Patents Assigned to Hoffman Enclosures, Inc.
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Patent number: 12228169Abstract: Systems and methods for mounting a panel to a wiring cabinet are provided. The wiring cabinet can include a frame profile with a frame profile opening and the panel can have a panel opening. A fastening element used to mount the panel to the wiring cabinet can include an expanding rivet with an opening and at least two rivet legs. The expanding rivet can be received through the panel opening and the frame profile opening when aligned. The fastener can also include an expanding body that can be inserted into the opening of the expanding rivet so that the rivet legs are forced apart to cause the rivet legs to engage the frame profile.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2020Date of Patent: February 18, 2025Assignee: Hoffman Enclosures, Inc.Inventor: David Ramos
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Patent number: 12221810Abstract: A securing assembly for locking a first section with a second section of an equipment cabinet against hinging movement. The first section can hingedly support a door of the cabinet. The securing assembly can include a knob, with a pocket, and a latch can be coupled to the knob to be rotated by the knob as the securing assembly is rotated between a free orientation and an engaged orientation. In the free orientation, the latch can be disengaged from the second section to permit the first section to hingedly open away from the second section. In the engaged orientation, the latch can be engaged with the second section to lock the first and second sections together and the pocket of the knob can be receive an arm of a lock on the door to lock the door to the first section and lock the securing assembly in the engaged orientation.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2022Date of Patent: February 11, 2025Assignee: Hoffman Enclosures Inc.Inventors: Rony Khalife, Kevin Roof
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Patent number: 12222036Abstract: A sealing arrangement for an enclosure is provided. The sealing arrangement can include an offset and an open hem. The open hem can have an inner perimeter that defines an opening of the enclosure and an outer perimeter with radiused corners configured to receive a continuous gasket to seal the enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2022Date of Patent: February 11, 2025Assignee: Hoffman Enclosures, Inc.Inventors: William Anderson, Rony Khalife, Joseph D. Ricke
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Patent number: 12225688Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide a system and method for housing electrical components of a high-density liquid cooling unit to liquid cool electrical components. The system includes a first electrical cabinet housing at least one electrical switch and a controller. The first electrical cabinet is swingable outward to open, and the first electrical cabinet opens while the high density liquid cooling system continues to operate to liquid cool electrical components. The system includes a second electrical cabinet housing a first motor drive and a second motor drive. The second electrical cabinet is accessible when the first electrical cabinet swings outward. One of the first motor drive and the second motor drive are replaceable while the high density liquid cooling unit continues to operate.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2022Date of Patent: February 11, 2025Assignee: Hoffman Enclosures Inc.Inventor: Matthew R. Archibald
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Patent number: 12178013Abstract: A retainer for securing a manifold can include an aperture that can be positioned adjacent to a retention portion of a keyhole slot in a mounting structure. The retainer can be flexed away from the mounting structure when a mounting protrusion on the manifold extends through a receiving portion of the keyhole slot. The retainer can resiliently move toward the mounting structure when the mounting protrusion is moved into the retention portion of the keyhole slot to capture the mounting protrusion within the retention portion of the keyhole slot.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2021Date of Patent: December 24, 2024Assignee: Hoffman Enclosures, Inc.Inventor: Allen DeMars
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Patent number: 12167550Abstract: An interlock system for an enclosure can include a power switch movable between an OFF position and an ON position with a defeater arm coupled to the power switch. The defeater arm can be selectively movable between a locked position and an unlocked position and when the defeater arm is in the locked position the power switch is prevented from moving from the OFF position to the ON position. An interlock can include a pivot bracket pivotally supported by a support bracket within the interior of the enclosure and movable between a first orientation, in which the pivot bracket is out of engagement with the defeater arm, and a second orientation, in which the pivot bracket displaces the defeater arm into the unlocked position. When the door is moved into a closed position from an open position, a door bracket displaces the pivot bracket into the second orientation.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2022Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Assignee: Hoffman Enclosures Inc.Inventors: Kevin Roof, William Anderson
