Abstract: An electronic equipment enclosure for outdoor deployment includes a housing defining an interior and having an intake port, an exhaust port, an airflow path extending from the intake port to the exhaust port, and an equipment bay for receiving the electronic equipment. The equipment bay is positioned in the airflow path. The equipment enclosure further includes an intake fan for creating positive pressure within the interior of the housing and a pressure-activated damper having an open position for allowing air to exit the enclosure through the exhaust port in response to positive pressure within the interior of the housing and a closed position for preventing external air and/or water from entering the enclosure through the exhaust port when the intake fan is not operating. Other example equipment enclosures and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: An electronic equipment enclosure for outdoor deployment includes a housing defining an interior and having an intake port, an exhaust port, an airflow path extending from the intake port to the exhaust port, and an equipment bay for receiving the electronic equipment. The equipment bay is positioned in the airflow path. The equipment enclosure further includes an intake fan for creating positive pressure within the interior of the housing and a pressure-activated damper having an open position for allowing air to exit the enclosure through the exhaust port in response to positive pressure within the interior of the housing and a closed position for preventing external air and/or water from entering the enclosure through the exhaust port when the intake fan is not operating. Other example equipment enclosures and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: An electronic equipment enclosure for outdoor deployment includes a housing defining an interior and having an intake port, an exhaust port, an airflow path extending from the intake port to the exhaust port, and an equipment bay for receiving the electronic equipment. The equipment bay is positioned in the airflow path. The equipment enclosure further includes an intake fan for creating positive pressure within the interior of the housing and a pressure-activated damper having an open position for allowing air to exit the enclosure through the exhaust port in response to positive pressure within the interior of the housing and a closed position for preventing external air and/or water from entering the enclosure through the exhaust port when the intake fan is not operating. Other example equipment enclosures and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A modular enclosure system for electronic equipment is disclosed as is a process for assembling such a system. The basic element of the system is a frame unit which forms a chamber of the electronic equipment. Each frame unit has front, rear and side openings. Around each opening is a flange and a push-on bulb seal. A generally rectangular cross-sectioned seal is adhered to corner posts of the frame unit. Doors are mounted to the frame unit to seal the front and rear openings by compressing respective bulb seals. Side panels are mounted to the frame unit to cover side openings of a single or multi-frame unit system and the side panel compress both types of seals mentioned above. Bridge panels connect adjoining, alinged frame units and compress the rectangular seals and also result in bulb seals mounted around adjoining side openings of adjoining frame units to compress each other. Battery housings, covers and skids are also connected to aligned frame units as is a single cap panel.

Abstract: A backup DC vent system for an equipment enclosure is disclosed. The system includes an air intake system which allows air to pass from the ambient environment through a battery compartment of the enclosure, through the floor and into the interior of the enclosure where components to be cooled are mounted. Internal air distribution is accomplished by an air distribution duct system. An air exhaust system is attached to a side of the enclosure and includes a door panel to selectively allow heated air flow from the enclosure interior, a fan mounted to a fan box which is mounted to the enclosure for sucking the air through the enclosure, and a cover to prevent wind driven rain water from impinging upon the fan or the interior of the enclosure.

Abstract: A backup DC vent system for an equipment enclosure is disclosed. The system includes an air intake system which allows air to pass from the ambient environment through a battery compartment of the enclosure, through the floor and into the interior of the enclosure where components to be cooled are mounted. Internal air distribution is accomplished by an air distribution duct system. An air exhaust system is attached to a side of the enclosure and includes a door panel to selectively allow heated air flow from the enclosure interior, a fan mounted to a fan box which is mounted to the enclosure for sucking the air through the enclosure, and a cover to prevent wind driven rain water from impinging upon the fan or the interior of the enclosure.

Abstract: A modular enclosure system for electronic equipment is disclosed as is a process for assembling such a system. The basic element of the system is a frame unit which forms a chamber for the electronic equipment. Each frame unit has front, rear and side openings. Around each opening is a flange and a push-on bulb seal. A generally rectangular cross-sectioned seal is adhered to comer posts of the frame unit. Doors are mounted to the frame unit to seal the front and rear openings by compressing respective bulb seals. Side panels are mounted to the frame unit to cover side openings of a single or multi-frame unit system and the side panels compress both types of seals mentioned above. Bridge panels connect adjoining, aligned frame units and compress the rectangular seals and also result in bulb seals mounted around adjoining side openings of adjoining frame units to compress each other. Battery housings, covers and skids are also connected to aligned frame units as is a single cap panel.

Abstract: Apparatus for housing outside plant equipment in order to protect the equipment from the possibly harmful effects of weather and an external environment comprises a universal enclosure encompassing the outside plant equipment and having an interior and an exterior. An opening is disposed on the universal enclosure of a size sufficient to afford access to a predetermined portion of the equipment. The predetermined portion of the equipment is mounted adjacent the opening and in the interior of the universal enclosure, and is mounted in a disposition about the opening so as to be accessible only from the exterior of the universal enclosure. In this manner, one desiring to access the equipment may do so only from the exterior of the universal enclosure and will not be required or permitted to enter the interior thereof.