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US3643389A
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Modular electrical enclosure
Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1970-06-30
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Granted: 1972-02-22
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Expires: 1990-06-30
Abstract
Abstract Modular frames are provided that support electrical components and other apparatus of a data-processing system. The frames are open at their front and back and are partially open along the two sides so that the components are easily accessible for maintenance and operation and are accessible for cooling and for wiring connections. The frames are combined with other components to form a room size, walk-in, enclosure.
Inventors
- 👤 William S Sheppley Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 07:11
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B5/00; E04B5/48; E04B1/00; E04B1/18; E04B1/24; E04B2001/2484
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
An enclosure for a data-processing system or the like, comprising, frames each having a generally rectangular lower floor panel member and a generally rectangular ceiling panel member and a pair of side members mounted on said floor panel member and extending vertically to support said ceiling panel member, said frames being open at the front and back and said side members extending from front to back less than the distance of the sides of said floor and ceiling panel members, whereby said frames are partially open along the sides, the horizontal dimensions of said floor and ceiling panel members being substantially equal, selected ones of said floor panel members having openings providing access for air and wiring, said vertically extending side members being adapted to hold individual enclosures of components of said system therebetween, exterior wall panels and exterior ceiling panels, and a foundation supporting a plurality of said frames to hold said system and providing horizontal pathways for cooling air and electrical wiring to said selected floor panel members and mounting said exterior panels on selected ones of said frames to form a room-sized, walk-in, enclosure.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
An enclosure for a data-processing system or the like, comprising, frames each having a generally rectangular lower floor panel member and a generally rectangular ceiling panel member and a pair of side members mounted on said floor panel member and extending vertically to support said ceiling panel member, said frames being open at the front and back and said side members extending from front to back less than the distance of the sides of said floor and ceiling panel members, whereby said frames are partially open along the sides, the horizontal dimensions of said floor and ceiling panel members being substantially equal, selected ones of said floor panel members having openings providing access for air and wiring, said vertically extending side members being adapted to hold individual enclosures of components of said system therebetween, exterior wall panels and exterior ceiling panels, and a foundation supporting a plurality of said frames to hold said system and providing horizontal pathways for cooling air and electrical wiring to said selected floor panel members and mounting said exterior panels on selected ones of said frames to form a room-sized, walk-in, enclosure.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The enclosure of claim 1 in which said ceiling and floor panel horizontal dimensions are approximately equal to the horizontal dimensions of said individual enclosures.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The enclosure of claim 2 in which the vertical dimensions of said individual enclosures are small in relation to the height of said side members whereby a plurality of individual enclosures are mountable in a frame.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The enclosure of claim 3 in which said vertically extending side members are substantially centered with respect to the front and back edges of said floor and ceiling panels.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
46 words
The enclosure of claim 1 in which said means mounting said exterior panels includes joists supported between pairs of frames and providing a space between said ceiling panel members and said exterior ceiling panels for carrying wiring and cooling air to selected ones of said frames.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
The enclosure of claim 5 in which said panel member horizontal dimensions are in two sizes, a square and a rectangle the size of two adjacent of said squares and in which said joists are mounted between frames having square panel members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
86 words
The enclosure of claim 6 in which said frames include upper and lower frame members similar in construction to said side members and connecting said side members, and said floor and ceiling panel members each comprise a first member having a vertically extending outer rim and having one of said openings on each side of said upper or lower member of said frame and a vertically extending rim adjacent to and supporting said member and a second member forming a two-part panel flush with said member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-02-21 | 1975-08-23 | 1976-02-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-02-21 | 1979-08-23 | 1980-02-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-02-21 | 1983-08-23 | 1984-02-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |