Free-standing In Final Configuration Patents (Class 312/265.4)
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Patent number: 7896177Abstract: A versatile support system, kit and methods of construction are disclosed. The support system comprises rail members, corner members and shelf brackets with each of the shelf brackets having an opening configured to selectively receive a fastener to couple a back portion of the shelf brackets to a surface of an outer portion of the rail members. The corner members have multiple arms selectively received and secured within an open inner region of a portion of each rail member. The versatile support system has improved load bearing capability and provides numerous load bearing structures with ease of construction.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2008Date of Patent: March 1, 2011Inventor: Dennis R. Toma
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Patent number: 7850390Abstract: A frame is comprised of plural frame members, each of which has plural projections and plural recesses in opposed relationship to the respective projections of the corresponding frame member. The frame is assembled by snapping selected ones of the frame members together so that the projections of a selected one or more of the frame members are urged into nesting engagement with the recesses of a selected other one or more of the frame members. Selected ones of the frame members are equipped with locking tabs to maintain the frame members in their assembled configuration and to counteract a force tending to disengage the projections from the respective recesses.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2006Date of Patent: December 14, 2010Assignee: Lennox Industries Inc.Inventor: Randall L. Lisbona
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Patent number: 7848085Abstract: A power distribution system is provided that includes an upper panel, a lower panel, a plurality of side panels, and a plurality of guide rails each having at least two insert slots formed therein that extend along a longitudinal axis of the guide rail. Each of the insert slots is configured to receive and fixedly hold an edge of the side panels. The upper panel and lower panel are each fixedly mounted to an opposite edge face of the guide rails thereby securing the side panels and guide rail between the upper panel and lower panel.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2008Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Inventor: Martin Gerber
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Patent number: 7628563Abstract: A unitary fitting for mating with and coupling a plurality of T-slot structures. The fitting comprises at least two sections to mate with the T-slot structures, with each of the sections having a first end, a second end, an outer surface circumferentially surrounding said T-slot structure, and an inner surface being capable of mating with one of said T-slot structures. the inner surfaces has at least one rail that extends inwardly into a recess of the T-slot structures. The fitting is formed of one piece construction.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2007Date of Patent: December 8, 2009Inventor: John M. Winkler
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Publication number: 20090236957Abstract: A rack system for electronic and/or electrical equipment including a frame, a front door mounted to the front of the frame, a back door or panel, two side panels mounted to the back and two sides of the frame, and a top panel mounted to the top of the frame. The doors can be single doors or dual doors. The frame includes a rectangular base frame constructed by four horizontal edge members, and a top frame having the same structure as the base frame, and four vertical members each extending between two associate corners of the base frame and the top frame, and joining the base frame and top frame together. The horizontal members and vertical members are contoured with step-like structures, so that the rack has a high stiffness and strength. The door includes a hinge and a latch attached to two vertical members The panels are provided with tabs and latches for securing the panels to the frame.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2009Publication date: September 24, 2009Inventors: Andrew Hudz, Peter Jeffery, Zia Shariff, Eino A. Aapro
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Patent number: 7494101Abstract: A hook-on type rail includes a main body, a front hooking member adjustably connected to a rear end of the main body, and a second hooking member adjustably connected to a front end of the main body. The first hooking member has two sideward projected hooks for firmly located in two insertion holes on a rear post of a sectional rack. The second hooking member includes two sideward projected lugs for fitly inserting into two insertion holes on a front post of the sectional rack to prevent the rail from moving up or down, and two vertically movable hooks bearing against one side of the two lugs for extending into and hooking on the same insertion holes to firmly hold the rail to the front post. Therefore, the rail may be stably hooked on the posts of the sectional rack for a drawer or the like to safely slide thereon.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2005Date of Patent: February 24, 2009Assignee: Protrend Co., LtdInventor: Henry Chen
