US20050178680A1 - Modular equipment case - Google Patents
Modular equipment case Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- US20050178680A1 US20050178680A1 US10/782,409 US78240904A US2005178680A1 US 20050178680 A1 US20050178680 A1 US 20050178680A1 US 78240904 A US78240904 A US 78240904A US 2005178680 A1 US2005178680 A1 US 2005178680A1
- Authority
- US
- United States
- Prior art keywords
- case
- mounted equipment
- rack mounted
- lid
- equipment case
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Abandoned
Links
- 238000012423 maintenance Methods 0.000 abstract description 7
- 230000007613 environmental effect Effects 0.000 abstract description 4
- 230000035939 shock Effects 0.000 description 4
- 229910052782 aluminium Inorganic materials 0.000 description 2
- XAGFODPZIPBFFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N aluminium Chemical compound [Al] XAGFODPZIPBFFR-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
- 238000001125 extrusion Methods 0.000 description 2
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 description 2
- 230000001681 protective effect Effects 0.000 description 2
- 239000002131 composite material Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000010276 construction Methods 0.000 description 1
- 229910000078 germane Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 238000007689 inspection Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000004519 manufacturing process Methods 0.000 description 1
- 229910052751 metal Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 239000002184 metal Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 description 1
- 229920003023 plastic Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 239000004033 plastic Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000007789 sealing Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000009423 ventilation Methods 0.000 description 1
Images
Classifications
-
- H—ELECTRICITY
- H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
- H05K—PRINTED CIRCUITS; CASINGS OR CONSTRUCTIONAL DETAILS OF ELECTRIC APPARATUS; MANUFACTURE OF ASSEMBLAGES OF ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
- H05K5/00—Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
- H05K5/0021—Side-by-side or stacked arrangements
Definitions
- the invention disclosed here relates to rack mounted equipment cases.
- Rack mounted equipment case used for accommodating rack-mount electronics, which is made to standard or other sizes—typically 19 inch (approx 46 cm) but clearly the cases can be designed for any size.
- Rack mounted equipment cases are typically made from aluminum but may be made from other materials. They usually have a body tube that has a rectangular cross section closed at each end by removable covers. This shape makes them amenable to stacking in racks or stacking one on top of another. While these cases have many applications and uses, it is not uncommon to use them as transportable, protective housings for electronic components in harsh environmental conditions where the components are subjected to strong mechanical shocks, vibration or inclement weather.
- rack mounted equipment cases are used to network electronics in one case with another or to a broader network.
- the rack mounted equipment case often has a connector panel from which various kinds of cable and other electrical connectors or fittings protrude.
- the connector panel is usually attached to the case by small bolts or screws in a manner so that it can be removed in order to access internal components.
- the connector fittings are also located on the panel, it is necessary to disconnect corresponding cables and wiring before the panel can be opened. What this means is that use of the electronics inside the case is either lost or shut down during a maintenance or other operation.
- the invention relates to rack mounted equipment cases that house electronic components for use in electronics, industrial, military or related applications where it is necessary to protect interior components from extreme environmental conditions, shock and vibration. It is normally necessary for the case to be sealed.
- the case must provide a high degree of shock protection and be suitable for allowing the use of the equipment during transport. If the electronics are operational while in the sealed and shielded environment of the case, access to the interior of the case is essential for maintenance, inspection or other purposes and it is not acceptable to disconnect connectors to enable such access.
- the connector panel also needs to be protected from knocks that may dislodge the connectors and for health and safety reasons to protect employees working in the vicinity. In many applications the space and weight allowance available for the rack mounted equipment cases may be limited.
- the invention disclosed and described here is an improved rack mounted equipment case that provides a solution to the technical problems discussed above.
- it enables access to and maintenance of electronics within the case without necessarily shutting them down or disconnecting them from other components.
- a case that is constructed in accordance with the invention is also well-suited for stacking, because the connector fittings do not protrude outwardly relative to the outermost envelope occupied by the case when it sits in a rack or against a wall. There is normally a space and consequently weight saving.
- the rack case design disclosed here provides rapid and easy access to components inside the case for maintenance purposes.
- a rack mounted equipment case comprising a body tube having two ends, a connector panel secured to the body tube at a first end, and a removable lid at at least one end, wherein a surface of the connector panel is recessed relative to an outer profile of the case.
- the rack mounted equipment case has a reduced-height, removable lid on the first end, and the connector panel surface is recessed relative to the reduced-height lid.
