Patent ID: 8162417
Filing Date: 2012-04-24
Classification: G06F,H02J,H05K,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A combination of a component and a support rail for mounting the component in a rack, the rack having a front vertical rack mount rail and a rear vertical rack mount rail, the combination comprising: a component having an opening integrally formed in the rear of the component; a support rail having a first rail portion and a second rail portion, the second rail portion being insertable within the first rail portion, allowing the support rail to be extended to varying lengths between the front vertical rack mount rail and the rear vertical rack mount rail; a first element formed by the first rail portion, the first element configured to couple to the front vertical rack mount rail; a second element formed by the second rail portion, the second element configured to couple to the rear vertical rack mount rail; a ledge piece formed from the first rail portion having a surface to support the component from underneath; and a rear support member integrally formed from the first rail portion at its rear end, the rear support member having a portion extending toward the front vertical rack mount rail and configured to align with the opening of the component to restrict movement of the component in a vertical direction when the rear support member is inserted into the opening of the component.