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Patent number: 12158176Abstract: An attachment system to secure an enclosure cover over an enclosure opening is provided. The attachment system includes an outer insert, an anchor block, and a locking body. The outer insert extends through the enclosure cover and includes an anchor portion that extends at least partly to an inner side of the enclosure. The anchor block, which includes one or more flexible arms that are configured to engage an interior structure of the enclosure, can be secured to the anchor portion of the outer insert. The locking body can be rotatably secured relative to the anchor block and can be rotated from an outer side of the enclosure cover between a locked orientation and an unlocked orientation.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2021Date of Patent: December 3, 2024Assignee: Hoffman Enclosures, Inc.Inventors: David Ramos, Adrian Serrano, Juan Pablo Rincon
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Patent number: 12129785Abstract: A shroud assembly can include a support frame with a locking slot and a hinge slot, and a shroud with a first pin and a second pin. The locking slot can receive the first pin to secure the shroud in a closed configuration. The hinge slot can receive the second pin to support the shroud in the closed configuration, in an open configuration, and during hinging of the shroud between the closed and open configurations. A tab can engage a notch to support the shroud at a predetermined angle relative to the support frame when the shroud is in the open configuration.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2022Date of Patent: October 29, 2024Assignee: Hoffman Enclosures Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Thibedeau, Seng Chang, Michael Koehler
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Patent number: 12123237Abstract: A hinge is provided for hingedly connecting an enclosure door to an enclosure body. The hinge can include a set of hinge leafs, which can include a first leaf and a second leaf, a pin, and a fastener. The pin can extend from the first leaf and can be removably receivable within a pocket in the second leaf. The pin can have a groove extending inward from and around the periphery of the pin and positioned between the proximal pin end and the distal pin end. The fastener can extend into the pocket and at least partially into the groove when the hinge is in a locked configuration, inhibiting the separation of the first and second leafs, and removed from the groove when the hinge is in an unlocked configuration allowing the separation of the first and second leafs.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2022Date of Patent: October 22, 2024Assignee: Hoffman Enclosures Inc.Inventors: Rony Khalife, William Anderson
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Patent number: 12068592Abstract: Enclosure assemblies with integrating flashing for protecting an accessory on a rooftop. The enclosure assemblies can include a base configured to protect the rooftop from water intrusion and a cover configured to be joined to the raised portion of the base. The base can include a bottom wall and a raised portion extending from the bottom wall. The base can include an uphill portion configured to be positioned beneath at least one full course of roof shingle on the rooftop, without having to cut the roof shingle. The raised portion can be disposed off-center relative to the central transverse axis of the bottom wall, leaving the uphill portion of the bottom wall uncovered.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2022Date of Patent: August 20, 2024Assignee: Hoffman Enclosures Inc.Inventors: Alex Cheng-Chi Yang, Byron James Madden, Ryan Mac McClister
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Patent number: 12048114Abstract: An air conditioner for an enclosure that can include a housing that partly defines an ambient air exchange cavity and a tub that further defines the ambient air exchange cavity and partly defines a cooling cavity. The tub can support a first heat exchanger within the ambient air exchange cavity, and a second heat exchanger and a fan within the cooling cavity. The second heat exchanger can be included in a coolant flow loop with the first heat exchanger and the fan can move air across the second heat exchanger and into the inlet of the enclosure. The second heat exchanger can be located above the fan. A fluid trap can be provided below the second heat exchanger and adjacent the fan to capture condensate from the second heat exchanger and can direct the condensate into the ambient air exchange cavity for disposal.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2022Date of Patent: July 23, 2024Assignee: Hoffman Enclosures Inc.Inventors: Michael Koehler, Randal Schroeder, Michael Woods, Jeff Thibedeau, Joseph Ricke
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Patent number: 12031780Abstract: A manifold assembly provided for a server rack. The manifold assembly can include a manifold tube with a port hole within a spotface that extends inward from an external surface of the manifold tube. A channel can be included having a channel aperture. A bushing can also be included with a throughbore extending along a bushing axis. The bushing can be coupled to the channel with the bushing axis in alignment with a center of the channel aperture. The channel can be rigidly secured to the manifold tube to provide structural support thereto relative to the server rack, with the bushing captivated between the channel and the manifold tube and the bushing received within the spotface.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2022Date of Patent: July 9, 2024Assignee: Hoffman Enclosures Inc.Inventors: Scott Stammer, Allen DeMars
