# US 8,770,528 B2 · Bracket assembly for a rack

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- Number: US 8,770,528 B2
- Document ID: US8770528B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 13/734,091
- Filed: 2013-01-04
- Published: 2013-05-16
- Granted: 2014-07-08
- Earliest claimed: 2008-09-25
- Assignees: King Slide Works Co., Ltd.
- Applicants: King Slide Works Co., Ltd.
- Inventors: Ken-Ching Chen; Shun-Ho Yang; Chien-Li Huang; Chun-Chiang Wang
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8770528B2

## CPC

- A47B 96/06: Brackets or similar supporting means for cabinets, racks or shelves ({A47B96/022 takes precedence; } aspects of adjusting height or inclination A47B57/00 {; brackets for the display of articles A47F5/08})
- H05K 7/1489: {characterized by the mounting of blades therein, e.g. brackets, rails, trays (H05K7/1491 takes precedence)}
- A47B 88/43: at cabinet side
- H05K 7/1421: {Drawers for printed circuit boards}
- A47B: TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE (furniture jointing F16B)
- H05K: PRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS

## Abstract

A bracket assembly for a rack is provided. The rack has a plurality of holes. The bracket assembly includes a bracket having multiple bracket holes, a base securely connected to the bracket, and a fastening member pivotally connected to the bracket. The base includes multiple connection members corresponding to the bracket holes. The fastening member includes a resilient leg and a fastening arm. The fastening arm has at least one fastening portion. One of the connection members is inserted into one of the holes of the rack. The fastening portion of the fastening arm is hooked to the rack so as to connect the bracket to the rack.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A bracket assembly, comprising:
a bracket including a first plate and a second plate extending from an end of the first plate, the second plate having a plurality of bracket holes;
a plurality of connection members, at least one of the connection members corresponding to at least one of the bracket holes; and
a fastening member pivotally connected to the bracket, the fastening member including a resilient leg and a fastening arm, the resilient leg integrally coupled with the fastening arm and extending laterally from an inner surface thereof, the fastening arm having at least one fastening portion bending from the fastening arm, the fastening portion extending beyond the second plate, the resilient leg including a fixing end and a free end, the fixing end fixed to the fastening member, the free end leaning on the bracket.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The bracket assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bracket includes two lugs, the fastening member includes two spaced connection plates which have pivotal holes, and a pin extends through the lugs and the pivotal holes to connect the fastening member to the lugs.

### Claim 3 (depends on 2)

The bracket assembly as claimed in claim 2, wherein the first plate is formed with an opening disposed between the two lugs, the first plate includes a first side and a second side, and the resilient leg extends through the opening and the free end of the resilient leg leans on the second side.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

The bracket assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the bracket includes a stop plate and the free end of the resilient leg of the fastening member is adapted to lean on the stop plate.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

The bracket assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the fastening member includes a contact part and the bracket includes a stop plate which extends to a position corresponding to the contact part of the fastening member.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

The bracket assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first plate of the bracket includes a first side and a second side, and the free end of the resilient leg leans on the second side.

### Claim 7 (depends on 6)

The bracket assembly as claimed in claim 6, wherein the resilient leg is integrally formed with the fastening member.