Network Cabinet

Information

  • Patent Application
  • 20070210683
  • Publication Number
    20070210683
  • Date Filed
    March 07, 2007
    17 years ago
  • Date Published
    September 13, 2007
    17 years ago
Abstract
An apparatus for mounting electronic equipment is provided having a base frame and an equipment rail mounted to the base frame by a threaded member, which provides an electrical bond between the base frame and the equipment rail.
Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Certain embodiments of the present invention are illustrated by the accompanying figures. It should be understood that the figures are not necessarily to scale and that details that are not necessary for an understanding of the invention or that render other details difficult to perceive may be omitted. It should be understood, of course, that the invention is not necessarily limited to the particular embodiments illustrated herein.



FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of the network cabinet of the present invention;



FIG. 2A is a front perspective view of the base frame of the network cabinet of the present invention;



FIG. 2B is an enlarged partial exploded view of the front door mount and base frame shown in FIG. 2A;



FIG. 2C is an enlarged partial exploded view of the adjustable equipment rail and base frame shown in FIG. 2A;



FIG. 2D is a top view of the base member of the network cabinet of the present invention;



FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 3-3 in FIG. 2A;



FIG. 4A is a bottom perspective view of the base frame of FIG. 2A and top cover of the network cabinet of the present invention;



FIG. 4B is an enlarged partial view of the base frame and top cover shown in FIG. 4A;



FIG. 5A is a top view of the top cover of the network cabinet of the present invention;



FIG. 5B is an enlarged partial view of a cable entry knockout shown in FIG. 5A;



FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 6-6 in FIG. 2A;



FIG. 7A is an exploded perspective view of the base frame, top cover, and side panels of the network cabinet of the present invention;



FIG. 7B is an enlarged partial exploded view of the base frame and side panel brackets shown in FIG. 7A;



FIG. 8A is a perspective view of the base frame, top cover, and side panels of the network cabinet of the present invention, with one side panel partially installed;



FIG. 8B is an enlarged partial view of the base frame, top cover, and side panel shown in FIG. 8A;



FIG. 8C is an enlarged partial view of the top cover and grounding clip shown in FIG. 8B;



FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 9-9 in FIG. 8A;



FIG. 10A is a back perspective view of the network cabinet of the present invention;



FIG. 10B is an enlarged partial view of the door handle shown in FIG. 10A;



FIG. 10C is an enlarged partial view of the back of the door handle shown in FIG. 10B;



FIG. 10D is a back perspective view of the back doors of the network cabinet of the present invention with an alternative latch mechanism;



FIG. 10E is an enlarged partial view of the alternative latch mechanism shown in FIG. 10D in the open position;



FIG. 10F is an enlarged partial view of the alternative latch mechanism shown in FIG. 10D in the closed position;



FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 11-11 in FIG. 10A;



FIG. 12A is a front perspective view of the network cabinet of the present invention, with the front door partially open;



FIG. 12B is an enlarged partial view of a safety hinge of the front door shown in FIG. 12A;



FIG. 12C is a back view of the safety hinge in FIG. 12B;



FIG. 12D is an enlarged partial view of a second safety hinge of the front door shown in FIG. 12A;



FIG. 12E is an enlarged partial view of a front door lifting mechanism of the front door shown in FIG. 12A;



FIG. 12F is a back perspective view of the front door of the network cabinet shown in FIG. 12A with an alternative latch mechanism;



FIG. 12G is an enlarged partial view of the alternative latch mechanism of the front door shown in FIG. 12F;



FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 13-13 in FIG. 12A;



FIG. 14A is a front perspective view of the base frame of the network cabinet of the current invention with caster assemblies, cable management units, and slack management spools attached;



FIG. 14B is an exploded, enlarged partial view of a caster assembly shown in FIG. 14A;



FIG. 15A is a back perspective view of a right hand cable management unit;



FIG. 15B is a back perspective view of a left hand cable management unit;



FIG. 16A is an exploded partial enlarged view showing the attachment of a right hand cable management unit to the base frame of the network cabinet of the present invention;



FIG. 16B is an exploded partial enlarged view showing the attachment of a left hand cable management unit to the base frame of the network cabinet of the present invention;



FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 17-17 in FIG. 15B;



FIG. 18A is an exploded partial enlarged view showing the attachment of a slack management spool to the base frame of the network cabinet of the present invention;



FIG. 18B is a side view of the slack management spool shown in FIG. 18A;



FIG. 19 is a front perspective view of two network cabinets ganged together;



FIG. 20 is a front perspective view of the network cabinets in FIG. 19, with the front doors open; and



FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional view taken along line 21-21 in FIG. 20.