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Patent number: 7478890Abstract: A rack system for electronic and/or electrical equipment including a frame, a front door mounted to the front of the frame, a back door or panel, two side panels mounted to the back and two sides of the frame, and a top panel mounted to the top of the frame. The doors can be single doors or dual doors. The frame includes a rectangular base frame constructed by four horizontal edge members, and a top frame having the same structure as the base frame, and four vertical members each extending between two associate corners of the base frame and the top frame, and joining the base frame and top frame together. The horizontal members and vertical members are contoured with step-like structures, so that the rack has a high stiffness and strength. The door includes a hinge and a latch attached to two vertical members. The panels are provided with tabs and latches for securing the panels to the frame.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2005Date of Patent: January 20, 2009Assignee: Sanmina-Sci CorporationInventors: Andrew Hudz, Peter Jeffery, Zia Shariff, Eino A. Aapro
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Publication number: 20080290772Abstract: The present invention relates to a split mounting type square column assembly for the exhibition equipment, comprising a square column, a embedded type supporting frame, and a connecting lock, wherein the said connecting lock may be removable located within the said embedded type supporting frame, and the said embedded type supporting frame may be removable located within the said square column. One outside surface of the said square column at least has a connecting groove, and has a quantity of positioning mounting holes in the area except for the situation of the said connecting groove.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2004Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: CHANGZHOU LINGTONG EXHIBITION PRODUCTS CO., LTD.Inventor: Daoguang Cheng
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Publication number: 20080218042Abstract: A kit for producing a frame superstructure for switchgear cabinets including a cupboard frame having four horizontal width struts, four horizontal depth struts and four vertical frame legs having a predetermined width, depth and height. A vertical frame includes two horizontal width struts and two vertical frame profiles which are insertable into in the cupboard frame and connectable to the depth struts thereof. Covering elements are connectable in the form of external and internal elements to two vertical frames which are spaced so that an independent base frame is formed. At least one cupboard door is pivotally fixable to the covering elements. This invention makes it possible to obtain a great number of embodiments with several simple elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2004Publication date: September 11, 2008Inventors: Marc Hartel, Ralf Dahmer
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Patent number: 7405357Abstract: The invention relates to a frame section (10) for a framework (1) of a rack, switchgear cabinet, or table system (30) and to a framework, switchgear cabinet, or table system comprising a frame section of this type.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2002Date of Patent: July 29, 2008Inventors: Sven Laurösch, Ralf Dahmer, Jörg Kreiling, Marc Hartel
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Patent number: 7364243Abstract: A cabinet having a frame, a plurality of posts and a plurality of connector assemblies. The connector assemblies adapted to connect the posts to the frame. The connector assembly is provided with a gusset fixed to the frame, and a clamp plate connected to the gusset and received in the post so as to be engageable with a portion of the post. The clamp plate being movable with respect to the gusset such that upon movement of the clamp plate toward the gusset the clamp plate clamps the post between the clamp plate and at least one of the gusset and the frame, and a clamp plate.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2005Date of Patent: April 29, 2008Inventors: Brendan Wyatt, Barry Kiernan
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Patent number: 7354120Abstract: A portable bar is provided, the bar comprises at least two frameworks, each of the frameworks has a front and back side and comprises a central frame with opposing ends and at least two side frames are situated on said opposing ends of the central frame and is perpendicular to the central frame, each of the side frames comprises at least one elongated foot member situated at a bottom end of the side frame; at least one supporting shelf for connecting the first and second framework; at least one shelf has an aperture for supporting a container, the shelves is situated on the back side of the framework; at least one counter attached to a top side of the framework and the supporting frames, at least a portion of the counter having an aperture for receiving a cooking apparatus; and at least one front panel situated on the front side of the framework.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2006Date of Patent: April 8, 2008Assignee: Original Ideas, Inc.Inventor: Robert DeMars
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Patent number: 7316461Abstract: A cabinet for supporting electronic equipment. The cabinet has a rigid internal assembly structure and a cladding kit. The internal assembly defines a cavity into which the electronic equipment can be fitted. The internal assembly structure has height, a plurality of posts, and at least two panels. Each of the panels has a plurality of recesses formed therein. At least one post includes mounting tabs positionable within the recesses formed within the panels for precisely locating the post with respect to the panels. The cladding kit has at least two post trims connected to the internal assembly structure and at least one panel connected to the post trims. Each of the post trims has a body member, a first connector and a second connector. The first connector and the second connector of the post trim cooperate to connect the post trim to the posts of the internal assembly structure.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2006Date of Patent: January 8, 2008Assignee: Viasystems Group, Inc.Inventors: Brendan Wyatt, Barry Kiernan
