Patent ID: 8020715
Filing Date: 2011-09-20
Classification: H05K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An apparatus in combination with a plurality of rack mount electronic components, comprising: a standalone open frame configured to support a plurality of rack-mount electronic components of predetermined sizes selected from any of a plurality of predetermined sizes; wherein the standalone open frame is configured to securely engage the plurality of rack-mount electronic components through employment of at least one set of rack-mount adapters that is configured for the predetermined size of the rack-mount electronic component wherein a unique set of rack-mount adapters is used for each rack-mount electronic component of the plurality of rack-mount electronic components; wherein each of the rack-mount electronic components comprises a pin and a rail; wherein the at least one set of rack-mount adapters comprises a slot configured to receive the pin of the rack-mount electronic component and a lip to receive the rail of the rack-mount electronic component such that the weight of the rack-mount electronic component is supported by the rail, wherein the at least one set of rack-mount adapters is operable to couple the rack-mount electronic component to or remove the rack-mount electronic component from the standalone open frame without tools; and wherein the standalone open frame is configured to engage the at least one rack-mount adapter through employment of at least one first keyhole coupling, wherein the at least one first keyhole coupling of the at least one set of rack-mount adapters and the standalone open frame is securable with at least one first spring clip.