Patent ID: 6523918
Filing Date: 2003-02-25
Classification: H05K

Abstract:
A mounting bracket for mounting to a rack frame of a server system rack of a type having mounting apertures, said mounting bracket comprising:a pin member; a clasp member having a clasp member body and at least one clasp member socket for receiving said pin member to pivotally secure said clasp member to said pin member; said clasp member further having a clasp member aperture formed into said clasp member body, and a locating tab which extends at a right angle to a plane of said clasp member body for fitting within a first one of said mounting apertures of said rack frame; a pivot member having a pivot member body, two pin member mounting apertures, and a slot formed into said pivot member body which extends between opposite ends of said pivot member body, wherein said two pin member mounting apertures are disposed for rotatably receiving said pin member; and a mounting bracket fastener having a shank for extending through said pivot member slot, through one of said mounting apertures of said rack frame and into said clasp member aperture for securing said pivot member in fixed relation to said clasp member with a portion of said rack frame disposed therebetween, with said locating tab disposed in the first one of said mounting apertures of said rack frame.