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Patent number: 7284672Abstract: A multi-stage fastening structure comprises an extension rod, a plurality of locking devices, and two fastening devices. A lateral retaining plate is formed at each end of the extension rod. A first flange and a second flange having different outer diameters from each other are formed on each of the locking devices. Each of the fastening devices comprises a sliding plate and a fastener. The sliding plate comprises: a locking part formed by bending the sliding plate; a trench formed on the sliding plate; a track mounted on each side of the trench; and a plurality of through holes formed on the sliding plate in front of the trench. The fastener comprises: a slideway on each side; an inward retaining plate on one edge of the fastener; a fingerboard on the other edge of the fastener; and a locking pawl formed on the bottom of the fastener near the fingerboard.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2005Date of Patent: October 23, 2007Assignee: Enlight CorporationInventor: Shiang-Shiang Tsai
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Patent number: 7273261Abstract: A portable bar is provided, the bar comprises a framework having a front and back side and comprises a central frame with opposing ends and at least two side frames situated on the opposing ends of the central frame and is perpendicular to the central frame, each of the side frames comprises at least one elongated foot member situated at a bottom end of the side frame; at least two side supporting frames, each frame is connected to the opposing ends of the central frame, the supporting frame comprising a central supporting frame and a side supporting frame, the side supporting frame comprises at least one elongated foot member situated at a bottom end of the side supporting frame; at least one supporting shelf and at least one shelf having an aperture for supporting a container, the shelves is situated on the back side of the framework; at least one counter attached to a top side of the framework and the supporting frames, at least a portion of the counter having an aperture for receiving a cooking apparatus;Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2006Date of Patent: September 25, 2007Assignee: Original Ideas, IncInventor: Robert DeMars
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Patent number: 7259326Abstract: Embodiments of variable structural members for a telecommunications equipment cabinet are presented herein. The variable structural members include an embedding surface configured to removably receive a structural insert to modify the characteristics of the equipment cabinet. A variety of removable structural inserts may be embedded in the embedding surface. The structural inserts may be arranged and rearranged to modify the structural characteristics of a cabinet such as at the time of manufacture and/or by a technician or user “in the field”.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2005Date of Patent: August 21, 2007Assignee: Telect Inc.Inventor: Tri H. Nguyen
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Patent number: 7255409Abstract: A sliding rail mounting structure is disclosed to connect a sliding rail to a vertical column inside a server rack by securing a magnetic locating member to the vertical column by magnetic attraction and then inserting the locating pin of a U-clip at one end of the sliding rail into a locating hole in the locating member and one horizontal through hole in the vertical column and then inserting two screws through respective horizontal through holes in the vertical column and threading the screws into respective threaded nuts of the U-clip.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2004Date of Patent: August 14, 2007Assignee: Tatung Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chan-Sheng Hu, Wen-Tzu Chen, Yi-Lung Chou
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Patent number: 7240975Abstract: A portable bar comprising: a framework having a front and back side and comprising a central frame with opposing ends and at least two side frames being situated on the opposing ends of the central frame and being perpendicular to the central frame, each of the side frames comprising at least one elongated foot member situated at a bottom end of the side frame; at least two side suppporting frames, each being connected to the opposing ends of the central frame, the supporting frame comprising a central supporting frame and a side supporting frame, the side supporting frame comprising at least one elongated foot member situated at a bottom end of the side supporting frame; at least one supporting shelf and at least one shelf having an aperture for supporting a container, said shelves being situated on the back side of the framework; at least one counter attached to a top side of the framework and the supporting frames; and at least one front panel situated on the front side of the framework.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2005Date of Patent: July 10, 2007Assignee: Original Ideas, IncInventor: Robert DeMars
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Patent number: 7101000Abstract: A portable bar is provided, the bar comprises a vertical panel having a front side, a back side and opposing ends; at least two vertical support panels, each support panel being connected to the opposing ends of the vertical panel; a counter being connected to and supported by the vertical panel and the vertical support panels; at least one horizontal shelf being situated on the back side of the vertical panel; an umbrella assembly comprising at least two umbrellas and two poles attached to the umbrellas, the assembly further comprising a connector for connecting the first and second umbrellas during an open position; and a cover attached to both umbrellas, the cover designed for advertising material.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2005Date of Patent: September 5, 2006Assignee: Original Ideas, Inc.Inventor: Robert DeMars
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Patent number: 7090315Abstract: An electrical cabinet and a frame therefor, wherein the frame comprises side members connected together by transverse members. Each transverse member is made from bars or tubes in a skeletal form with at least one recess in the side of the transverse member. The skeletal form of each transverse member makes it cheap to manufacture and can provide for large recesses, thereby facilitating cable access. The electrical cabinet comprises removable side panels and a door mounted on the frame. The frame can also provide mounting points for subracks of electrical or electronic components.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 1999Date of Patent: August 15, 2006Assignee: APW Electronics LimitedInventor: David Horne
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Patent number: 7086707Abstract: A cabinet for supporting electronic equipment. The cabinet has a rigid internal assembly structure and a cladding kit. The internal assembly defines a cavity into which the electronic equipment can be fitted. The internal assembly structure has height, a plurality of posts, and at least two panels. Each of the panels has a plurality of recesses formed therein. At least one post includes mounting tabs positionable within the recesses formed within the panels for precisely locating the post with respect to the panels. The cladding kit has at least two post trims connected to the internal assembly structure and at least one panel connected to the post trims. Each of the post trims has a body member, a first connector and a second connector. The first connector and the second connector of the post trim cooperate to connect the post trim to the posts of the internal assembly structure.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2003Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Assignee: Viasystems Group, Inc.Inventors: Brendan Wyatt, Barry Kiernan
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Patent number: 6951288Abstract: An earthquake resistant equipment rack that includes multiple methods for reinforcing the equipment rack to resist seismic forces. The side rails can include two inwardly projecting V portions extending the length of the rails to diffuse seismic forces by deflecting seismic forces vertically. The base and top are preferably formed from multiple components formed from sheet metal and having both over-lapping multiple thickness of sheet metal and multiple box structures. A cover is non-removably attached to the base. In one embodiment, the cover has a dog house shape with inclined roof like surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2001Date of Patent: October 4, 2005Assignee: L&P Property Management CompanyInventor: Kevin R. Henderson
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Patent number: 6945616Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: April 2, 2001Date of Patent: September 20, 2005Assignee: Emerson Network Power, Energy Systems, North America, Inc.Inventors: James W. Webster, Julius C. Lockhart
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Patent number: 6918640Abstract: A portable bar comprising: a framework having a front and back side and comprising a central frame with opposing ends and at least two side frames being situated on the opposing ends of the central frame and being perpendicular to the central frame, each of the side frames comprising at least one elongated foot member situated at a bottom end of the side frame; at least two side supporting frames, each being connected to the opposing ends of the central frame, the supporting frame comprising a central supporting frame and a side supporting frame, the side supporting frame comprising at least one elongated foot member situated at a bottom end of the side supporting frame; at least one supporting shelf and at least one shelf having an aperture for supporting a container, said shelves being situated on the back side of the framework; at least one counter attached to a top side of the framework and the supporting frames; and at least one front panel situated on the front side of the framework.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2004Date of Patent: July 19, 2005Assignee: Original IdeaInventor: Robert DeMars
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Patent number: 6913333Abstract: A switch cabinet with a rack that can be closed or is closed by at least one double-walled cabinet door, three side walls, a top wall and a bottom wall, where the side walls each has an internal wall and an external wall and are attached to the rack. With a special angling-off of the internal wall for the side walls and the back wall, a completely sealed and shielded internal space of the switch cabinet is produced, wherein the rigid attachment of the internal walls and the external walls is accomplished from outside the supported interior of the switch cabinet.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2002Date of Patent: July 5, 2005Assignee: Rittal GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Heiko Holighaus, Gerhard Müller, Samuel Klassen, Michael Diebel