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Patent number: 11998112Abstract: Support brackets for an enclosure system can be secured to the enclosure system while the enclosure system is assembled and without removing fasteners from the enclosure system. A support bracket can include first and second slots dimensioned to engage first and second bolts that are fastened to an enclosure frame. The support bracket can further include a support flange, and a stud to engage and support a side panel. When secured to the support bracket, the side panel can provide an additional mounting surface for mounting electrical components within an enclosure.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2021Date of Patent: June 4, 2024Assignee: Hoffman Enclosures, Inc.Inventors: Gerardo Villegas Hinojosa, Alejandro Usiel Hernandez Villa, David Roque Cabello
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Patent number: 11872675Abstract: A glider tool can be provided for installing a back panel of an enclosure. The glider tool can include a body having a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, a first end, and a second end opposite the first end, the body defining a length that extends from the first end to the second end. The first end of the body can be configured to engage a front frame member of the enclosure, and the second end of the body can be configured to contact the enclosure, when the glider tool is in an installed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2021Date of Patent: January 16, 2024Assignee: Hoffman Enclosures, Inc.Inventors: Omar Alejandro Rodriquez Perez, Joseph D. Ricke, David Israel Roque Cabello, Selene Elizabeth Hernandez Ariguznaga
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Patent number: 11815114Abstract: An enclosure can have an enclosure body, the enclosure body can include an enclosure frame, and a first enclosure flange. The enclosure can have a center post having a first end and an opposite second end, the first end can include a first center post flange having a hole extending therethrough. The enclosure can include a gasket having a gasket hole therethrough, and a threaded fastener to threadingly engage the hole. The threaded fastener can be configured to rotate in a first direction while threadingly engaged with the hole, and the threaded fastener can contact the first enclosure flange to increase a distance between the first enclosure flange and the first center post flange in order to receive the gasket.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2022Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: Hoffman Enclosures Inc.Inventor: Joseph Ricke
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Patent number: 11788625Abstract: A hole seal is provided that can include a plate having a surface configured to face away from an enclosure wall of an enclosure, and a peripheral extension that is angled away from the surface. The hole seal can include a stud coupled to and extending away from the plate, a gasket, a retaining member configured to engage an enclosure wall of an enclosure opposite the gasket, and a fastener. The fastener is configured to threadingly engage the stud and be advanced along the stud to urge the retaining member against the enclosure wall, thereby urging a peripheral extension of the plate into the gasket, via compression of the gasket against an exterior surface of the enclosure wall.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Hoffman Enclosures, Inc.Inventor: Joseph D. Ricke
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Patent number: 11711911Abstract: A thermal management system for an enclosure containing electrical components includes a cooling unit for controlling temperature inside the enclosure and a controller for the cooling unit, the controller being configured so that it can receive a three-phase power input signal and distribute power and control connected components using the three-phase signal. The controller can protect the compressor in critical scenarios such as thermal overload and overcurrent. The controller can output various faults such as missing phase alarm, imbalance phase alarm, overcurrent alarm, thermal overload alarm, door open alarm, and temperature and pressure alarms. An auto phase sequence correction controls the phase relay, accepting 3 phase 480 VAC power input from facility power terminal, supplying 3 phase power to the compressor and motor impellers, 12V DC power to a display unit, and 24V DC power to a remote access control module.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2021Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignee: Hoffman Enclosures Inc.Inventors: Shawn A. Thao, Mark J. Sowada, Michael Rasmussen, Jason Dickmann, Victor Divine, William J. Hanson
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Patent number: D966199Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2021Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: Hoffman Enclosures Inc.Inventors: Alex Cheng-Chi Yang, Byron James Madden, Ryan Mac McClister
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Patent number: D1015279Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2022Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Hoffman Enclosures Inc.Inventors: Alex Cheng-Chi Yang, Byron James Madden, Ryan Mac McClister
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Patent number: D1015859Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Hoffman Enclosures, Inc.Inventor: Cesar Alejandro De Los Santos Campos