IP Library Granted Patent US 7,787,253
Granted Patent B1
US 7,787,253 · App. 12/050,520 · Granted Aug 31, 2010

Data center rack mount loading system

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Patent No.
US 7,787,253
App. No.
12/050,520
Granted
Aug 31, 2010
Kind
B1
Abstract

A framework installation guide assembly is provided that is selectively attachable to mounting rails of an electronic enclosure cabinet. The mounting rails include a plurality of mounting apertures at predetermined intervals. The framework includes a set of guide rails extending into the electronic enclosure cabinet. A first mounting bracket and a second mounting bracket are affixed to a first guide rail and second guide rail, respectively, for selectively coupling the guide rails to the vertical mounting rails using fasteners at a selected one of the mounting apertures. An array of rollers is coupled to the first guide rail and the second guide rail for providing support to a bottom-side surface of the electronic component. The array of rollers further provides a slidable support surface for allowing the electronic component to be moved to a position for securing the electronic component to the mounting rails of the electronic enclosure cabinet.

Claims (26)

1. A framework installation guide assembly selectively attachable to vertical mounting rails of an electronic enclosure cabinet for temporarily supporting an electronic module until it is attached to the mounting rails, the mounting rails providing a plurality of mounting apertures at predetermined intervals, the framework comprising:

first and second guide rails extending into the electronic enclosure cabinet in spaced relation to one another;

a first mounting bracket affixed to the first guide rail for selectively coupling the first guide rail to a first mounting rail of the electronic enclosure cabinet using fasteners at a selected one of the mounting apertures below a first predetermined aperture to which the electronic module is being attached;

a second mounting bracket affixed to the second guide rail for selectively coupling the second guide rail to a second mounting rail of the electronic enclosure cabinet using fasteners at another selected one of the mounting apertures below a second predetermined aperture to which the electronic module is being attached; and

an array of rollers coupled to the first guide rail and the second guide rail for providing support to a bottom-side surface of the electronic module, the array of rollers allowing the electronic module to be rolled to a position for aligning the electronic module with the first and second predetermined apertures of the electronic enclosure cabinet.

2. The framework of claim 1 wherein the first and second guide rails extend horizontally into the electronic enclosure cabinet when attached to the mounting rails.

3. The framework of claim 2 wherein the array of rollers includes sets of rollers, wherein each roller of a respective set of rollers is coupled to a respective guide rail, and wherein each roller of the respective set of rollers is positioned in-line with one another.

4. The framework of claim 3 wherein the array of rollers are in spaced relation to one another to provide open spaces between the guide rails, the open spaces adapted to provide access for wiring the electronic component to a second electronic component disposed below the plurality of rollers.

5. The framework of claim 3 wherein the array of rollers are in spaced relation to one another to provide open spaces between the guide rails, the open spaces allowing ventilation air flow below the electronic component.

6. The framework of claim 3 further comprising at least one cross beam member for providing structural support to the first and second guide rails.

7. The framework of claim 6 wherein the crossbeam member is formed integral to the first and second mounting brackets.

8. The framework of claim 2 further comprising a plurality of cross-rod members extending perpendicularly between the first and second guide rails, wherein a respective set of rollers is coupled to a respective cross-rod member in spaced relation to one another, the rollers being rotatable on the cross-rod member.

9. The framework of claim 8 wherein the array of rollers define a sliding surface a predetermined distance above the guide rails for locating the electronic module at a predetermined vertical position for securing the electronic module to the mounting rails.

10. The framework of claim 1 wherein the mounting brackets include flange portions for mounting to the first and second mounting rails.

11. The framework of claim 10 wherein the mounting brackets each include a first strengthening member for providing added support to the mounting brackets at the mounting rail locations.

12. The framework of claim 11 wherein mounting brackets further include respective slotted portions disposed between the flange member and the first strengthening member for seating the respective mounting rails therein.

13. The framework of claim 11 wherein the first strengthening member is a triangular-shaped strengthening member.

14. The framework of claim 11 further comprising a second strengthening member formed integral to a lower portion of the first strengthening member, the second strengthening member receiving one of the fastening members therethrough.

15. The framework of claim 14 wherein the second strengthening member is a box-like structural support member.

16. A method for positioning and securing an electronic module to an electronic enclosure cabinet, wherein the electronic enclosure cabinet includes vertical mounting rails, the method comprising the steps of:

providing a framework installation guide assembly that includes a plurality of rollers, the plurality of rollers providing a slidable surface for supporting and positioning the electronic module;

securing the framework installation guide assembly to the mounting rails of the electronic enclosure cabinet, the framework being disposed within the electronic enclosure cabinet;

setting the electronic module on the plurality of rollers;

positioning the electronic module against the mounting rails of the electronic enclosure cabinet by sliding the electronic module on the plurality of rollers until a mounting face on the electronic module abuts the mounting rails of the electronic enclosure cabinet;

securing the electronic module to the mounting rails of the electronic enclosure cabinet; and

detaching the framework installation guide assembly from the mounting rails of the electronic enclosure cabinet.

Assignments (5)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Aug 23, 2022
From: DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS
To: IBSV LLC; LAYER3 TV, LLC; PUSHSPRING, LLC; T-MOBILE CENTRAL LLC; T-MOBILE USA, INC.; ASSURANCE WIRELESS USA, L.P.; BOOST WORLDWIDE, LLC; CLEARWIRE COMMUNICATIONS LLC; CLEARWIRE IP HOLDINGS LLC; SPRINTCOM LLC; SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY L.P.; SPRINT INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED; SPRINT SPECTRUM LLC
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TERMINATION AND RELEASE OF FIRST PRIORITY AND JUNIOR PRIORITY SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENT RIGHTS Recorded Apr 2, 2020
From: DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS
To: SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY L.P.
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SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Apr 2, 2020
From: T-MOBILE USA, INC.; ISBV LLC; T-MOBILE CENTRAL LLC; LAYER3 TV, INC.; PUSHSPRING, INC.; BOOST WORLDWIDE, LLC; CLEARWIRE COMMUNICATIONS LLC; CLEARWIRE IP HOLDINGS LLC; CLEARWIRE LEGACY LLC; SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY L.P.; SPRINT INTERNATIONAL INCORPORATED; SPRINT SPECTRUM L.P.; ASSURANCE WIRELESS USA, L.P.
To: DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS
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GRANT OF FIRST PRIORITY AND JUNIOR PRIORITY SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENT RIGHTS Recorded Mar 6, 2017
From: SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY L.P.
To: DEUTSCHE BANK TRUST COMPANY AMERICAS
Reel/Frame 041895/0210 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 18, 2008
From: DAVEY, ANDREW L.; HANEY, DAVID W.; MATESKI, CHRISTOPHER J.
To: SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANY L.P.
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