Mounting system for electronic components
AssigneeGarmin Ltd.
InventorsJeffrey L. Beseth, Daniel J. Cool, Stephen M. Reid
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Abstract
A mounting system for electronic equipment is described which includes a mounting rack, a connector plate, and a retention device. The connector plate is hingedly mounted to a rear of the mounting rack and the connector plate is configured for the mounting of connectors that mate with the connectors of the electronic equipment. The retention device is configured to hold the connector plate against a rear of the mounting plate.
Claims14
A connector plate comprising a body portion comprising a channel formed therein and configured to engage a retention device, said body portion having a first end and a second end, said first end comprising one or more tabs extending therefrom, said second end comprising an extension extending therefrom, said retention device, said tabs, and said extension for removably attaching said connector plate to a mounting rack.
A connector plate comprising a body portion comprising a channel formed therein and configured to engage a spring clip, said body portion having a first end and a second end, said first end comprising one or more tabs extending therefrom, said second end comprising an extension extending therefrom, said spring clip, said tabs, and said extension for removably attaching said connector plate to a mounting rack.
A connector plate comprising a body portion comprising a channel formed therein and configured to engage a retention device, said body portion having a first end and a second end, said first end comprising one or more tabs extending therefrom, said second end comprising an extension extending therefrom, said retention device, said tabs, and said extension for removably attaching said connector plate to a mounting rack, wherein said retention device comprises a spring clip attached to said mounting rack, said spring clip snapably holding said connector plate against said mounting rack.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.