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Shock absorbing rack system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1992-11-19
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Granted: 1994-02-22
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Expires: 2012-11-19
Abstract
Abstract A rack with platforms for mounting electronic equipment is suspended by elastic straps within a frame. The frame is resiliently supported on legs that are attached only by means of elastic cords, which are configured to absorb shock, particularly horizontal shock.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold R. Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 04:27
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02B; H02B1/00; H02B1/26; H02B1/30; H02B1/32; H02B1/34; H02B1/54
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
63 words
A suspension system for electronic equipment comprising: a frame with a plurality of anchoring points; a plurality of rubber straps stretched between said anchoring points on said frame and extending in different directions; and at least one platform mounting said electronic equipment, which platform is attached to said rubber straps at a point on each strap between said anchoring points on said frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
63 words
A suspension system for electronic equipment comprising: a frame with a plurality of anchoring points; a plurality of rubber straps stretched between said anchoring points on said frame and extending in different directions; and at least one platform mounting said electronic equipment, which platform is attached to said rubber straps at a point on each strap between said anchoring points on said frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A suspension system for electronic equipment as described in claim 1, in which said platform is the chassis of said electronic equipment.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
A suspension system for electronic equipment as described in claim 1, in which each of said attachments for said platform comprises: a stud on said platform; and a hole in at least one of said elastic straps.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
A suspension system for electronic equipment as described in claim 1, in which said attachments for said platform are snap fasteners.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
91 words
A suspension system for electronic equipment comprising: a frame within which said electronic equipment is mounted; a plurality of legs, each of which is partly within said frame and partly extending below said frame; a lower collar and an upper collar fixedly mounted on each of said legs; a plurality of elastic means of suspension, each connecting one of said lower collars to said frame; and a plurality of stabilizing elastic cords, each attached at one end to said frame, and at the other end to one of said upper collars.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
91 words
A suspension system for electronic equipment comprising: a frame within which said electronic equipment is mounted; a plurality of legs, each of which is partly within said frame and partly extending below said frame; a lower collar and an upper collar fixedly mounted on each of said legs; a plurality of elastic means of suspension, each connecting one of said lower collars to said frame; and a plurality of stabilizing elastic cords, each attached at one end to said frame, and at the other end to one of said upper collars.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
A suspension system for electronic equipment as described in claim 5, in which said elastic means of suspension comprises a plurality of radial elastic cords, each attached at one end to one of said lower collars and at the other end to said frame.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
38 words
A suspension system for electronic equipment as described in claim 5, in which said elastic means of suspension is a membrane with a hole so that it fits around one of said legs and against said lower collar.
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