible structures are provided with enhancements and other features that impart additional utility or amusement value to the basic underlying structure. The collapsible structure has at least one foldable frame member having a folded and an unfolded orientation, and with a fabric material covering portions of the frame member to form a panel when the frame member is in the unfolded orientation. An electrical component can attached to the fabric material, and an electrical coupling connected to the electrical component. Alternatively, a two-dimensional or three-dimensional object can be attached to the fabric material.

Abstract: When a housing device for an SIM card 600 is equipped with a mobile telephone 500, a objection 420 pioviel on an operational lever 400 can be seen from a lever hole 511 provided in the housing 510. In this way, it is possible to slidably displace a cover 300 of the housing device of the SIM card 600 which is housed within by moving the projection 420 with a finger or the like. Furthermore an SIM card insertion/detachment aperture 512 provided in said housing 510 is positioned on an extension of a container 120 of a body 120 in the SIM card insertion/detachment device. When the SIM card 600 is inserted from the SIM card insertion/detachment aperture 512, the card may be contained in the container.

Abstract: A releasable latching apparatus and method of operation for securing a component of a computer system to a computer housing. The latching apparatus includes a casing and a shaft integrated with the casing such that the shaft is operable to move relative to the casing. Incorporated into the latching apparatus is a collet that extends along the shaft. The collet includes a locking portion, which can releasably secure a computer component to a housing by extending away from the shaft and capturing an element of the computer housing.

Abstract: A rack assembly for mounting telecommunications equipment is provided which includes a pair of novel reinforcement gussets welded at the upright-to-base junctures at the bottom of the equipment rack in order to provide improved structural integrity and simplified manufacturing requirements to the telecommunications equipment rack.

Abstract: A mounting bracket forms a rack mount for a rack-mountable unit. The mounting bracket includes a planar body portion and a latching pivot for insertion into an aperture in a side wall of the rack-mountable unit. A head on the latching pivot is arranged to be insertable into a correspondingly shaped aperture, with securing of the mounting bracket to the rack-mountable unit being achieved by rotating the rack mount with respect to the rack-mountable unit with the latching pivot fully inserted into the aperture. On rotation, the head of the latching pivot is arranged to engage behind the side wall of the rack-mountable unit to secure the mounting bracket to the rack-mountable unit. Detent flanges on the mounting bracket prevent over-rotation of the bracket. A flange is provided for attaching the mounting bracket to the rack.

Abstract: GBIC frames are mounted with respect to one or another or with respect to the printed circuit board so as to facilitate space sufficiency, e.g. of a front or other panel. In one aspect two GBIC frames are mounted in back-to-back fashion on opposite surfaces of a mounting plate of preferably minimal thickness. Plate cut-outs are positioned to accommodate frame feet or other mounting structures in a fashion off-set, on opposite faces, to avoid interference between frame legs. In one aspect, portions of GBICs and frames are received in cut-out or other edges of a PCB so that GBICs in frames straddle a major surface of a PCB to reduce height for accommodating 1RU or other form factors while increasing space efficiency.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a rack for mounting telecommunication chassis each adapted for receiving cross-connect modules. The rack includes a frame defining a bay formed between two spaced-apart, vertical end walls. The bay is sized for receiving the telecommunication chassis. The rack also includes a cable management structure connected to the frame. The cable management structure defines first and second separate vertical channels. The first vertical channel defines a first passage area sized for receiving a plurality of cross-connect cables from the telecommunication chassis. The second vertical channel defines a second passage area sized for receiving power and ground wires from the telecommunication chassis. L-shaped tie brackets are positioned in vertical channels defined by the vertical end walls. The tie brackets assist an installer in installing and tying the input and output cables to the rack.

Abstract: A rack slide assembly for supporting a computer enclosure in a rack system having apertured column flanges. The rack slide assembly includes a slide mechanism having an outer channel and an inner channel that are translatable relative to each other along a longitudinal axis of the slide mechanism. A first mounting bracket having a mounting flange is affixed to the outer channel with the mounting flange adjacent a first end of the outer channel, while a second mounting bracket is slidably attached to the outer channel with the mounting flange adjacent a second end of the outer channel. The second mounting bracket is movable relative to the outer channel along the longitudinal axis of the slide mechanism. Rack mounting pins are disposed on the mounting flanges, and a locking mechanism is provided for selectively positionally locking the second mounting bracket relative to the outer channel.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a rack for mounting telecommunication chassis each adapted for receiving cross-connect modules. The rack includes a frame defining a bay formed between two spaced-apart, vertical end walls. The bay is sized for receiving the telecommunication chassis. The rack also includes a cable management structure connected to the frame. The cable management structure defines first and second separate vertical channels. The first vertical channel defines a first passage area sized for receiving a plurality of cross-connect cables from the telecommunication chassis. The second vertical channel defines a second passage area sized for receiving power and ground wires from the telecommunication chassis. L-shaped tie brackets are positioned in vertical channels defined by the vertical end walls. The tie brackets assist an installer in installing and tying the input and output cables to the rack.

