US20010042751A1 - Easily installable and removable electro-magnetic interference shielding faceplate - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates generally to faceplates for electrical equipment which provide electromagnetic shielding.
- Network routers are electrical devices which transmit data packets between nodes on a network.
- Network routers are typically constructed to have multiple bays wherein each bay is constructed to receive a network module which routes network traffic.
- Each network module can handle a certain amount of traffic and the multiple bay structure allows a network router to be populated with a variable number of network modules to handle a variable amount of traffic. Examples of network routers are Cisco router models 2600, 3620 and 3640.
- the faceplate must be conductive and must be electrically connected to the chassis of the network router to prevent electromagnetic interference (EMI) signals from escaping from the network router. Covering the opening also helps to maintain the proper air flow within the network router.
- EMI electromagnetic interference
- FIG. 1 illustrates a frontal view of an embodiment of a network router 10 with conventional faceplates 20 A-C.
- faceplate 20 A is discussed in detail, but the detail discussion of faceplate 20 A applies with equal weight to faceplates 20 B-C.
- Faceplate 20 A includes ears 22 A and 26 A which each include a hole (not shown) to accommodate screws 24 A and 28 A, respectively. Screws 24 A and 28 A are threaded into screw holes (not shown) formed in frame 12 of network router 10 in order to fasten faceplate 20 A to the router. Threaded screw holes 16 D and 18 D, associated with network bay opening 14 D, are shown and there are similar bay openings and associated screw holes underlying each of faceplates 20 A-C. Faceplate 20 A also includes EMI clips 30 which are fastened along the periphery of faceplate 20 A and make contact with the frame 12 . Faceplate 20 A also typically includes airflow holes (not shown) formed in the faceplate.
- Faceplate 20 A is generally formed using cold rolled steel, such as steel with an Aim Rockwell 30-T scale hardness level of 46-52 (hereinafter referred to as T-1), which is relatively inexpensive, heavy gauge, and easy to make and form.
- T-1 cold rolled steel
- production starts with cold rolled T-1 steel which is then stamped to form air holes and bent to form upper and lower edges of the faceplate. Screw holes are then punched and tapped to accommodate screws 24 A and 28 A.
- the steps described can be performed in the same stamping machine resulting in relatively low production costs.
- EMI clips 30 must be included to provide sufficient electrical contact with the frame 12 of router 10 in order to absorb the electrical noise signals generated within the router which must be prevented from leaving the router housing.
- the clips 30 are typically made from a Beryllium—Copper (Be—Cu) alloy which is relatively expensive. The addition of clips 30 also results in an additional assembly step.
- An embodiment of a faceplate for covering an opening in an equipment bay includes a metallic planar body having first and second, the first and second edges opposing one another, a first flange extending from the first edge of the planar body along the plane of the planar body and a bracing tongue formed on the first flange and configured to engage a first edge of the opening.
- the faceplate also includes a second flange extending from the second edge of the planar body along the plane of the planar body, a cantilever beam having distal and proximal portions, the proximal portion being in communication with the second flange wherein the cantilever beam extends outward from the plane of the planar body and has a bias position, and a latching mechanism formed on an end of the cantilever beam which is distal to the planar body, wherein the latching mechanism is configured to hold a second edge of the opening against the second flange.
- An embodiment of a method for producing a faceplate includes providing a sheet of conductive material and cutting the sheet to form first, second, third and fourth flanges. The method then calls for cutting the first flange to form a first strip of material and bending the first strip of material to form a bracing tongue. The method also includes cutting the second flange to form a second strip of material and bending the second strip of material to form a cantilever beam. The method then calls for bending the third flange by at least ninety degrees and bending the fourth flange by at least ninety degrees.
- FIG. 1 Another embodiment of a faceplate for covering an opening of an equipment bay, according to the present invention, includes conductive shielding means for covering the opening, bracing means for securing the shielding means against a first edge of the opening, and latching means for securing the shielding means against a second edge of the opening.
- FIG. 1 is a frontal view of a network router with conventional faceplates covering openings for network module bays.
- FIG. 2 is a frontal view of an embodiment of a faceplate according to the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a top view of the faceplate of FIG. 2.
- FIG. 4 is a side view of the faceplate of FIG. 2.
- FIG. 5A is a side view of another embodiment of a cantilever beam for the present faceplate.
- FIG. 5B is a backside perspective view of the cantilever beam of FIG. 5A.
- FIG. 6A is a partial frontal view of an embodiment of a faceplate according to the present invention having a bracing tongue which fits into a slot on an equipment frame.