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Patent number: 6883879Abstract: A display case assembly system includes several closed frame tubes, each closed frame tube including two closed frame tube longitudinal ends, at least one closed frame tube longitudinal end including a fastener receiving structure; several laterally breakable frame tubes, each breakable frame tube including a breakable frame tube mounting section having a fastener port; at least one fastener fitted through the fastener port in one of the mounting section and into one of the fastener receiving structures in one of the closed frame tube longitudinal ends, so that at least one breakable frame tube is fastened to one closed frame tube longitudinal end; a breakable frame tube cover section with snap engagement structures for snap engagement with the mounting section to form a composite tube concealing the at least one fastener; and a panel mounted and extending between the closed frame tube and the breakable frame tube.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2002Date of Patent: April 26, 2005Inventor: Jim S. Latchinian
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Patent number: 6833995Abstract: An enclosure is disclosed for housing multiple electronic devices. In one embodiment, the enclosure includes a chassis having a floor and opposing sidewalls. Discrete first and second midplanes, each having an opening formed therein, may be disposed in an interior portion of the chassis on opposite sides of a divider wall. The first and second midplanes may be configured to mate to at least one air displacement unit on a back surface of the associated midplane and to mate to at least one device sled on a front surface of the associated midplane. An opening is formed in each midplane adjacent the associated air displacement unit to permit air to pass through the opening.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2001Date of Patent: December 21, 2004Assignee: 3PARdata, Inc.Inventors: Eugene Yan Ki Hsue, Bruce T. Arasato
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Patent number: 6814417Abstract: A switchgear cabinet that has a frame stand with vertical frame profiles. According to this invention, a lateral casing is attached on at least one side of the frame stand to two vertical frame profiles that are assigned to the side. A mounting wall is arranged at a distance from the lateral casing while facing the interior of the switchgear cabinet. A cable installation space is formed between the mounting wall and the lateral casing, and the mounting wall is detachably fastened to the frame stand by retaining elements. This invention increases the number of possible ways of installing cables in a switchgear cabinet of this type. Thus, according to this invention the mounting wall is arranged between the vertical frame profiles of the side of the frame stand. An edge cable feedthrough is formed between at least one of the vertical sides of the mounting wall and the assigned vertical frame profile.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2002Date of Patent: November 9, 2004Assignee: Rittal GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Marc Hartel
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Patent number: 6808240Abstract: A frame structure for a switch cabinet includes at least four vertically extending rail profiles arranged in edges. At least one of the vertical rail profiles includes a cross section formed by a plurality of bent profile webs, the cross section of an envelope of at least one rail profile being configured to be rectangular. The at least one vertical rail profile is configured to be open, and at least one profile web extends longer than an edge length of the rectangle formed by the envelope and is double-walled.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2002Date of Patent: October 26, 2004Assignee: ISE Innomotive Systems Europe GmbHInventor: Heine Altena
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Patent number: 6796623Abstract: A frame element for the fame of a cabinet for an electrical panel is provided. The frame element includes first and second corner joints and first and second connection elements. The first and second corner joints are each formed as a monolithic body and have first and second arms protruding from a longitudinal elongated element of the monolithic body. The first and second corner joints further include third and fourth arms for connection to additional components of the frame. The third and fourth arms are arranged parallel to each other and lie substantially at right angles to the elongated clement and the first and second arms. The first connection element has an elongated body with opposite ends that are suitable for connection to first arms of the first and second corner joints. The second connection element has an elongated body with opposite ends that are suitable for connection to second arms of the first and second corner joints.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2002Date of Patent: September 28, 2004Assignee: ABB Service S.r.l.Inventors: Rodolfo Fontana, Cristian Cagliani
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Publication number: 20040183409Abstract: An enclosure for electrical equipment includes a plurality of vertical posts having vertical sides, and a plurality of brackets. Each bracket has first and second generally horizontal legs joined at a juncture. A connection between each bracket and the vertical side of a respective post includes a keyway on one of the post and juncture of the bracket and a key on the other of the post and juncture of the bracket received in the keyway. The first and second legs of the bracket project laterally outwardly from the post. The enclosure further includes at least one horizontal frame member having a first end attached to the first leg of the bracket on one of the posts and a second end attached to the second leg of the bracket on an adjacent post.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2003Publication date: September 23, 2004Applicant: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventor: Eric R. Rinderer