Abstract: A four-column adjustable communications equipment dual relay rack is the subject matter. The columns are arranged in pairs with each pair of columns defining a vertical plane. Two adjustment brackets connected to columns of opposed pairs and two second adjustment brackets connected to the other columns of the two pairs. The distance between the ends of the adjustment brackets selective to determine the distance between the vertical plans of the pairs of columns.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for supporting a computer chassis (12). A rack-mounted computer system is provided that includes at least two posts (16). A rail (20) is attached to each post (16). Each of the rails (20) includes two ribs (24) that together define a slot (26). One portion (28) of the slot (26) has a greater separation between the ribs (24). A computer component chassis (12) that needs to be mounted includes two faces (100,102) on its outer surface. Each face has at least one protuberance (104). The protuberances (104) are shaped to fit at least partially into the slot (26) of one of the rails (20) at the portion (28) having greater separation.

Abstract: A frame piece for a rack of a switching cabinet having fastening possibilities, torsional rigidity, material expenditure and manufacture that corresponds to requirements. The frame piece includes a section outside as a connection section between outsides of the rack that contact at right angles. Fastening sections of a section inside are connected to the connection section, which have in a longitudinal direction of the section fastening mounts and transition into section sides having second fastening mounts. The fastening sections are at a first angle to the outsides of the rack and the section sides are at a second angle to the connected fastening section. The fastening sections and the section sides form two inside edges of the section inside.

Abstract: An electronic equipment enclosure for supporting a plurality of shelves is provided. The enclosure includes a frame having an opposed pair of upstanding, corrugated panels separated by a top and bottom corrugated panel together defining a shelf receiving cavity. The enclosure further includes a pair of mounting bracket assemblies removably attached to the upstanding panels of the frame in an opposing relationship. Each mounting bracket assembly has a set of apertures alignable with corresponding mounting apertures of the shelves to facilitate attachment of the shelves to the frame.

Abstract: A mounting frame adapted to mount an I/O device to a compactPCI-based computer includes an outer case member and an inner case member fixed together to define therebetween an interior space for accommodating and retaining the I/O device therein so as to form a modularized I/O system. The I/O module that is formed by fixing the I/O device between the inner case member and the outer case member is secured to the computer casing by means of a suitable device and electrically connected to an interface card arranged in the computer to define an easy-to-replace and easy-to-install modularized structure.

Abstract: A rack assembly for mounting telecommunications equipment and adapted for withstanding seismic forces includes a main frame subassembly including an upper horizontal support member, a lower horizontal support member, a first vertical support member, and a second vertical support member spaced in parallel relation to the first vertical support member. The first and second vertical support members each have a double-bend profile, defined by an inside base portion, a first medial leg and a second medial leg each extending substantially orthogonally from the inside base portion, a first distal leg extending substantially orthogonally from the first medial leg in a direction towards the second medial leg, and a second distal leg extending substantially orthogonally from the second medial leg in a direction towards the first medial leg. An extension frame subassembly is securely attached to the upper horizontal support member of the main frame subassembly.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting a backplane circuit board to an electronic chassis is provided. An electronic chassis includes a first card guide assembly and a second card guide assembly. The first card guide assembly includes first and second guide pins. The first guide pin of the first card guide assembly is positioned adjacent a first end of the first card guide assembly and the second guide pin of the first card guide assembly is positioned adjacent a second end of the first card guide assembly. The second card guide assembly includes first and second guide pins. The first guide pin of the second card guide assembly is positioned adjacent a first end of the second card guide assembly and the second guide pin of the second card guide assembly is positioned adjacent a second end of the second card guide assembly.

Abstract: Apparatus for providing EMI/RFI shielding to cables connected between electrical circuitry contained within an enclosure and the exterior environment. A fixed supporting flange is secured to the enclosure adjacent to a gap in the enclosure. An adjustable compression flange is secured to the enclosure adjacent to the gap. Cables extending from inside of the enclosure to the exterior environment pass through the gap. A compliant, resilient gasket is positioned over the gap, between the supporting flange and the compression flange. The compression flange bearing against the cables compresses the cables into the gasket.

Abstract: A host electronics device has slot for receiving an IC card. An IC protection or dummy card is provided for insertion into the slot. The card is a one-piece, substantially planar molded body. One end of the body receives a portion of the connector of the device in a manner such that a surface of the body exerts a frictional force on the connector. Portions of the body provide reinforcement for the slot.