- FIG. 6B is a top view of the faceplate of FIG. 6A.
- FIG. 2 a frontal view is shown of an embodiment of a faceplate 120 , according to the present invention, of an inexpensive EMI shielding faceplate that can be easily installed and removed using a tool.
- the faceplate 120 includes a cantilever beam 160 positioned along a first edge of the faceplate and a bracing tongue 150 along a second edge which opposes the first edge.
- EMI tongues 130 A-D which extend from flanges (not shown) along the other edges of the faceplate.
- FIG. 3 shows a top view of the faceplate 120 of FIG. 2.
- the bracing tongue 150 and cantilever beam 160 work in concert to secure the faceplate 120 in the opening, such as bay opening 14 D for a network module in the network router 10 of FIG. 1.
- the bracing tongue 150 braces against a second edge 304 of the bay opening 14 D of the network router frame 12 while the cantilever beam 160 wedges against a second opposing edge 302 of the bay opening.
- the bracing tongue 150 is formed by cutting a metal strip from flange 128 and bending the metal strip in a proximal region adjacent the flange 128 and also in a medial portion of the metal strip to form an L shape.
- bracing tongue 150 results in a bracing surface 152 which forms a gap between the elbow 152 and the flange 128 that is sufficient to accommodate the thickness of the second edge 304 of the bay opening.
- the bracing tongue can be configured to fit into a slot formed in the network router frame 12 of FIG. 1 which if further described below with respect to FIGS. 6A and 6B.
- the cantilever beam 160 is spring tensioned so that it flexes against the first edge 302 of the bay opening under the pressure of insertion of the faceplate into the bay opening.
- the cantilever beam is composed of another metal strip 164 that is cut from flange 126 of faceplate 120 and then bent into an elbow.
- the metal strip 164 is bent in a proximal region of metal strip 164 adjacent flange 126 and is bent at least once in a medial region.
- a ridge 162 is also formed at a distal end of metal strip 164 at a point which is determined by the thickness of the edge 302 of the bay opening.
- the metal strip 164 is bent such that the cantilever beam 160 has a biased position. Once the cantilever beam 160 clears the first edge 302 of the bay opening, the beam 160 then springs back to its biased position and engages the first edge 302 between the ridge 162 and flange 126 to securely wedge the faceplate 120 within the bay opening.
- EMI tongues 130 A and 130 B are formed in another flange 124 A of the faceplate 120 .
- the EMI tongue 130 A is composed of a strip of metal 132 A cut from flange 124 A and disposed within an opening 134 A.
- a proximal region of the strip of metal 132 A in communication with flange 124 A is bent such that, once the faceplate has been inserted into the bay opening, the EMI tongue 130 A is biased to press against an adjoining edge of the bay opening to make an electrical contact with the frame of the network router.
- EMI tongue 130 B is likewise formed from a strip of metal 132 B cut from flange 124 A and disposed within an opening 134 B.
- EMI tongues 130 C and 130 D are similarly formed in a flange on the opposing edge of the faceplate 120 and are not shown.
- FIG. 4 is a side view of the faceplate 120 of FIGS. 2 and 3 from the viewpoint of the side into which bracing tongue 150 is fabricated.
- Flanges 124 A and 124 B are each formed at approximately an 85 degree angle from the body 122 of the faceplate.
- the flanges 124 A and 124 B are bent proximally to the body 122 such that they fit within the bay opening without coming into contact with a chassis cover or other parts of the network router housing and assist in bracing the faceplate within the bay opening.
- the metal strips 132 B and 132 D of EMI tongues 130 B and 130 D, respectively, are cut from flanges 124 A and 124 B, respectively.
- the metal strips 132 B and 132 D are bent such that they are biased to a position which diverges from the flanges 124 A and 124 B so as to make electrical contact with the bay opening 14 D in FIG. 1.
- the metal strip 152 of bracing tongue 150 faces outward from the drawing of FIG. 4 and extends away from flange 128 , shown in FIG. 3, which is an extension of the main body 122 of faceplate 120 .
- the length of metal strip 152 must be selected to be short enough such that the bracing tongue 150 is sufficiently rigid to brace the faceplate.
- Cantilever beam 160 is facing inward to the drawing of FIG. 4.
- the length of metal strip 164 of cantilever beam 160 must be selected to be long enough such that the cantilever beam 160 has flexion.
- a height H in the range of 0.5 to 0.75 inches is sufficient with 0.5 inches providing better spring characteristics.