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Publication number: 20040159618Abstract: A rack system is disclosed for mounting various devices. The rack system comprises at least one front vertical support column and at least one rear vertical support column. A rail is deployed between the front vertical support column and the rear vertical support column. Additionally, a latching system is provided that enables secure engagement of the rail and easy removal of the rail.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2003Publication date: August 19, 2004Inventors: Minh H. Nguyen, Donald Caballero, Paul E. Westphall
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Patent number: 6773080Abstract: A bracket device for a track assembly. The bracket device includes a bracket member, a latch member and a retaining member. The bracket member includes a hook extended therefrom and adapted to connect with an assembling hole of a rack. The latch member includes a stop extended therefrom and movably received in a slot of the bracket member. The retaining member includes an engaging portion adapted to engage/disengage with/from an engaging portion of the latch member.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2002Date of Patent: August 10, 2004Assignee: King Slide Works, Co., Ltd.Inventors: Ken-Ching Chen, I-Ming Tseng, Chun-Chiang Wang
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Publication number: 20040075371Abstract: A display case assembly system includes several closed frame tubes, each closed frame tube including two closed frame tube longitudinal ends, at least one closed frame tube longitudinal end including a fastener receiving structure; several laterally breakable frame tubes, each breakable frame tube including a breakable frame tube mounting section having a fastener port; at least one fastener fitted through the fastener port in one of the mounting section and into one of the fastener receiving structures in one of the closed frame tube longitudinal ends, so that at least one breakable frame tube is fastened to one closed frame tube longitudinal end; a breakable frame tube cover section with snap engagement structures for snap engagement with the mounting section to form a composite tube concealing the at least one fastener; and a panel mounted and extending between the closed frame tube and the breakable frame tube.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2002Publication date: April 22, 2004Inventor: Jim S. Latchinian
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Patent number: 6712434Abstract: In a cabinet, particularly an equipment cabinet for electrical and electronic components and equipment having a particularly simple construction and ensuring an optimum accessibility to the installation area as well as a high security against unauthorized opening, not only the front door and a rear wall, but also the side walls are provided with hinges and can be articulated, as desired, either on the right or left. The hinge system has upper and lower hinge pins and two hinge pin receptacles in each corner connector of a frame. The two hinge pin receptacles are in each case formed in a shoulder of the corner connector.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2001Date of Patent: March 30, 2004Assignee: Knuerr AGInventors: Josef Knab, Werner Spateneder, Stefan Gramelsberger, Siegfried Schneiderbauer, Alexander Prinz
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Patent number: 6702125Abstract: A support frame for receiving external electrical devices, having a base frame on which two vertical supports are fastened, which are arranged parallel at a distance from each other and each of which has a first profiled leg. The first profiled legs face each other, project into the installation space formed by the supports and have at least one row of attachment receivers cut in a division pattern. In order to retrofit such a support frame for different fastening size systems, each one of the supports has at least one second profiled leg, which has a row of attachment receivers cut in the division pattern and which projects from the support facing away from the installation space. The division pattern of the first profiled leg is different from that of the second profiled leg. The supports are fastened on the base frame in two installation positions, which are rotated by 180° around the longitudinal axes of the supports.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2002Date of Patent: March 9, 2004Assignee: Rittal GmbH & Co. KGInventor: Marc Hartel
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Publication number: 20040036389Abstract: The main body of the present invention, an extruded aluminum computer case structure with connecting sheets, is composed of frame members extruded from one-piece aluminum. On each rectangular side of the frame members forms a convex-shaped end-to-end slot with symmetric extruded sliding rails on both walls and a concave base. A connecting plate with several bolt holes is inserted in the slot and moves freely on the sliding rails, which is interlocked with L-shaped connecting plate by bolts in order to assemble frame members into different combinations. Moreover, the free sliding style of the connecting sheets in the slot helps to enhance the extension of the entire framework, an open computer case structure is formed, which is the purpose hereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2003Publication date: February 26, 2004Inventor: Chiang-Hai Tsai
