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US 7,592,543 · App. 12/264,373 · Granted Sep 22, 2009

Wall mounted enclosure with rotating patch panel frame

Assignee: Panduit Corp.
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Patent No.
US 7,592,543
App. No.
12/264,373
Granted
Sep 22, 2009
Kind
B2
Abstract

An apparatus for mounting electrical equipment includes a frame for carrying electrical equipment, a hinge connected to the frame, and a cable ring connected to the hinge. The cable ring is positioned between the frame and an axis of rotation of the hinge.

Claims (10)

1. An apparatus for mounting electrical equipment, the apparatus comprising: an enclosure; a frame rotatably connected to the enclosure, wherein the frame rotates about an axis of rotation from a closed position inside of the enclosure to an open position outside of the enclosure to allow access to electrical equipment mounted on the frame; a bracket connected to the frame, wherein the bracket is positioned between the frame and the axis of rotation; and a cable ring connected to the bracket.

2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a door rotatably connected to the enclosure.

3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the door and the frame are positioned on opposite sides of the enclosure.

4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the door and the frame are positioned on adjacent sides of the enclosure.

5. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a stop member connected to and extending from the enclosure.

6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the stop member contacts the frame at a predetermined rotation of the frame about the axis of rotation.

7. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a patch panel connected to the frame.

8. The apparatus of claim 7 , further comprising a cable manager connected to the frame, wherein the cable manager is positioned adjacent to the patch panel.

9. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the bracket includes an opening for receiving the cable ring.

10. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the cable ring includes a D-ring.

Continuity (3)
Continuation 1153017700 · Sep 8, 2006
Provisional Application 6071499700 · Sep 8, 2005
Related Publication 20090086463A1 · Apr 2, 2009