- the faceplate 120 is installed by engaging one edge 304 , shown in FIG. 3, of the bay opening 14 D of FIG. 1 between the bracing tongue 150 and flange 128 with flanges 124 A and 124 B inserted within the opening.
- the faceplate 120 is then pushed into the opening until cantilever beam 160 contacts the opposing edge 302 of bay opening 14 D deflecting the cantilever beam.
- the opposing edge 302 clears ridge 162 then the cantilever beam 160 will flex back towards its bias position engaging opposing edge 302 between the ridge 162 and flange 126 to secure the faceplate within opening 14 D.
- the faceplate 120 is secured within the opening 14 D, then at least a portion of EMI tongues 130 A-D will be in electrical contact with edges of the opening and, therefore, with the frame 20 of network router 10 .
- Removal is obtained by inserting a screwdriver next to the cantilever beam and prying the faceplate 120 out with the optional pry-hole 170 shown in FIG. 2.
- both installation and removal of faceplate 120 are simpler than insertion and removal of screws 24 A and 28 A required for the installation and removal of conventional faceplate 20 A of FIG. 1.
- FIGS. 5A and 5B illustrate another embodiment of a cantilever beam 560 for the faceplate 120 shown in FIGS. 2 - 4 .
- FIG. 5A is a side view illustrating the cantilever beam 560 in cooperation with an edge 302 of a bay opening such as opening 14 D of FIG. 1.
- FIG. 5B is a backside perspective view of cantilever beam 560 .
- a metal strip 564 is cut from flange 126 and bent to form the cantilever beam 560 .
- the metal strip 564 is also cut and bent so as to form latch mechanisms 562 A and 562 B on either side of the cantilever beam 560 .
- the latch mechanisms 562 A and 562 B are structured to engage the edge 302 of the bay opening.
- latch mechanisms 562 A and 562 B deflect the beam as they slide against edge 302 until the edge 302 clears notches 563 A and 563 B in latch mechanisms 562 A and 562 B, respectively, at which point beam 560 returns to its bias position and latches edge 302 between latch mechanisms 562 A and 562 B and flange 126 .
- Metal strip 564 is further cut to form a deflection tongue 566 on the cantilever beam 560 .
- a screwdriver is inserted along metal strip 564 such that the screwdriver contacts the deflection tongue causing the cantilever beam 560 to deflect away from edge 302 releasing the edge and allowing faceplate 120 to be pried out of opening 14 D using the screwdriver engaged against deflection tongue 566 .
- the faceplate 120 is constructed from a pre-coated thin-gauge metal that is highly conductive and resists oxidation, such as electrolytic pre-coat steel with an Aim Rockwell 30-T scale hardness level in the range of 62-68 (hereinafter referred to as T-5).
- the metal must have a thin gauge and tempering in the Aim Rockwell range of 62-68 to get the spring characteristics needed to accommodate the flexion and biased position of the cantilever beams 160 and 560 and the EMI tongues 130 A-D.
- a thickness of 0.0160 inches, approximately 0.4 millimeters, in metal with a Aim Rockwell 30-T scale hardness level in the range of 62-68 works well.
- metal with a gauge of about 0.039 inches, or approximately 1 millimeter, is necessary to provide adequate mechanical support for mounting.
- the metal must be highly conductive and resist oxidation so that EMI tongues 130 A-D make good electrical contact with the metal frame 12 of network router 10 of FIG. 1 and absorb the EMI generated within the bay opening, such as opening 14 D in FIG. 1, into which the faceplate 120 is inserted.
- T-5 pre-coat steel is less expensive than other types of springy metal, such as phosphor-bronze alloy, and it can be stamped and finished in a single processing procedure without the need for an additional plating step. Air holes can be stamped into the faceplate in the same processing procedure if needed.
- FIGS. 6A and 6B illustrate portions of another embodiment of a faceplate, according to the present invention, wherein a bracing tongue 650 is configured to fit within a slot 306 in the face of the equipment frame 12 of FIG. 1.
- FIG. 6A is a front view of the faceplate 620 having a bracing tongue 650 .
- the bracing tongue 650 is formed by a strip of metal extending from the main body 122 of the faceplate. The strip of metal is bent medially such that a distal portion 652 of the bracing tongue 650 can be inserted through a slot 306 on the face of the frame 12 to brace against an inner surface of the faceplate.
- FIG. 6B is a side view of the faceplate 620 .