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Patent number: 6695421Abstract: A method for assembling a strongbox and for subsequently coating an equipped and connected framework with coating elements and at least one door. The coating is in the form of a bottom element and frame elements at the front end and/or the rear end of the framework and lateral elements and an upper element. The coating accommodates the framework depending on the type of protection required. According to this invention, the elements are interlinked by simple joining elements. It is also possible to juxtapose several partial boxes to provide an aggregate box.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2001Date of Patent: February 24, 2004Assignee: Otto Lampertz GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Hans-Jürgen Frase, Torsten Weller
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Publication number: 20040020873Abstract: An earthquake resistant equipment rack that includes multiple methods for reinforcing the equipment rack to resist seismic forces. The side rails can include two inwardly projecting V portions extending the length of the rails to diffuse seismic forces by deflecting seismic forces vertically. The base and top are preferably formed from multiple components formed from sheet metal and having both over-lapping multiple thickness of sheet metal and multiple box structures. A cover is non-removably attached to the base. In one embodiment, the cover has a dog house shape with inclined roof like surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2003Publication date: February 5, 2004Inventor: Kevin R. Henderson
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Patent number: 6681705Abstract: A support structure has a number of posts with flanges and slots formed in the flanges. The support structure also has a number of aprons with end tabs that are inserted into respective post flange slots. A gap defined by the apron end tabs and an edge of the apron creates an interference fit with a slot lip of the flange slot. The disclosed interlock of the aprons to the posts creates a stable support structure that has aesthetic value. The disclosed interlock further provides the capability of creating various support structures (e.g., shelving assemblies, workbenches, cabinets, storage assemblies).Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2002Date of Patent: January 27, 2004Assignee: Hirsh Industries Inc.Inventor: Brandon Robert Wetterberg
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Publication number: 20040007951Abstract: Switch cabinet with a rack that can be closed or is closed by means of at least one double-walled cabinet door, two side walls, a back wall and a top wall, where the side walls and the back wall in each case consist of an internal wall and an external wall and are attached to the rack and where a cover hood is placed on the top wall, said cover hood being hinged in the vicinity of the back wall, and can be made fast in the vicinity of the cabinet door in the closed position. By means of a special angling-off of the internal walls and external walls of the side walls and the back wall which are constructed as double walls, a simple and reliable attachment of the external walls is made possible.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2002Publication date: January 15, 2004Inventors: Heiko Holighaus, Michael Bach, Samuel Klassen
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Publication number: 20040007950Abstract: The invention relates to a switch cabinet with a rack that can be closed or is closed by at least one double-walled cabinet door, three side walls, a top wall and a bottom wall, where the side walls each consist of an internal wall and an external wall and are attached to the rack. By means of a special angling-off of the internal wall for the side walls and the back wall, a completely sealed and shielded internal space of the switch cabinet is produced, wherein the rigid attachment of the internal walls and the external walls is performed from outside the supported interior of the switch cabinet.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2002Publication date: January 15, 2004Inventors: Heiko Holighaus, Gerhard Muller, Samuel Klassen, Michael Diebel
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Patent number: 6676234Abstract: A panel for use in an air handling unit that conducts air along an enclosed path of travel. The panel includes a rectangular shaped frame made of a plastic material having a low thermal conductivity. The frame is closed by top and bottom cover plates having skirts that are contained in top and bottom channels that encircle the inside of the frame and thus establish an enclosed cavity within the panel. A curable polyurethane foam is injected into the cavity to fill the cavity. The foam sets to bond the covers to the frame and to provide a thermal barrier that impedes the flow of heat through the panel.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2001Date of Patent: January 13, 2004Assignee: Carrier CorporationInventors: Christian C. Herbeck, Michael W. Austin
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Patent number: 6666340Abstract: A rack rail assembly having an adjustable length that can be installed, without any tools or loose hardware, into a rack having mounting holes that are square or circular. It is also preferred that the rack rail assembly be reversible and able to support sliding and fixed deployment modes as well as cable mounting equipment. Accordingly, one preferred embodiment of the rack rail assembly comprises inner and outer rail members that are slidingly engaged. The rail members are adjustable lengthwise to be able to be used with various depth racks. The assembly further comprises a primary locking mechanism that locks the rails together at the desired length. The primary locking mechanism is further coupled to a biasing mechanism that allows the rails to be compressed for installation within a rack. Each end of the rail assembly has at least two pins that interface with mounting holes located in the rack. Preferably, the pins are capable of interfacing with circular or rectangular mounting holes.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2001Date of Patent: December 23, 2003Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.Inventors: Ray G. Basinger, John R. Grady