- the connector panel surface is protected below the reduced-height lid and provides an area for permanent placement of cable connectors, switches and similar fittings.
- the reduced-height lid can be removed easily for allowing access to the interior of the case without disconnecting the fittings. Therefore, in some instances it is possible to undertake maintenance operations while interior electronic components continue to operate.
- the connector panel is secured inwardly of and closes the first end.
- Such a case could have just one removable lid or cover at the other end.
- Rack mounted equipment cases in accordance with the invention protect the cables and connectors and makes it much simpler to shield and seal the contents of the case when a cover or lid is not there. These case configurations save space and weight.
- the lids may be connected to the cases by a plurality of straps or latches. Depending on the size of the case, a pair of latches, one on each side, is used to connect the reduced-height lid to the case. Two or more pairs of latches may be used to connect the full-height lid on the other end of the case.
- each case preferably has a plurality of feet, located on a bottom panel of the body tube typically near a corner of the case.
- a plurality of feet locators are similarly positioned on a top panel of the body tube of the case. The feet and feet locators are shaped to nest with each other and are arranged in an identical pattern so that one case can be stacked on top of another in a stable manner.
- FIG. 1 is a pictorial view of a rack mounted equipment case constructed in accordance with a first embodiment of the invention
- FIG. 2 is a view like FIG. 1 , but is taken from a position underneath the case;
- FIG. 3 is view like FIG. 1 , but shows the reduced-height lid removed from the case;
- FIG. 4 is a view like FIG. 3 , but is taken from below the case;
- FIG. 5 is another pictorial view that shows the fill-height lid removed from the case
- FIG. 6 is a view like FIG. 5 , but is taken from below the case;
- FIG. 7 is a view of the reduced-height end of the case
- FIG. 8 is a view of the fill-height end of the case
- FIG. 9 is a top view of the case
- FIG. 10 is a bottom view of the case
- FIG. 11 is a side view of the case
- FIG. 12 illustrates a plurality of cases stacked one on top of another
- FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view showing a case foot about to be nested within a foot locator
- FIG. 14 is a view like FIG. 13 , but shows the foot nested within the foot locator.
- FIG. 15 shows a perspective view of a second embodiment of a rack mounted equipment case.
- FIG. 1 shown generally at 10 is a rack mounted equipment case constructed in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the invention.
- the case 10 can be made from aluminum, plastics, composites or other materials via a variety of manufacturing techniques.
- the size of the case 10 may vary depending on the intended application. However, these factors are not considered to be germane to the invention.
- the case 10 has a full-height, removable lid or cover 12 on one end of a body tube 16 .
- the case On the other end, the case has a reduced-height, removable lid or cover 14 .
- the reduced-height lid 14 is considered to be the “front” of the case, while the full-height lid 12 is the “back.” It will be appreciated that in reality the case can be used either way round.
- Both the front and back lids 14 , 12 are connected to the body 16 of the case by a plurality of straps or latches.
- the front lid 14 is connected to the body 16 by a pair of latches 18 , 20 , one on each side of the case.
- the rear lid is connected by four latches 22 , 24 , 26 , 28 , one pair to a side.
- the latches are of conventional construction.
- There are other ways for implementing the connection of the lids 12 , 14 to the case body 16 such as, for example, using thumbwheel screws or other quick release fittings that could be mounted in recesses in the lids. These screws would connect to threaded bores in the case body 16 .
- alternative connections are not illustrated in the drawings.
- a connector panel surface 30 is positioned below and recessed inwardly relative to an outer profile of the case and of the front lid 14 .
- the connector panel could be above the lid 14 or two connector panels may be provided both above and below the reduced-height lid.
- the connector panel surface 30 has a number of cable and electrical or other fittings 32 , 34 , 36 . These fittings are conventional in nature and depend on the specific components inside the case. When the case 10 is used to house electronics, the electrical connections can remain in place as the front lid 14 is removed from the case, or the back lid 12 , for that matter. As mentioned above, this enables maintenance or other kinds of work to be performed inside the case without necessarily shutting down operation of the components. Also, it is very easy to access the interior case because of the quick release mechanism provided by latches 18 , 20 in the front, or 22 , 24 , 26 , 28 in the back, depending on the situation.
- lid 12 has been shown as a full height lid it will be appreciated that the case may have a reduced height lid and one or two connector panels 30 at each end.