Abstract: Integral hem rivets fasten a front end panel, a back end panel and internal structural support members to a main sheet metal panel of a computer enclosure. The main sheet metal panel forms a cosmetic surface for the computer enclosure. The integral hem rivets used to fasten pieces to the main sheet metal panel do not blemish the cosmetic surface. In addition, the configuration of the hem conserves volume within the enclosure for mounting internal system components.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a rack for mounting telecommunication chassis each adapted for receiving cross-connect modules. The rack includes a frame defining a bay formed between two spaced-apart, vertical end walls. The bay is sized for receiving the telecommunication chassis. The rack also includes a cable management structure connected to the frame. The cable management structure defines first and second separate vertical channels. The first vertical channel defines a first passage area sized for receiving a plurality of cross-connect cables from the telecommunication chassis. The second vertical channel defines a second passage area sized for receiving power and ground wires from the telecommunication chassis.

Abstract: A mounting bracket for an electronics rack having a rack structure defining a plurality of holes spaced along the rack structure to define retma (U) mounting unit increments of the rack. The plurality of holes are spaced along the vertical rack structure in a pattern substantially conforming to an Electronics Industry Association (EIA) standard. The mounting bracket includes a mounting bracket body, a first alignment structure extending from the mounting bracket body, and a second alignment structure extending from the mounting bracket body. The first alignment structure and the second alignment structure each are adapted to engage a hole of the rack structure so as to align the bracket in a position along the rack structure. The first alignment structure and the second alignment structure being spaced apart such that the bracket is alignable along the rack structure both at positions corresponding to whole retma unit increments and at positions corresponding to half retma unit increments.

Abstract: A manufacturing module for an RF feed-forward amplifier subsystem that allows for simple and cost-effective assembly, yet provides separate compartments for the different stages of the subsystem, with low RF leakage between the compartments is disclosed. The manufacturing module comprises a printed circuit board having one or more circuit trace layers, and ground planes covering a substantial portion of the top and bottom surfaces. The printed circuited board also has numerous plated-through holes electrically connecting the top and bottom ground planes. The circuit board is sandwiched between a heatsink having a flat upper surface and a machined enclosure having an outer wall and inner divider walls. The plated-through holes, space less than 1/10 wavelength of module's highest carrier frequency apart, serve to electrically connect the heatsink to the machined enclosure, thus creating separate compartments with low RF leakage.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a bracket having plural sides adapted to accommodate a board between the sides. First fasteners on the plural sides of the bracket are disposed to connect the board to the bracket, wherein the fasteners are adapted to vertically restrain movement of the board relative to the bracket. At least one second fastener on one of the sides releasably secures the bracket to a mounting surface. A process for mounting a board on a surface includes the steps of fitting a board onto a bracket having plural sides, fastening the board to the bracket with first fasteners, and engaging a second fastener with a mounting surface. The board may be a printed wiring board or a printed wiring assembly. The plural sides may include left, right, back, and front sides. The sides may be perpendicular to each other. The first fasteners may be clips, screws, or channels found on the inside of the plural sides. A second fastener may also be included, and may be a slot, a clip, or a tab.

Abstract: A relay rack for supporting electronic components having a swinging door frame with a simple mechanism for selectively opening either left or right hand sides of the door frame while preventing inadvertent simultaneous release of both sides. The relay rack comprises a top frame, a bottom frame, a rectangular door frame, and four pivot pins on the door frame. Recesses in the top and bottom frames receive the pivot pins. Latching bars are mounted to the top and bottom frames for sliding movement to the left and to the right relative to the frames for holding or releasing the pivot pins from the recesses so the door frame can be swung open and closed about either a left or right vertical pivot axis. The top and bottom frames are releasably fastened to the back frame to permit removal and replacement by different top and bottom frames whereby a front-to-back dimension of the rack may be readily changed without replacing the back frame or the door frame.

Abstract: A pedestal assembly for an EAS system comprises an antenna, an electronic assembly, and a support member having at least first and second recesses. The antenna is seated in the first recess and the electronic assembly is seated in the second recess. Bumpers are secured to opposed sides of the support member and a top cap member is applied to the assembled support member and bumpers. Upper ends of front and rear covers are inserted interiorly of the top cap member and thereby retentively circumscribed. Lower ends of the first and second covers are then secured to the support member to complete the pedestal assembly. Field service is facilitated in that all interior components of the pedestal assembly are accessible simply upon unsecuring the lower ends of the covers from the support member and downwardly sliding the covers from the top cap member. The support member comprises a two-layer plastic body, one layer of which defines the first and second recesses.

Abstract: An equipment enclosure rack support rail system comprising an elongated support rail including an elongated side portion adapted to mount directly to the rack and an elongated base portion adapted to directly support an equipment component, and further comprising a low profile tie-down clamp that is securely mountable to the support rail to secure the equipment component supported by the support rail. The support rail of the system is further provided with a pair of upper alignment tabs and a pair of lower alignment tabs that extend rearwardly from the side portion of the support rail. One upper alignment tab and one lower alignment tab are positioned at each end of the support rail, and are vertically spaced a fraction of an EIA-U from each other such that the lower alignment tabs can be used to mount the rail in a whole EIA-U position and the upper alignment tabs can be used to mount the rail and equipment component in a fractional EIA-U position.