- the bracing tongue 650 extends from the main body 122 of the faceplate 620 and is bent to pass between the sides 306 A and 306 B of the slot 306 in frame 12 .
- the distal portion 652 is thus inside the frame 12 and braces against the inner surface of the frame 12 to hold the faceplate 620 in place when a cantilever beam, such as those discussed above, is braced against another portion of the frame 12 .
- the production cost for the faceplate according to the present invention is approximately one quarter of that for the conventional faceplate. In addition, there are savings from the easier installation and removal of the present faceplate from network routers.
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A faceplate according to the present invention is shown for covering an opening in a metal electrical equipment frame, such as a network router, which is inexpensive to produce and easy to install and remove. The faceplate is constructed of conductive metal having sufficient temper to obtain spring characteristics from components of the faceplate. A bracing tongue is formed in a first flange on one edge of the faceplate and is structured to engage an edge of the opening in the equipment frame between the bracing tongue and the first flange. A cantilever beam is formed in a second flange on an opposing edge of the faceplate. The cantilever beam is constructed to flex from a bias position upon pressure due to contact against another edge of the opening in the equipment frame. The cantilever beam also includes a notch or ridge that is positioned such that the cantilever beam flexes back towards its bias position when the beam clears the edge of the opening and the notch or ridge engages the edge of the opening between the second flange and the notch or ridge in the cantilever beam. The faceplate includes EMI tongues formed in flanges along the periphery of the faceplate which are constructed to have a bias position which causes the EMI tongues to flex against the edges of the opening and make good electrical contact with a metal equipment frame. The metal is pre-plated so that the faceplate can be formed in a single fabrication process. The faceplate can be easily installed in the opening in the equipment frame and is easily removed using a tool.
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- The present invention relates generally to faceplates for electrical equipment which provide electromagnetic shielding.
- Network routers are electrical devices which transmit data packets between nodes on a network. Network routers are typically constructed to have multiple bays wherein each bay is constructed to receive a network module which routes network traffic. Each network module can handle a certain amount of traffic and the multiple bay structure allows a network router to be populated with a variable number of network modules to handle a variable amount of traffic. Examples of network routers are Cisco router models 2600, 3620 and 3640.
- When a bay in a network router is left empty, then the opening in the front panel of the router must be covered with a faceplate. The opening must be covered to protect technicians from electrical shock from the voltages present within the router. Safety requirements, such as those promulgated by Underwriter's Laboratories, also require that the faceplate be designed such that a tool is required to remove the faceplate to avoid manual contact with electrical voltages within the network router, which are typically in the range of 100-240 volts at 2 amps of current.
- In addition, the faceplate must be conductive and must be electrically connected to the chassis of the network router to prevent electromagnetic interference (EMI) signals from escaping from the network router. Covering the opening also helps to maintain the proper air flow within the network router.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a frontal view of an embodiment of a
network router 10 withconventional faceplates 20A-C. For simplicity, onlyfaceplate 20A is discussed in detail, but the detail discussion offaceplate 20A applies with equal weight tofaceplates 20B-C. - Faceplate20A includes
ears screws Screws frame 12 ofnetwork router 10 in order to fastenfaceplate 20A to the router. Threadedscrew holes faceplates 20A-C. Faceplate 20A also includesEMI clips 30 which are fastened along the periphery offaceplate 20A and make contact with theframe 12. Faceplate 20A also typically includes airflow holes (not shown) formed in the faceplate. - Faceplate20A is generally formed using cold rolled steel, such as steel with an Aim Rockwell 30-T scale hardness level of 46-52 (hereinafter referred to as T-1), which is relatively inexpensive, heavy gauge, and easy to make and form. To form the
conventional faceplate 20A, production starts with cold rolled T-1 steel which is then stamped to form air holes and bent to form upper and lower edges of the faceplate. Screw holes are then punched and tapped to accommodatescrews - However, when cold rolled steel is used,
EMI clips 30 must be included to provide sufficient electrical contact with theframe 12 ofrouter 10 in order to absorb the electrical noise signals generated within the router which must be prevented from leaving the router housing. Theclips 30 are typically made from a Beryllium—Copper (Be—Cu) alloy which is relatively expensive. The addition ofclips 30 also results in an additional assembly step. - The attachment of the assembled
faceplate 20A torouter 10 further requiresscrews router 10 requires removal of the screws which is time-consuming and represents an opportunity for the installing technician to lose the screws inside therouter 10 among high voltage power busses. - Accordingly, a need remains for a structure and method for covering an opening in an unused bay of a piece of electrical equipment which is inexpensive, convenient and which prevents EMI signals from escaping from the electrical equipment.