- the bottom surface 38 of the case 10 has four feet 40 , 42 , 44 , 46 , which are mounted to the case in a conventional manner.
- the top surface 48 of the case has a series of four foot locators 50 , 52 , 54 , 56 . As illustrated in the drawings, these items are located near the corners of the case's body 16 .
- the foot locators 50 , 52 , 54 , 56 are arranged in an identical pattern to the feet 40 , 42 , 44 , 46 .
- reference numeral 58 illustrates a cross-sectional view of a typical foot.
- Reference numeral 60 illustrates a cross-sectional view of a typical foot locator.
- a recessed or surface-mounted handle 62 can be connected to each side 64 of the case, in the manner shown in the drawings.
- the rack mounted equipment case 10 ′ is of similar configuration to that described above and similar parts are identified by the same reference numerals with the addition of a prime symbol.
- a normal inner frame 70 is suspended inside a body tube 16 ′ on shock mounts 72 .
- the case has one removable cover 12 and at the other end a flanged extrusion 74 is secured or welded to an inner wall of the body tube 16 ′ inboard of the first end.
- a connector panel (not shown) is secured to the extrusion 74 so that it is recessed relative to the outer profile of the case 10 ′ inwardly of the end face of the body tube 16 ′.
- the cables and connectors pass through the connector panel as in the previous embodiment to the electronics mounted within.
- the connector panel closes the whole of the end.
- a further protective cover may be available for providing enhanced protection when the electronics are not in use.
- the connector panel provides for shielding and sealing of the contents when the cover is not there. This results in space and weight savings.
- case 10 could be constructed with ventilation cut-outs or pressure relief valves, depending on whether or not the case is designed to be air-tight.
- dimensions can vary depending on the particular application.
Landscapes
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Microelectronics & Electronic Packaging (AREA)
- Casings For Electric Apparatus (AREA)
Abstract
Description
- The invention disclosed here relates to rack mounted equipment cases.
- There is a type of metal case used in industrial applications that is called a rack mounted equipment case used for accommodating rack-mount electronics, which is made to standard or other sizes—typically 19 inch (approx 46 cm) but clearly the cases can be designed for any size. Rack mounted equipment cases are typically made from aluminum but may be made from other materials. They usually have a body tube that has a rectangular cross section closed at each end by removable covers. This shape makes them amenable to stacking in racks or stacking one on top of another. While these cases have many applications and uses, it is not uncommon to use them as transportable, protective housings for electronic components in harsh environmental conditions where the components are subjected to strong mechanical shocks, vibration or inclement weather.
- In certain applications, rack mounted equipment cases are used to network electronics in one case with another or to a broader network. In these particular applications, the rack mounted equipment case often has a connector panel from which various kinds of cable and other electrical connectors or fittings protrude. The connector panel is usually attached to the case by small bolts or screws in a manner so that it can be removed in order to access internal components. However, since the connector fittings are also located on the panel, it is necessary to disconnect corresponding cables and wiring before the panel can be opened. What this means is that use of the electronics inside the case is either lost or shut down during a maintenance or other operation.
- The invention relates to rack mounted equipment cases that house electronic components for use in electronics, industrial, military or related applications where it is necessary to protect interior components from extreme environmental conditions, shock and vibration. It is normally necessary for the case to be sealed.
- It is also a problem to provide electromagnetic (EMI/RFI) shielding to protect the internal electronics in the case from being disrupted by external sources whilst protecting external electronics from being disrupted from the internal items.
- Because the cases may be used in vehicles, the case must provide a high degree of shock protection and be suitable for allowing the use of the equipment during transport. If the electronics are operational while in the sealed and shielded environment of the case, access to the interior of the case is essential for maintenance, inspection or other purposes and it is not acceptable to disconnect connectors to enable such access.
- The connector panel also needs to be protected from knocks that may dislodge the connectors and for health and safety reasons to protect employees working in the vicinity. In many applications the space and weight allowance available for the rack mounted equipment cases may be limited.
- The invention disclosed and described here is an improved rack mounted equipment case that provides a solution to the technical problems discussed above. In particular, it enables access to and maintenance of electronics within the case without necessarily shutting them down or disconnecting them from other components. A case that is constructed in accordance with the invention is also well-suited for stacking, because the connector fittings do not protrude outwardly relative to the outermost envelope occupied by the case when it sits in a rack or against a wall. There is normally a space and consequently weight saving. Finally, the rack case design disclosed here provides rapid and easy access to components inside the case for maintenance purposes.
