Retractable datacommunications rack
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1. A retractable datacommunications rack, comprising:
- a mounting member configured to mount to a mounting structure;
a linkage mounted to the mounting member;
an enclosure mounted on the linkage and configured to provide locations for datacotmmunications interconnections;
wherein the linkage is configured to move the enclosure between a retracted raised position and a lowered working position;
an upward facing open channel extending in a parallel direction in relation to the enclosure;
a first upward facing open bridge member pivotally mounted to the open channel and extending to a first side of the enclosure, the first upward facing open bridge member being pivotal relative to the enclosure; and
a second upward facing open bridge member pivotally mounted to the open channel and extending to a second side of the enclosure, the second upward facing open bridge member being pivotal relative to the enclosure.
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Abstract
A retractable datacommunications rack includes: a mounting member configured to mount to a mounting structure; a linkage mounted to the mounting member; and an enclosure mounted on the linkage and configured to provide locations for datacommunications interconnections. The linkage is configured to move the enclosure between a retracted raised position and a lowered working position.
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18 Claims
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1. A retractable datacommunications rack, comprising:
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a mounting member configured to mount to a mounting structure; a linkage mounted to the mounting member; an enclosure mounted on the linkage and configured to provide locations for datacotmmunications interconnections; wherein the linkage is configured to move the enclosure between a retracted raised position and a lowered working position; an upward facing open channel extending in a parallel direction in relation to the enclosure; a first upward facing open bridge member pivotally mounted to the open channel and extending to a first side of the enclosure, the first upward facing open bridge member being pivotal relative to the enclosure; and a second upward facing open bridge member pivotally mounted to the open channel and extending to a second side of the enclosure, the second upward facing open bridge member being pivotal relative to the enclosure. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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11. A retractable datacomnmunications assembly, comprising:
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a mounting member configured to mount to a mounting structure; a linkage mounted to the mounting member; an enclosure mounted on the linkage and configured to provide locations for datacommunications interconnections; wherein the linkage is configured to move the enclosure between a retracted raised position and a lowered working position; the assembly further comprising two fiber optic cables interconnected in one of the locations of datacommunications interconnections; an upward facing open channel extending in a parallel direction in relation to the enclosure; a first upward facing open bridge member pivotally mounted to the open channel and extending to a first side of the enclosure, the first upward facing open bridge member being pivotal relative to the enclosure; and a second upward facing open bridge member pivotally mounted to the open channel and extending to a second side of the enclosure, the second upward facing open bridge member being pivotal relative to the enclosure; wherein the fiber optic cables are routed to the enclosure along one or both of the first and second open bridge members, and wherein the first and second open bridge members are configured so that the fiber optic cables experience substantially no increase in tension in moving between the raised and lowered positions. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17)
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18. A retractable datacommunications assembly, comprising:
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a mounting member configured to mount to a mounting structure; a linkage mounted to the mounting member; and an enclosure mounted on the linkage and configured to provide locations for datacommunications interconnections; wherein the linkage is configured to move the enclosure between a retracted raised position and a lowered working position; the assembly further comprising two fiber optic cables interconnected in one of the locations of datacommunications interconnections; an upward facing open channel extending in a parallel direction in relation to the enclosure; a first upward facing open bridge member pivotally mounted to the open channel and extending to a first side of the enclosure, the first upward facing open bridge member being pivotal relative to the enclosure; and a second upward facing open bridge member pivotally mounted to the open channel and extending to a second side of the enclosure the second upward facing open bridge member being pivotal relative to the enclosure; wherein the enclosure further comprises a fiber management section that receives the fiber optic cables.
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