- An embodiment of a faceplate for covering an opening in an equipment bay, according to the present invention, includes a metallic planar body having first and second, the first and second edges opposing one another, a first flange extending from the first edge of the planar body along the plane of the planar body and a bracing tongue formed on the first flange and configured to engage a first edge of the opening. The faceplate also includes a second flange extending from the second edge of the planar body along the plane of the planar body, a cantilever beam having distal and proximal portions, the proximal portion being in communication with the second flange wherein the cantilever beam extends outward from the plane of the planar body and has a bias position, and a latching mechanism formed on an end of the cantilever beam which is distal to the planar body, wherein the latching mechanism is configured to hold a second edge of the opening against the second flange.
- An embodiment of a method for producing a faceplate, according to the present invention, includes providing a sheet of conductive material and cutting the sheet to form first, second, third and fourth flanges. The method then calls for cutting the first flange to form a first strip of material and bending the first strip of material to form a bracing tongue. The method also includes cutting the second flange to form a second strip of material and bending the second strip of material to form a cantilever beam. The method then calls for bending the third flange by at least ninety degrees and bending the fourth flange by at least ninety degrees.
- Another embodiment of a faceplate for covering an opening of an equipment bay, according to the present invention, includes conductive shielding means for covering the opening, bracing means for securing the shielding means against a first edge of the opening, and latching means for securing the shielding means against a second edge of the opening.
- The foregoing and other objects, features and advantages of the invention will become more readily apparent from the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment of the invention which proceeds with reference to the accompanying drawings.
- FIG. 1 is a frontal view of a network router with conventional faceplates covering openings for network module bays.
- FIG. 2 is a frontal view of an embodiment of a faceplate according to the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a top view of the faceplate of FIG. 2.
- FIG. 4 is a side view of the faceplate of FIG. 2.
- FIG. 5A is a side view of another embodiment of a cantilever beam for the present faceplate.
- FIG. 5B is a backside perspective view of the cantilever beam of FIG. 5A.
- FIG. 6A is a partial frontal view of an embodiment of a faceplate according to the present invention having a bracing tongue which fits into a slot on an equipment frame.
- FIG. 6B is a top view of the faceplate of FIG. 6A.
- Referring now to FIG. 2, a frontal view is shown of an embodiment of a
faceplate 120, according to the present invention, of an inexpensive EMI shielding faceplate that can be easily installed and removed using a tool. Thefaceplate 120 includes acantilever beam 160 positioned along a first edge of the faceplate and abracing tongue 150 along a second edge which opposes the first edge. At various other points along the periphery of the faceplate areEMI tongues 130A-D which extend from flanges (not shown) along the other edges of the faceplate. - FIG. 3 shows a top view of the
faceplate 120 of FIG. 2. Thebracing tongue 150 andcantilever beam 160 work in concert to secure thefaceplate 120 in the opening, such as bay opening 14D for a network module in thenetwork router 10 of FIG. 1. Thebracing tongue 150 braces against asecond edge 304 of the bay opening 14D of thenetwork router frame 12 while the cantilever beam 160 wedges against a secondopposing edge 302 of the bay opening. Thebracing tongue 150 is formed by cutting a metal strip fromflange 128 and bending the metal strip in a proximal region adjacent theflange 128 and also in a medial portion of the metal strip to form an L shape. The L shape ofbracing tongue 150 results in abracing surface 152 which forms a gap between theelbow 152 and theflange 128 that is sufficient to accommodate the thickness of thesecond edge 304 of the bay opening. Alternatively, the bracing tongue can be configured to fit into a slot formed in thenetwork router frame 12 of FIG. 1 which if further described below with respect to FIGS. 6A and 6B. - The
cantilever beam 160 is spring tensioned so that it flexes against thefirst edge 302 of the bay opening under the pressure of insertion of the faceplate into the bay opening. The cantilever beam is composed of anothermetal strip 164 that is cut fromflange 126 offaceplate 120 and then bent into an elbow. Themetal strip 164 is bent in a proximal region ofmetal strip 164adjacent flange 126 and is bent at least once in a medial region. Aridge 162 is also formed at a distal end ofmetal strip 164 at a point which is determined by the thickness of theedge 302 of the bay opening. Themetal strip 164 is bent such that thecantilever beam 160 has a biased position. Once thecantilever beam 160 clears thefirst edge 302 of the bay opening, thebeam 160 then springs back to its biased position and engages thefirst edge 302 between theridge 162 andflange 126 to securely wedge thefaceplate 120 within the bay opening. -
