Patent ID: 6681942
Filing Date: 2004-01-27
Classification: A47B,H05K

Abstract:
A rack mount assembly for a rack system including opposing column flanges having flange apertures formed therein, the rack mount assembly comprising:a rack mount having a first end and a second end; a first mounting flange adjacent the first end of the rack mount, the first mounting flange having a first alignment protrusion formed thereon; and a second mounting flange adjacent the second end of the rack mount, the second mounting flange having a second alignment protrusion formed thereon, wherein the first and second mounting flanges are adapted to contact the opposing column flanges when the rack mount is in a first position between the opposing column flanges, wherein the first and second alignment protrusions are adapted to contact and slide relative to the opposing column flanges when the rack mount is in a second position between the opposing column flanges, and wherein the first and second alignment protrusions are adapted to engage the flange apertures when the rack mount is in a third position between the opposing column flanges, wherein the first and second mounting flanges are substantially orthogonal to a longitudinal axis of the rack mount, and wherein the alignment protrusions of the first and second mounting flanges extend toward each other.