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Framework system for electrical/electronic controls
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1996-06-17
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Granted: 1998-08-18
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Expires: 2016-06-17
Abstract
Abstract A framework system for supporting multiple electrical/electronic control devices and for use in routing wires extending to and from the control devices is comprised of multiple, spaced-apart vertical tray members having an included vertically-extending wireway zone, multiple, spaced-apart horizontal tray members having included horizontally-extending wireway zones, and fastener means rigidly joining said spaced-apart horizontal tray members to said spaced-apart vertical tray members.
Inventors
- 👤 William L. Stemmons
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:36
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02B; H02B1/00; H02B1/015; H02B1/04; H02B1/052; H02B1/01; H02B1/20; H02B1/202
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
A framework system for supporting multiple electrical/electronic control devices, and comprising: multiple, spaced-apart vertical tray members which each have a vertically extending wireway zone; multiple, spaced-apart horizontal tray members which each have at least two horizontally-extending wireway zones; and multiple fastener devices rigidly securing said horizontal tray members to said vertical tray members, said fastener devices passing through horizontal fastener enclosure zones located in said horizontal tray members.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
68 words
A framework system for supporting multiple electrical/electronic control devices, and comprising: multiple, spaced-apart vertical tray members which each have a vertically extending wireway zone; multiple, spaced-apart horizontal tray members which each have at least two horizontally-extending wireway zones; and multiple fastener devices rigidly securing said horizontal tray members to said vertical tray members, said fastener devices passing through horizontal fastener enclosure zones located in said horizontal tray members.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The invention defined by claim 1 wherein said vertical tray members each have a generally U-shaped cross-section configuration defined by a rear wall and a pair of side walls that includes a vertical wireway zone positioned intermediate a pair of vertical fastener enclosure zones.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention defined by claim 2 wherein said vertical fastener enclosure zones are partially defined by said side walls.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention defined by claim 3 wherein said vertical enclosure zones have V-shaped serrated grooves.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The invention defined by claim 3 wherein said vertical enclosure zones are adapted to receive the nut portion of a nut and bolt assembly.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
The invention defined by claim 1 wherein said horizontal tray members each have a generally H-shaped cross section configuration that includes a pair of horizontal wireway zones separated by a horizontal fastener enclosure zone.
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