EMI tongues flange 124A of thefaceplate 120. TheEMI tongue 130A is composed of a strip ofmetal 132A cut fromflange 124A and disposed within anopening 134A. A proximal region of the strip ofmetal 132A in communication withflange 124A is bent such that, once the faceplate has been inserted into the bay opening, theEMI tongue 130A is biased to press against an adjoining edge of the bay opening to make an electrical contact with the frame of the network router.EMI tongue 130B is likewise formed from a strip ofmetal 132B cut fromflange 124A and disposed within anopening 134B.EMI tongues faceplate 120 and are not shown. - FIG. 4 is a side view of the
faceplate 120 of FIGS. 2 and 3 from the viewpoint of the side into which bracingtongue 150 is fabricated.Flanges body 122 of the faceplate. Theflanges body 122 such that they fit within the bay opening without coming into contact with a chassis cover or other parts of the network router housing and assist in bracing the faceplate within the bay opening. The metal strips 132B and 132D ofEMI tongues flanges flanges bay opening 14D in FIG. 1. - The
metal strip 152 of bracingtongue 150 faces outward from the drawing of FIG. 4 and extends away fromflange 128, shown in FIG. 3, which is an extension of themain body 122 offaceplate 120. The length ofmetal strip 152 must be selected to be short enough such that the bracingtongue 150 is sufficiently rigid to brace the faceplate. -
Cantilever beam 160 is facing inward to the drawing of FIG. 4. The length ofmetal strip 164 ofcantilever beam 160 must be selected to be long enough such that thecantilever beam 160 has flexion. A height H in the range of 0.5 to 0.75 inches is sufficient with 0.5 inches providing better spring characteristics. - The
faceplate 120 is installed by engaging oneedge 304, shown in FIG. 3, of thebay opening 14D of FIG. 1 between the bracingtongue 150 andflange 128 withflanges faceplate 120 is then pushed into the opening untilcantilever beam 160 contacts the opposingedge 302 ofbay opening 14D deflecting the cantilever beam. When the opposingedge 302 clearsridge 162 then thecantilever beam 160 will flex back towards its bias position engaging opposingedge 302 between theridge 162 andflange 126 to secure the faceplate withinopening 14D. When thefaceplate 120 is secured within theopening 14D, then at least a portion ofEMI tongues 130A-D will be in electrical contact with edges of the opening and, therefore, with the frame 20 ofnetwork router 10. - Removal is obtained by inserting a screwdriver next to the cantilever beam and prying the
faceplate 120 out with the optional pry-hole 170 shown in FIG. 2. As can be seen, both installation and removal offaceplate 120 are simpler than insertion and removal ofscrews conventional faceplate 20A of FIG. 1. - FIGS. 5A and 5B illustrate another embodiment of a
cantilever beam 560 for thefaceplate 120 shown in FIGS. 2-4. FIG. 5A is a side view illustrating thecantilever beam 560 in cooperation with anedge 302 of a bay opening such asopening 14D of FIG. 1. FIG. 5B is a backside perspective view ofcantilever beam 560. Ametal strip 564 is cut fromflange 126 and bent to form thecantilever beam 560. Themetal strip 564 is also cut and bent so as to formlatch mechanisms 562A and 562B on either side of thecantilever beam 560. - The
latch mechanisms 562A and 562B are structured to engage theedge 302 of the bay opening. Whenfaceplate 120 havingcantilever beam 560 is inserted into thebay opening 14D,latch mechanisms 562A and 562B deflect the beam as they slide againstedge 302 until theedge 302 clearsnotches 563A and 563B inlatch mechanisms 562A and 562B, respectively, at whichpoint beam 560 returns to its bias position and latchesedge 302 betweenlatch mechanisms 562A and 562B andflange 126. -
Metal strip 564 is further cut to form adeflection tongue 566 on thecantilever beam 560. To removefaceplate 120 havingcantilever beam 560, a screwdriver is inserted alongmetal strip 564 such that the screwdriver contacts the deflection tongue causing thecantilever beam 560 to deflect away fromedge 302 releasing the edge and allowingfaceplate 120 to be pried out ofopening 14D using the screwdriver engaged againstdeflection tongue 566. - The
faceplate 120 is constructed from a pre-coated thin-gauge metal that is highly conductive and resists oxidation, such as electrolytic pre-coat steel with an Aim Rockwell 30-T scale hardness level in the range of 62-68 (hereinafter referred to as T-5). The metal must have a thin gauge and tempering in the Aim Rockwell range of 62-68 to get the spring characteristics needed to accommodate the flexion and biased position of the cantilever beams 160 and 560 and theEMI tongues 130A-D. A thickness of 0.0160 inches, approximately 0.4 millimeters, in metal with a Aim Rockwell 30-T scale hardness level in the range of 62-68 works well. If electrical components are to be mounted on thefaceplate 120, then metal with a gauge of about 0.039 inches, or approximately 1 millimeter, is necessary to provide adequate mechanical support for mounting. The metal must be highly conductive and resist oxidation so thatEMI tongues 130A-D make good electrical contact with themetal frame 12 ofnetwork router 10 of FIG. 1 and absorb the EMI generated within the bay opening, such asopening 14D in FIG. 1, into which thefaceplate 120 is inserted. - T-5 pre-coat steel is less expensive than other types of springy metal, such as phosphor-bronze alloy, and it can be stamped and finished in a single processing procedure without the need for an additional plating step. Air holes can be stamped into the faceplate in the same processing procedure if needed.