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Patent number: 6655533Abstract: A four-column rack including a first rack having a pair of upright columns connected by a first cross-member, a second rack having a pair of upright columns connected by a second cross-member. The first and second racks are connected by an adjustment member. The adjustment member has a first end attached to the first cross-member of the first rack and a second end attached to the second cross-member of the second rack.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2001Date of Patent: December 2, 2003Assignee: Hoffman Enclosures, Inc.Inventor: Anteneh Guebre-Tsadik
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Publication number: 20030213757Abstract: A slide includes a fixed portion comprising a rack-mounting ear capable of being attached to a rack and a first connecting ear and a telescoping portion slidably engaged with the fixed portion and comprising a second connecting ear capable of being joined with the first connecting ear. The telescoping portion is capable of being attached to a component enclosure. A method includes attaching a fixed portion of a slide to a rack, attaching a telescoping portion of the slide to a component enclosure, and slidably engaging the telescoping portion with the fixed portion. The method further includes moving the telescoping portion relative to the fixed portion in a first direction to retract the component enclosure into the rack and joining a connecting ear of the telescoping portion and a connecting ear of the fixed portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2002Publication date: November 20, 2003Inventor: Gary Rumney
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Publication number: 20030214205Abstract: A cabinet having a frame, a plurality of posts and a plurality of connector assemblies. The connector assemblies adapted to connect the posts to the frame. The connector assembly is provided with a gusset rigidly supported by the frame, and a clamp plate supported by the gusset and spaced a distance therefrom to form a channel between at least a portion of the gusset and the clamp plate. At least a portion of the post positioned within the channel and clamped between the gusset and the clamp plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2003Publication date: November 20, 2003Inventors: Brendan Wyatt, Barry Kiernan
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Patent number: 6640980Abstract: A switchgear cabinet including rectangular framework of frame members, wherein, in the region of the outside edge corners, free spaces are formed to accommodate angled edges of the double-wall covering members, which abut each other. If at least the angled edges of the exterior walls of the vertical covering member have two angled portions, the interior walls of the covering members with their inner surfaces in the outer planes, directly or via sealing members, fit onto abutment profile sides of the frame members of the framework and are connected in front of the angled end portions of the exterior walls.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2002Date of Patent: November 4, 2003Assignee: RITTAL RCS CommunicationInventors: Samuel Klassen, Heiko Holighaus
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Publication number: 20030189394Abstract: The invention relates to a switchgear cabinet that comprises a frame stand provided with having vertical frame profiles. According to the invention, a lateral casing is attached on at least one side of the frame stand to two vertical frame profiles that are assigned to the side. A mounting wall is arranged at a distance from the lateral casing while facing the interior of the switchgear cabinet. A cable installation space is formed between the mounting wall and the lateral casing, and the mounting wall is detachably fastened to the frame stand by means of retaining elements. The aim of the invention is to increase the number of possible ways of installing cables in a switchgear cabinet of this type.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2002Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventor: Marc Hartel
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Patent number: 6615998Abstract: Fittings for mounting on frame members of a switchgear cabinet framework, the frame members having a free space towards the outside corner edge of the framework, which free space forms a receiver, which is closed towards the interior of the framework, is open towards the outside corner edge and is mirror-inverted relative to the diagonal of the frame member. The fittings have a mounting plate the cross-section of which is adapted to the cross-section of the receiver and which plate is connectable to the end profile side of the frame member. The mounting plate preferably has a central mounting bore. The mounting plate, in the longitudinal direction of the frame member, has a pre-determined width, which is preferably symmetrical to the mounting bore.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2002Date of Patent: September 9, 2003Assignee: Rittal RCS CommunicationInventors: Samuel Klassen, Heiko Holighaus