- In accordance with the invention there is provided a rack mounted equipment case comprising a body tube having two ends, a connector panel secured to the body tube at a first end, and a removable lid at at least one end, wherein a surface of the connector panel is recessed relative to an outer profile of the case.
- Preferably the rack mounted equipment case has a reduced-height, removable lid on the first end, and the connector panel surface is recessed relative to the reduced-height lid.
- The connector panel surface is protected below the reduced-height lid and provides an area for permanent placement of cable connectors, switches and similar fittings.
- The reduced-height lid can be removed easily for allowing access to the interior of the case without disconnecting the fittings. Therefore, in some instances it is possible to undertake maintenance operations while interior electronic components continue to operate.
- In an alternative configuration, the connector panel is secured inwardly of and closes the first end. Such a case could have just one removable lid or cover at the other end.
- Rack mounted equipment cases in accordance with the invention protect the cables and connectors and makes it much simpler to shield and seal the contents of the case when a cover or lid is not there. These case configurations save space and weight.
- The lids may be connected to the cases by a plurality of straps or latches. Depending on the size of the case, a pair of latches, one on each side, is used to connect the reduced-height lid to the case. Two or more pairs of latches may be used to connect the full-height lid on the other end of the case.
- In order to facilitate stable stacking of one case on another, each case preferably has a plurality of feet, located on a bottom panel of the body tube typically near a corner of the case. A plurality of feet locators are similarly positioned on a top panel of the body tube of the case. The feet and feet locators are shaped to nest with each other and are arranged in an identical pattern so that one case can be stacked on top of another in a stable manner.
- These various features are described in greater detail below.
- In order that the invention may be well understood two embodiments thereof will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying diagrammatic drawings. In the drawings, like reference numerals and letters refer to like parts throughout the various views, and wherein:
-
FIG. 1 is a pictorial view of a rack mounted equipment case constructed in accordance with a first embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 2 is a view likeFIG. 1 , but is taken from a position underneath the case; -
FIG. 3 is view likeFIG. 1 , but shows the reduced-height lid removed from the case; -
FIG. 4 is a view likeFIG. 3 , but is taken from below the case; -
FIG. 5 is another pictorial view that shows the fill-height lid removed from the case; -
FIG. 6 is a view likeFIG. 5 , but is taken from below the case; -
FIG. 7 is a view of the reduced-height end of the case; -
FIG. 8 is a view of the fill-height end of the case; -
FIG. 9 is a top view of the case; -
FIG. 10 is a bottom view of the case; -
FIG. 11 is a side view of the case; -
FIG. 12 illustrates a plurality of cases stacked one on top of another; -
FIG. 13 is a cross-sectional view showing a case foot about to be nested within a foot locator; -
FIG. 14 is a view likeFIG. 13 , but shows the foot nested within the foot locator; and -
FIG. 15 shows a perspective view of a second embodiment of a rack mounted equipment case. - Referring now to the drawings, and first to
FIG. 1 , shown generally at 10 is a rack mounted equipment case constructed in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the invention. Thecase 10 can be made from aluminum, plastics, composites or other materials via a variety of manufacturing techniques. The size of thecase 10 may vary depending on the intended application. However, these factors are not considered to be germane to the invention. - The
case 10 has a full-height, removable lid or cover 12 on one end of abody tube 16. On the other end, the case has a reduced-height, removable lid orcover 14. The reduced-height lid 14 is considered to be the “front” of the case, while the full-height lid 12 is the “back.” It will be appreciated that in reality the case can be used either way round. - Both the front and