- FIGS. 6A and 6B illustrate portions of another embodiment of a faceplate, according to the present invention, wherein a bracing
tongue 650 is configured to fit within aslot 306 in the face of theequipment frame 12 of FIG. 1. FIG. 6A is a front view of thefaceplate 620 having a bracingtongue 650. The bracingtongue 650 is formed by a strip of metal extending from themain body 122 of the faceplate. The strip of metal is bent medially such that adistal portion 652 of the bracingtongue 650 can be inserted through aslot 306 on the face of theframe 12 to brace against an inner surface of the faceplate. - FIG. 6B is a side view of the
faceplate 620. The bracingtongue 650 extends from themain body 122 of thefaceplate 620 and is bent to pass between thesides slot 306 inframe 12. Thedistal portion 652 is thus inside theframe 12 and braces against the inner surface of theframe 12 to hold thefaceplate 620 in place when a cantilever beam, such as those discussed above, is braced against another portion of theframe 12. - The production cost for the faceplate according to the present invention is approximately one quarter of that for the conventional faceplate. In addition, there are savings from the easier installation and removal of the present faceplate from network routers.
- Having described and illustrated the principles of the invention in a preferred embodiment thereof, it should be apparent that the invention can be modified in arrangement and detail without departing from such principles. For instance, though the present invention is described in the context of a network router, the structure and method of the present invention is applicable in the context of a metal equipment housing having openings that need to be covered to avoid EMI. We claim all modifications and variations coming within the spirit and scope of the following claims.
Claims (32)
1. A faceplate for covering an opening in an equipment bay, the faceplate comprising:
a metallic planar body having first and second, the first and second edges opposing one another;
a first flange extending from the first edge of the planar body along the plane of the planar body;
a bracing tongue formed on the first flange and configured to engage a first edge of the opening;
a second flange extending from the second edge of the planar body along the plane of the planar body;
a cantilever beam having distal and proximal portions, the proximal portion being in communication with the second flange wherein the cantilever beam extends outward from the plane of the planar body and has a bias position; and
a latching mechanism formed on an end of the cantilever beam which is distal to the planar body, wherein the latching mechanism is configured to hold a second edge of the opening against the second flange.
2. The faceplate of further comprising:
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a third flange formed along a third edge of the planar body, the third flange having a plane angled toward the cent of the planar body; and
a plurality of EMI tongues formed in the third flange, each one of the plurality of EMI tongues extending outward from the plane of the third flange.
3. The faceplate of , wherein the latching mechanism further comprises a ridge disposed in the distal portion of the cantilever beam.
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4. The faceplate of , wherein the bracing tongue further comprises a strip of material cut from the first flange and bent into an L shape, wherein a proximal region of the L shape extends from the first flange and a distal region of the L shape is parallel to the first flange.
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5. The faceplate of , wherein the bracing tongue is further configured to engage a slot in a frame of the equipment bay adjacent the opening.
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6. The faceplate of , wherein the faceplate is constructed using pre-plated metal having an Aim Rockwell 30-T scale hardness level in the range of 62 to 68.
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7. The faceplate of , wherein the bracing tongue further comprises a strip of material cut from the first flange and bent into an L shape, wherein a proximal leg of the L shape is in communication with the first flange and a distal leg of the L shape is parallel to the first flange.
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8. The faceplate of , wherein the latching mechanism further comprises a ridge disposed in the distal portion of the cantilever beam.
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9. The faceplate of , wherein the latching mechanism further comprises a latch disposed along the distal portion of the cantilever beam, the latch having an edge surface which is substantially parallel to the plane of the second flange and positioned away from the second flange by a distance that is not less than a predetermined thickness of an edge of the opening in the equipment bay.
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10. The faceplate of , wherein the faceplate is constructed using pre-plated metal having an Aim Rockwell 30-T scale hardness level in the range of 62 to 68.
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11. The faceplate of , wherein the latching mechanism further comprises a latch disposed along the distal portion of the cantilever beam, the latch having an edge surface which is substantially parallel to the plane of the second flange and positioned away from the second flange by a distance that is not less than a predetermined thickness of an edge of the opening in the equipment bay.
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12. The faceplate of , wherein the bracing tongue further comprises a strip of material cut from the first flange and bent into an L shape, wherein a proximal leg of the L shape is in communication with the first flange and a distal leg of the L shape is parallel to the first flange.
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13. The faceplate of , wherein the bracing tongue is further configured to engage a slot in a frame of the equipment bay adjacent the opening.
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14. A method for producing a faceplate, the method comprising the steps:
providing a sheet of conductive material;
cutting the sheet to form first, second, third and fourth flanges;
cutting the first flange to form a first strip of material;
bending the first strip of material to form a bracing tongue;
cutting the second flange to form a second strip of material;
bending the second strip of material to form a cantilever beam;
bending the third flange by at least ninety degrees; and
bending the fourth flange by at least ninety degrees.
15. The method of , further including:
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cutting the third flange to form a third strip of material; and
bending the third strip of material outward from the third flange to form a first EMI tongue.
16. The method of , further including:
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cutting the fourth flange to form a fourth strip of material; and
bending the fourth strip of material outward from the fourth flange to form a second EMI tongue.
17. The method of , wherein the step of bending the second strip of material to form a cantilever beam further includes:
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indenting a distal portion of the second strip of material to form a ridge; and
bending the second strip of material in a medial portion; and
bending the second strip of material in a proximal portion.
18. The method of , further including:
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cutting the third flange to form a third strip of material; and
bending the third strip of material outward from the third flange to form a first EMI tongue.
19. The method of , wherein the step of bending the first strip of material to form a bracing tongue includes:
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bending the first strip of material in a median portion of the first strip at a predetermined distance from a proximal portion of the first strip; and
bending the first strip of material in the proximal portion of the first strip.
20. The method of , wherein:
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the step of cutting the second flange to form a second strip of material includes:
cutting the second flange second flange such that the second strip of material includes a notched flange along a distal portion of the second strip of material, and
bending the notched flange to form a latching mechanism; and
the step of bending the second strip of material to form a cantilever beam further includes:
bending the second strip of material in a medial portion of the second strip, and
bending the second strip of material in a proximal portion of the second strip.
21. The method of , further including:
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cutting the third flange to form a third strip of material; and
bending the third strip of material outward from the third flange to form a first EMI tongue.
22. The method of , wherein the step of bending the first strip of material to form a bracing tongue includes:
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bending the first strip of material in a median portion of the first strip at a predetermined distance from a proximal portion of the first strip; and
bending the first strip of material in the proximal portion of the first strip.
23. The method of , wherein the step of bending the first strip of material to form a bracing tongue includes:
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bending the first strip of material in a median portion of the first strip at a predetermined distance from a proximal portion of the first strip; and
bending the first strip of material in the proximal portion of the first strip.
24. The method of , further including:
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cutting the third flange to form a third strip of material; and
bending the third strip of material outward from the third flange to form a first EMI tongue.
25. The faceplate produced by the method of .
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26. The faceplate produced by the method of .
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27. The faceplate produced by the method of .
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28. The faceplate produced by the method of .
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29. The faceplate produced by the method of .
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30. A faceplate for covering an opening of an equipment bay, the faceplate comprising:
conductive shielding means for covering the opening;
bracing means for securing the shielding means against a first edge of the opening; and
latching means for securing the shielding means against a second edge of the opening.
31. The faceplate of , further comprising electrical contacting means for electrically coupling the shielding means to a frame of the equipment bay.
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32. The faceplate of , wherein the latching means further comprises:
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a first flange portion of the conductive shielding means;
flexing means coupled to the shielding means adjacent the first flange portion; and
a protuberance on the flexing means for securing an edge of the frame of the equipment bay between the protuberance and the first flange.
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