Retrofit card file adapter assembly
AssigneeAG Communication Systems Corporation
InventorsRichard A. Walton, Zbigniew Kabat, George Lenzi, Herbert A. Didio
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Abstract
A card file adapter assembly for mounting a plurality printed wiring cards of a smaller size than are normally permitted on an associated electronic equipment mounting rack. The adapter is so constructed in size as to be able to be slid directly into existing mounting hardware of an older type providing mounting space for printed wiring cards of a more reduced size.
Claims10
An adapter for use with an electronic equipment mounting rack equipped with support means to support a plurality of printed wiring cards of a first size, said adapter supporting a plurality of printed wiring cards of a second size, said adapter comprising:
- first and second side plates positioned vertically and parallel with each other;
- each of said plates including a top, bottom, front and back;
- first, second, third and fourth extrusions each joining said first plate to said second plate;
- said first extrusion positioned adjacent the top and the front of said first and second side plates;
- said second extrusion positioned adjacent the bottom and the front of said first and second side plates;
- said third extrusion positioned adjacent the top and the back of said first and second side plates;
- said fourth extrusion positioned adjacent the bottom and the rear of said first and second side plates;
- a backplane assembly extending from said first to said second side plate and adjacent to the rear of said side plates;
- said backplane secured to said third and fourth extrusions;
- a pair of printed wiring card support brackets each extending from said first to said second side plates in parallel to each other;
- said adapter dimensioned so as to be supported on said equipment rack by said support means.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.