back lids body 16 of the case by a plurality of straps or latches. For example, referring toFIG. 3 , thefront lid 14 is connected to thebody 16 by a pair oflatches latches lids case body 16 such as, for example, using thumbwheel screws or other quick release fittings that could be mounted in recesses in the lids. These screws would connect to threaded bores in thecase body 16. However, alternative connections are not illustrated in the drawings. - Directing attention again to
FIG. 1 , aconnector panel surface 30 is positioned below and recessed inwardly relative to an outer profile of the case and of thefront lid 14. The connector panel could be above thelid 14 or two connector panels may be provided both above and below the reduced-height lid. Theconnector panel surface 30 has a number of cable and electrical orother fittings case 10 is used to house electronics, the electrical connections can remain in place as thefront lid 14 is removed from the case, or theback lid 12, for that matter. As mentioned above, this enables maintenance or other kinds of work to be performed inside the case without necessarily shutting down operation of the components. Also, it is very easy to access the interior case because of the quick release mechanism provided bylatches - Although the
lid 12 has been shown as a full height lid it will be appreciated that the case may have a reduced height lid and one or twoconnector panels 30 at each end. - Referring to
FIG. 2 , thebottom surface 38 of thecase 10 has fourfeet top surface 48 of the case has a series of fourfoot locators body 16. - The
foot locators feet FIGS. 13 and 14 ,reference numeral 58 illustrates a cross-sectional view of a typical foot.Reference numeral 60 illustrates a cross-sectional view of a typical foot locator. When onecase 10 is stacked on top of another, thefoot 58 nests withinfoot locator 60 in the manner illustrated inFIG. 14 . This enables the stacking arrangement illustrated inFIG. 12 . In order to improve the ease of handling individual cases, a recessed or surface-mountedhandle 62 can be connected to eachside 64 of the case, in the manner shown in the drawings. - In a second embodiment as shown in
FIG. 15 , the rack mountedequipment case 10′ is of similar configuration to that described above and similar parts are identified by the same reference numerals with the addition of a prime symbol. - A normal inner frame 70 is suspended inside a
body tube 16′ on shock mounts 72. The case has oneremovable cover 12 and at the other end aflanged extrusion 74 is secured or welded to an inner wall of thebody tube 16′ inboard of the first end. A connector panel (not shown) is secured to theextrusion 74 so that it is recessed relative to the outer profile of thecase 10′ inwardly of the end face of thebody tube 16′. The cables and connectors pass through the connector panel as in the previous embodiment to the electronics mounted within. The connector panel closes the whole of the end. A further protective cover may be available for providing enhanced protection when the electronics are not in use. The connector panel provides for shielding and sealing of the contents when the cover is not there. This results in space and weight savings. - A case that is constructed in the above manner may be used for many different kinds of military or industrial applications and other uses where unusual environmental conditions come into play. While it is not shown in the drawings,
case 10 could be constructed with ventilation cut-outs or pressure relief valves, depending on whether or not the case is designed to be air-tight. As mentioned above, dimensions can vary depending on the particular application. The foregoing description sets forth two embodiments of the invention and is not necessarily intended to limit the scope of the patent right. Instead, the scope of the right is to be limited in accordance with the applicable doctrines relating to patent interpretation.
Claims (11)
Priority Applications (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US10/782,409 US20050178680A1 (en) | 2004-02-18 | 2004-02-18 | Modular equipment case |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US10/782,409 US20050178680A1 (en) | 2004-02-18 | 2004-02-18 | Modular equipment case |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
US20050178680A1 true US20050178680A1 (en) | 2005-08-18 |
Family
ID=34838808
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US10/782,409 Abandoned US20050178680A1 (en) | 2004-02-18 | 2004-02-18 | Modular equipment case |
Country Status (1)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (1) | US20050178680A1 (en) |
Cited By (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US20080053029A1 (en) * | 2006-08-08 | 2008-03-06 | Ricker Michael B | Glueless panel locking system |