Claims
  • 1. An apparatus for mounting electronic equipment, comprising: a base frame; andan equipment rail mounted to the base frame by a threaded member:wherein the threaded member provides an electrical bond between the base frame and the equipment rail.
  • 2. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a washer positioned between the equipment rail and the threaded member such that the washer engages a masked portion of the equipment rail.
  • 3. The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a washer positioned between the equipment rail and the threaded member, wherein the washer comprises a plurality of teeth that engage the equipment rail.
  • 4. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the threaded member comprises a plurality of teeth that engage the equipment rail.
  • 5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the threaded member engages a masked portion of the equipment rail.
  • 6. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein a nut is threaded onto the threaded member to secure the equipment rail to the base frame.
  • 7. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the nut is a jam-nut.
  • 8. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the nut engages a masked portion of the base frame.
  • 9. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the nut comprises a plurality of teeth that engage the base frame.
  • 10. The apparatus of claim 6, further comprising a washer positioned between the nut and the base frame such that the washer engages a masked portion of the base frame.
  • 11. The apparatus of claim 6, further comprising a washer positioned between the nut and the base frame, wherein the washer comprises a plurality of teeth that engage the base frame.
  • 12. A method of mounting an equipment rail to a base frame, comprising the steps of: positioning the equipment rail adjacent a front to back support beam of the base frame;inserting a threaded member through a hole formed in the equipment rail and through an opening formed in the support beam:threading a nut onto the threaded member; andproviding an electrical bond between the equipment rail and the front to back support beam through the threaded member and the nut.
  • 13. The method of claim 12, wherein the opening formed in the support beam is an elongated slot formed longitudinally along the support beam.
  • 14. The method of claim 12, wherein the step of providing an electrical bond comprises positioning the threaded member to engage a masked portion of the equipment rail.
  • 15. The method of claim 12, wherein the step of providing an electrical bond comprises positioning the threaded member such that a plurality of teeth formed on the threaded member engage the equipment rail.
  • 16. The method of claim 12, wherein the step of providing an electrical bond comprises positioning a washer between the threaded member and the equipment rail such that the washer engages a masked portion of the equipment rail.
  • 17. The method of claim 12, wherein the step of providing an electrical bond comprises positioning a washer between the threaded member and the equipment rail such that a plurality of teeth formed on the washer engage the equipment rail.
  • 18. The method of claim 12, wherein the nut is a jam-nut.
  • 19. The method of claim 12, wherein the step of providing an electrical bond comprises positioning the nut to engage a masked portion of the support beam.
  • 20. The method of claim 12, wherein the step of providing an electrical bond comprises positioning the nut such that a plurality of teeth formed on the nut engage the support beam.
  • 21. The method of claim 12, wherein the step of providing an electrical bond comprises positioning a washer between the nut and the support beam such that the nut engages a masked portion of the support beam.
  • 22. The method of claim 12, wherein the step of providing an electrical bond comprises positioning a washer between the net and the support beam such that a plurality of teeth formed on the nut engage the support beam.
Provisional Applications (1)
Number Date Country
60781923 Mar 2006 US
Continuations (5)
Number Date Country
Parent 11623839 Jan 2007 US
Child 11683052 US
Parent 11623358 Jan 2007 US
Child 11623839 US
Parent 11559708 Nov 2006 US
Child 11623358 US
Parent 11538884 Oct 2006 US
Child 11559708 US
Parent 11467956 Aug 2006 US
Child 11538884 US