IP Library Granted Patent US 11,425,828
Granted Patent B2
US 11,425,828 · App. 16/626,660 · Granted Aug 23, 2022

Multi-part universal housing having mounting device for fastening the housing

Inventors: Benjamin Moosburger (Seubersdorf, DE); Ansgar Brossardt (Gilching, DE); Julius Maria Schrafl (Neumarkt, DE); Markus Götz (Deining, DE); Tobias Braun (Mühlhausen, DE); Michael Hess (Neumarkt, DE)
Assignee: DEHN SE + CO KG
H05K5/0204F16M13/02H01Q1/1228H02G3/32
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Patent No.
US 11,425,828
App. No.
16/626,660
Granted
Aug 23, 2022
Kind
B2
Abstract

The invention relates to a multi-part universal housing for receiving information technology, measurement technology and communication technology components also with an integrated surge protector for applications under a very wide range of climatic conditions and with a high protection level. The housing consists of a main housing body, wherein a removable housing lid is provided on the front side and a mounting device can be attached on the rear side of the main housing body. The mounting device is furthermore designed as an elongate bracket having two elbowed portions, wherein each elbowed bracket end has at least one fastening recess, and at least two spaced fastening apertures are provided in the bracket region disposed between the elbowed portions, the distance between said apertures corresponding to fastening domes disposed on the rear side of the main housing body.

Claims (35)

1. A multi-part universal housing ( 1 ) for receiving information technology, measurement technology and communication technology components also with an integrated surge protector for applications under a very wide range of climatic conditions and with a high protection level, wherein the housing ( 1 ) consists of a main housing body ( 2 ), wherein a removable housing lid ( 3 ) is provided on the front side and a mounting device can be attached on the rear side of the main housing body ( 2 ),

characterized in that

the mounting device is designed as an elongate bracket ( 4 ) having two elbowed portions, wherein each elbowed bracket end has at least one fastening recess ( 5 ; 6 ), and at least two spaced fastening apertures ( 7 ; 8 ) are provided in the bracket region disposed between the elbowed portions, the distance between said apertures corresponding to fastening domes ( 9 ; 10 ; 11 ; 12 ) disposed on the rear side of the main housing body ( 2 ),

furthermore, the bracket ( 4 ) has, between the elbowed portions, at least two tabs ( 13 ; 14 ; 15 ; 16 ) extending in parallel to the longitudinal dimension of the bracket ( 4 ) and protruding laterally from the bracket ( 4 ), wherein the tabs ( 13 ; 14 ; 15 ; 16 ) have a bend or angular offset and at least one recess ( 19 ; 20 ) in the form of an oblong hole or slot, and the bend or angular offset extend counter to the elbowed bracket ends,

the bracket ( 4 ) is fixable to the fastening domes ( 9 ; 10 ; 11 ; 12 ) in at least two different positions at different angles to each other to, one the one hand, accomplish horizontal or vertical pole mounting by using retaining straps ( 22 ; 23 ) or like means threaded through the recess ( 19 ; 20 ) in the shape of an oblong hole or slot if the tabs ( 13 ; 14 ; 15 ; 16 ) are in a position protruding from the rear side of the main housing body ( 2 ), or to perform mounting to a wall by means of the fastening recesses ( 5 ; 6 ) if the tabs ( 13 ; 14 ; 15 ; 16 ) are in a position facing the rear side of the main housing body ( 2 ).

2. The multi-part universal housing according to claim 1 ,

characterized in that

the fastening domes ( 9 ; 10 ; 11 ; 12 ) are designed as screw domes and are located on the rear side of the main housing body ( 2 ) in a 12-3-6 and 9 o'clock position.

3. The multi-part universal housing according to claim 1 or 2 ,

characterized in that

the tabs ( 13 ; 14 ; 15 ; 16 ) are configured as a plurality and in pairs.

4. The multi-part universal housing according to claim 1 ,

characterized in that

with a substantially rectangular housing ( 1 ), the clear length dimensions of the bracket ( 4 ) are chosen to be larger than the smallest side, but smaller than the largest side of the rectangle of the housing, wherein, for mounting to a wall, the bracket ends protrude from the housing with fastening recesses ( 5 ; 6 ).

5. The multi-part universal housing according to claim 1 ,

characterized in that

the bracket ( 4 ) is a stamped and bent part.

6. The multi-part universal housing according to claim 1 ,

characterized in that

recesses ( 30 ) are provided on the main housing body ( 2 ) for receiving at least one cable feed with strain relief ( 31 ; 32 ).

7. The multi-part universal housing according to claim 1 ,

characterized in that

between the main housing body ( 2 ) and the housing lid ( 3 ), a peripheral seal is formed, the housing lid ( 3 ) having a protrusion to protect the seal from harmful environmental influences.

8. The multi-part universal housing according to claim 1 ,

characterized in that

a diaphragm valve is insertable into the rear housing side of the main housing body ( 2 ) to compensate for climatic fluctuations, wherein the diaphragm valve is protected from direct exposure to moisture by the bracket ( 4 ) extending thereabove.

9. The multi-part universal housing according to claim 1 ,

characterized in that

the main housing body ( 2 ) has a label with an earthing symbol in the region of a connectable earth connection.

10. The multi-part universal housing according to claim 1 ,

characterized in that

the housing ( 1 ) possesses multiple portions or chambers of different protection levels.

11. The multi-part universal housing according to claim 1 ,

characterized in that

the housing ( 1 ) consists of a conductive material, in particular a die-cast material, here even more particularly an aluminum die-cast material.

Assignments (3)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jul 19, 2022
From: DEHN SE + CO KG
To: DEHN SE
Reel/Frame 060546/0572 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded May 7, 2021
From: MOOSBURGER, BENJAMIN; BROSSARDT, ANSGAR; SCHRAFL, JULIUS MARIA; BRAUN, TOBIAS; HESS, MICHAEL
To: DEHN SE + CO KG
Reel/Frame 056165/0572 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded May 7, 2021
From: GÖTZ, MARKUS
To: DEHN SE + CO KG
Reel/Frame 056165/0597 →
Priority Claims (2)
DE 202018101873.6 · Apr 6, 2018 · national
DE 202018103690.4 · Jun 28, 2018 · national
Continuity (1)
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