Patent ID: 7360659
Filing Date: 2008-04-22
Classification: H02B,H05K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A fixture for mounting a component to a rack for supporting a plurality of components, comprising: a first plate having a surface for receiving the component; a second plate having a surface for attachment to the rack and cooperating with the first plate to form a combination of mounting plates, and a flange extending from a transverse edge of the surface of the second plate; wherein the first plate is pivotally connected to the second plate so that, in a first position, the first plate is adjacent to and in substantial alignment with the second-plate and, in a second position, the first plate is rotated to an orientation which laterally projects from the second plate; a locking mechanism fixed to the flange of the second plate, wherein the locking mechanism includes an axially retractable tip which is movably coupled with the flange of the second plate, and a cap having graspable face portions coupled with the tip for manual retraction of the tip, for selectively engaging the component received by the first plate; and a bracket for association with the component received by the first plate and spaced from the fixture, for selective engagement by the tip of the locking mechanism.