Modular communication assembly

• US 20040147173A1
• Filed: 07/31/2003
• Published: 07/29/2004
• Est. Priority Date: 08/01/2002
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Electronic Micro Systems Inc. (Halma PLC)
• Original Assignee: Electronic Micro Systems Inc. (Halma PLC)
• Inventors: Takacs, A. Thomas, Keppel, Ron
• Granted Patent: US 7,227,945 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 439/701
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 13/518 for holding or embracing several coupling parts, e.g. frames

Abstract

A modular communication support system includes a plurality of modular components configured to be secured to one another in a vertical arrangement, with one of the modular components having a communication device mounting member configured for supporting a communication device. The plurality of modular components are configured such that they may be assembled in a plurality of vertical arrangements.

Claims

1. A modular communication support system comprising:

a plurality of modular components configured to be secured to one another in a vertical arrangement, one of said modular components comprising a communication device mounting member configured for supporting a communication device, wherein said plurality of modular components are configured such that they may be assembled in a plurality of vertical arrangements.

2. The modular support system of claim 1, wherein said plurality of modular components includes at least one component chosen from the group consisting of an extension sleeve and a light assembly.

3. The modular support system of claim 1 wherein said plurality of modular components includes a strobe light assembly.

4. The modular support system of claim 1, further comprising an endcap configured to be secured to any one of said modular components

5. The modular support system of claim 1, further comprising a base member configured for securing the assembled system to a horizontal surface.

6. The modular support system of claim 1, further comprising a mounting bracket configured for securing the assembled system to a vertical surface.

7. The modular support system of claim 1, further comprising at least one gasket configured to be positioned between two of said modular components.

8. The modular support system of claim 1, wherein each of said modular components has at least one endwall, and said modular components are configured to be secured to one another by a plurality of fasteners extending between adjacent endwalls.

9. The modular support system of claim 8, wherein said endwall is recessed.

10. A modular communication assembly comprising:

a tubular communication device mounting member configured to support a communication device, and a plurality of modular components secured to said tubular communication device mounting member in a vertical, end to end arrangement.

11. A modular communication assembly as in claim 10, wherein said plurality of modular components comprises at least one component chosen from the group consisting of an extension sleeve and a light assembly.

12. A modular communication assembly as in claim 10, wherein said plurality of modular components includes a strobe light assembly.

13. A modular communication assembly as in claim 10, further comprising an endcap configured to be secured to said mounting member or any one of said modular components.

14. A modular communication assembly as in claim 10, further comprising a base member configured to be secured to a horizontal surface.

15. A modular communication assembly as in claim 10, further comprising a mounting bracket configured for securing the assembled system to a vertical surface.

16. A modular communication assembly as in claim 10, further comprising at least one gasket configured to be positioned between two of said modular components.

17. A modular communication assembly as in claim 10, wherein each of said modular components has at least one endwall, and said modular components are configured to be secured to one another by a plurality of fasteners extending between adjacent endwalls.

18. A modular communication assembly as in claim 10, wherein said plurality of modular components are configured such that they may be assembled in a plurality of vertical arrangements.

19. A modular component for use in a modular communication assembly comprising:

a hollow tube having at least one recessed endwall, said recessed endwall configured for securing a plurality of modular components thereto.

20. The modular component for use in a modular communication assembly as in claim 19, wherein said modular component is selected from the group consisting of a communication device mounting member configured to support a communication device, an extension sleeve and a light assembly.