US20150175319A1 (en) * | 2012-07-26 | 2015-06-25 | Genesisdisplay Gmbh | Mannequin |
Citations (12)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US3482895A (en) * | 1968-01-26 | 1969-12-09 | Crate Rite Inc | Protective case for electronic instruments |
US3544751A (en) * | 1969-02-04 | 1970-12-01 | Litton Precision Prod Inc | Microwave oven having meshing microwave door seal |
US3811747A (en) * | 1972-03-10 | 1974-05-21 | Itt | Transit/combination case providing unique latch accessibility and novel stacking and latching features |
US4488468A (en) * | 1981-06-09 | 1984-12-18 | Richard H. Peterson | Electronic musical instrument and compact pedal board and storage case therefor |
US5226540A (en) * | 1992-03-31 | 1993-07-13 | The I.D.E.A. Corporation | Carrying case for a portable work station |
US5249678A (en) * | 1991-06-13 | 1993-10-05 | Zanussi Elettrodomestici S.P.A. | Reusable packaging system for household appliances |
US20020148886A1 (en) * | 2001-04-13 | 2002-10-17 | Miess Kenneth R. | Composite container |
US6585090B2 (en) * | 2001-10-26 | 2003-07-01 | Stephen C. Harvey | Stackable interlocking carrying case for a portable computer |
US6720776B2 (en) * | 2001-09-28 | 2004-04-13 | Tektronix, Inc. | Instrument with housing having recess for connectors |
US6722671B2 (en) * | 2001-02-20 | 2004-04-20 | Sung Hoan Be | Bag body for bowling bags |
US6879483B2 (en) * | 2003-08-29 | 2005-04-12 | Eaton Corporation | Outdoor electrical enclosure and hood therefor |
US6935709B2 (en) * | 2002-04-04 | 2005-08-30 | Gibson Guitar Corp. | Housing construction for rack-mounted electronic equipment |
-
2004
- 2004-02-18 US US10/782,409 patent/US20050178680A1/en not_active Abandoned
Patent Citations (12)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US3482895A (en) * | 1968-01-26 | 1969-12-09 | Crate Rite Inc | Protective case for electronic instruments |
US3544751A (en) * | 1969-02-04 | 1970-12-01 | Litton Precision Prod Inc | Microwave oven having meshing microwave door seal |
US3811747A (en) * | 1972-03-10 | 1974-05-21 | Itt | Transit/combination case providing unique latch accessibility and novel stacking and latching features |
US4488468A (en) * | 1981-06-09 | 1984-12-18 | Richard H. Peterson | Electronic musical instrument and compact pedal board and storage case therefor |
US5249678A (en) * | 1991-06-13 | 1993-10-05 | Zanussi Elettrodomestici S.P.A. | Reusable packaging system for household appliances |
US5226540A (en) * | 1992-03-31 | 1993-07-13 | The I.D.E.A. Corporation | Carrying case for a portable work station |
US6722671B2 (en) * | 2001-02-20 | 2004-04-20 | Sung Hoan Be | Bag body for bowling bags |
US20020148886A1 (en) * | 2001-04-13 | 2002-10-17 | Miess Kenneth R. | Composite container |
US6720776B2 (en) * | 2001-09-28 | 2004-04-13 | Tektronix, Inc. | Instrument with housing having recess for connectors |
US6585090B2 (en) * | 2001-10-26 | 2003-07-01 | Stephen C. Harvey | Stackable interlocking carrying case for a portable computer |
US6935709B2 (en) * | 2002-04-04 | 2005-08-30 | Gibson Guitar Corp. | Housing construction for rack-mounted electronic equipment |
US6879483B2 (en) * | 2003-08-29 | 2005-04-12 | Eaton Corporation | Outdoor electrical enclosure and hood therefor |
Cited By (3)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US20080053029A1 (en) * | 2006-08-08 | 2008-03-06 | Ricker Michael B | Glueless panel locking system |
US20150175319A1 (en) * | 2012-07-26 | 2015-06-25 | Genesisdisplay Gmbh | Mannequin |
US10194758B2 (en) | 2012-07-26 | 2019-02-05 | Genesisdisplay Gmbh | Mannequin |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
EP3017902B1 (en) | Ruggedized casing for a portable welding system | |
US7450382B1 (en) | Apparatus for enclosing electronic components | |
US7401796B1 (en) | Computer rack cart | |
US20090185335A1 (en) | Module type power distribution apparatus | |
CN101828231A (en) | Fire resistant enclosure for a data storage device having heat sink capabilities and method for making the same | |
US5375709A (en) | Printed circuit board carrier and reusable transport packaging | |
EP1565048B1 (en) | Rack mounted equipment case | |
US6751096B2 (en) | Modular electronic housing | |
US20050178680A1 (en) | Modular equipment case | |
US8050039B2 (en) | Portable environmentally robust enclosure optimized for size, weight, and power dissipation | |
WO2019111211A1 (en) | Corner bumper | |
GB2395069A (en) | Rack-mounted equipment case | |
CN105955417A (en) | Cabinet | |
