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US4592602A
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Modular mounting rack system of vertical-type construction
Assignee: Rheinmetall Air Defence AG
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Filing: 1984-06-08
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Granted: 1986-06-03
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Expires: 2004-06-08
Abstract
Abstract A modularly structured mounting rack of vertical-type construction is proposed which is designed to receive electronic units or devices placed one above the other. The mounting rack substantially encompasses a rear wall module constituting a first constructional unit and a frame module constituting a second constructional unit. The rear wall module is of a substantially box-like structure to receive wiring and comprises a predetermined number of support elements arranged at individual wiring planes for supporting cables which are provided with plugs. At an end face of the rear wall module, specifically at the left-hand or right-hand side thereof, there are provided connection members arranged above each other which, in the assembled state of the two constructional units, are freely accessibly arranged for connection to appropriately laid external lines.
Inventors
- 👤 Manfred Kuster
- 👤 Paul Weiss
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 14:04
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02B; H02B1/00; H02B1/26; H02B1/30; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
236 words
A modular system for a cabinet-like structured mounting rack of vertical construction for supporting a predetermined number of electronic units, said modular system comprising: a substantially box-like rear wall module defining a cavity therein and having an end face; said cavity being structured to receive a predetermined number of wiring cables leading to related ones of the electronic units; a frame module releasably mounted to said end face of said rear wall module; said rear wall module being provided at said end face thereof with a clearance extending over a major portion of the area of said end face; said rear wall module defining a predetermined number of wiring planes located one above the other; said rear wall module being provided with a predetermined number of support elements, each of which is associated with a related one of said wiring planes and supports at least one cable of said wiring cables; said rear wall module being further provided, in a region adjacent said clearance, with a predetermined number of connection members each of which is connectable to related external lines and to a related one of said wiring cables; said frame module containing an inner region and therein a multitude of support rails for supporting a related one of said electronic units; and said connection members at said end face of said rear wall module being freely accessible in the assembled state of the modular system.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
236 words
A modular system for a cabinet-like structured mounting rack of vertical construction for supporting a predetermined number of electronic units, said modular system comprising: a substantially box-like rear wall module defining a cavity therein and having an end face; said cavity being structured to receive a predetermined number of wiring cables leading to related ones of the electronic units; a frame module releasably mounted to said end face of said rear wall module; said rear wall module being provided at said end face thereof with a clearance extending over a major portion of the area of said end face; said rear wall module defining a predetermined number of wiring planes located one above the other; said rear wall module being provided with a predetermined number of support elements, each of which is associated with a related one of said wiring planes and supports at least one cable of said wiring cables; said rear wall module being further provided, in a region adjacent said clearance, with a predetermined number of connection members each of which is connectable to related external lines and to a related one of said wiring cables; said frame module containing an inner region and therein a multitude of support rails for supporting a related one of said electronic units; and said connection members at said end face of said rear wall module being freely accessible in the assembled state of the modular system.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The modular system as defined in claim 1, wherein: said support rails in said inner region of said frame module constitute slide rails.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The modular system as defined in claim 1, wherein: said support rails in said inner region of said frame module constitute extensible drawer-type rails.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The modular system as defined in claim 1, wherein: said external lines constitute communication lines, non-communication signalling lines and power supply lines.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The modular system as defined in claim 1, wherein: at least one of said support elements comprises a frame-like support structure and contains laterally arranged channels each of which guides said at least one cable.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
80 words
The modular system as defined in claim 5, wherein: said at least one support element, in the assembled state of the modular system, being arranged intermediate two of said support rails at said frame module; said frame module defining a front side and being provided with support ledges at least at said front side thereof; and said at least one support element being mountable at said support ledges of said frame module in said assembled state of the modular system.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
95 words
The modular system as defined in claim 1, wherein: said rear wall module further comprises support ledges; at least one of said support elements being designed as a traverse; each said at least one traverse being mounted at said support ledges of said rear wall module; each said wiring cable constituting at least two cables; said at least one traverse being provided with at least two plug connectors in a mutually spaced relationship; and each one of said at least two plug connectors being connected to a related one of said at least two cables.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
49 words
The modular system as defined in claim 1, wherein: said region in which said rear wall module is provided with said connection members is located on one side of said end face of said rear wall module; and said connection members being substantially vertically placed one above the other.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
The modular system as defined in claim 1, further including: a door module; and said rear wall module, said frame module and said door module constituting a lightweight construction.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
The modular system as defined in claim 9, wherein: said lightweight construction is formed as a welded aluminum structure.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
31 words
The modular system as defined in claim 1, wherein: said rear wall module constitutes a first constructional unit and said frame module constitutes a second constructional unit of the modular system.
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