Patent ID: 7316461
Filing Date: 2008-01-08
Classification: H02B,H05K

Abstract:
1. A method for assembling a cabinet for supporting electronic equipment, comprising the steps of: a. connecting a plurality of posts to an upper or lower panel to form a rigid internal structure; b. connecting a chassis structure defining a cavity into which the electronic equipment can be fitted to the rigid internal structure; c. connecting at least two post trims to the rigid internal structure with snap fittings; d. connecting at least one panel to the at least two post trims with compression fittings; and wherein the steps c. and d. are defined further as connecting each post trim to a respective post of the plurality of posts wherein an L-shaped flange of a first connector of each post trim engages a first portion of the respective post and wherein a channel of the first connector formed from a shoulder spaced a distance from the L-shaped flange matingly receives an edge from the at least one panel and a second connector of each post trim cooperates with the first connector to connect each post trim to the respective post.