US9983321B2 (en) | Safety inspection detector and goods safety inspection system comprising sealing material filled between an opening on a housing and the end portion of a detection module | |
US20020070043A1 (en) | Casing used in outdoors | |
JP7102435B2 (en) | Housing for receiving electrical or electronic functional assemblies | |
US11855300B2 (en) | Electric vehicle battery pack having external side pouch for electrical components | |
US7337911B2 (en) | Clean container module | |
CA3167375A1 (en) | Computing device | |
US9529394B2 (en) | Fire and radiation-proof enclosure for electronic device | |
JP2567010B2 (en) | Structure of printed board storage unit | |
JP6249265B2 (en) | Housing for electrical equipment storage | |
US10433468B2 (en) | Highly RFI shielded modular electronics packaging system | |
RU120310U1 (en) | MULTI-SECTION INSERT MODULE | |
WO2000047029A1 (en) | Electronic packaging system |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: ZERO MANUFACTURING, INC., UTAH Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNORS:EDDLESTON, ALAN;WHITBREAD, PETER;GRICE, ALAN;AND OTHERS;REEL/FRAME:017909/0402 Effective date: 20060626 |
|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE, NEW YORK AGENC Free format text: SECOND LIEN PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT;ASSIGNORS:COLUMBUS STEEL CASTINGS COMPANY;ZERO MANUFACTURING, INC.;REEL/FRAME:018616/0430 Effective date: 20061110 Owner name: CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE, NEW YORK AGENC Free format text: FIRST LIEN PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT;ASSIGNORS:COLUMBUS STEEL CASTINGS COMPANY;ZERO MANUFACTURING, INC.;REEL/FRAME:018616/0419 Effective date: 20061110 |
|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: ABLECO FINANCE LLC, AS COLLATERAL AGENT, NEW YORK Free format text: GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:ZERO MANUFACTURING, INC.;REEL/FRAME:021147/0378 Effective date: 20080623 |
|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: ABLECO FINANCE LLC, AS COLLATERAL AGENT, NEW YORK Free format text: SECOND LIEN GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:ZERO MANUFACTURING, INC.;REEL/FRAME:021165/0710 Effective date: 20080623 |
|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: ZERO MANUFACTURING, INC., UTAH Free format text: RELEASE BY SECURED PARTY;ASSIGNOR:CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE, NEW YORK AGENCY;REEL/FRAME:021185/0068 Effective date: 20080620 Owner name: COLUMBUS STEEL CASTINGS COMPANY, OHIO Free format text: RELEASE BY SECURED PARTY;ASSIGNOR:CANADIAN IMPERIAL BANK OF COMMERCE, NEW YORK AGENCY;REEL/FRAME:021185/0068 Effective date: 20080620 |
|
STCB | Information on status: application discontinuation |
Free format text: ABANDONED -- FAILURE TO RESPOND TO AN OFFICE ACTION |
|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: ZERO MANUFACTURING, INC., UTAH Free format text: RELEASE OF SECOND LIEN PATENT SECURITY INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:ABLECO FINANCE LLC;REEL/FRAME:025726/0789 Effective date: 20110128 Owner name: ZERO MANUFACTURING, INC., UTAH Free format text: RELEASE PATENT SECURITY INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:ABLECO FINANCE LLC;REEL/FRAME:025725/0451 Effective date: 20110128 |
|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NEW YORK Free format text: SECURITY AGREEMENT;ASSIGNORS:COLUMBUS STEEL CASTINGS COMPANY;ZERO MANUFACTURING, INC.;THE JORGENSEN FORGE CORPORATION;REEL/FRAME:025730/0974 Effective date: 20110128 |
|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS AGENT, NEW JERS Free format text: SECURITY AGREEMENT;ASSIGNORS:THE JORGENSEN FORGE CORPORATION;COLUMBUS STEEL CASTINGS COMPANY;ZERO MANUFACTURING, INC.;REEL/FRAME:025921/0574 Effective date: 20110128 |
|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: CORTLAND CAPITAL MARKET SERVICES LLC, ILLINOIS Free format text: SECURITY INTEREST;ASSIGNORS:STAR FORGE, LLC;STAR CASES, LLC;REEL/FRAME:040484/0536 Effective date: 20161128 |
|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS AGENT, NEW JERS Free format text: SECURITY AGREEMENT;ASSIGNORS:STAR FORGE, LLC;STAR CASES, LLC;REEL/FRAME:040818/0283 Effective date: 20161128 |
|
AS | Assignment |
Owner name: STAR FORGE, LLC, OHIO Free format text: RELEASE BY SECURED PARTY;ASSIGNOR:CORTLAND CAPITAL MARKET SERVICES LLC;REEL/FRAME:059100/0525 Effective date: 20220224 Owner name: STAR CASES, LLC, OHIO Free format text: RELEASE BY SECURED PARTY;ASSIGNOR:CORTLAND CAPITAL MARKET SERVICES LLC;REEL/FRAME:059100/0525 Effective date: 20220224 |