Shipping container security unit quick mount device

• US 20070075076A1
• Filed: 10/31/2005
• Published: 04/05/2007
• Est. Priority Date: 09/30/2005
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: The Boeing Co.
• Original Assignee: The Boeing Co.
• Inventors: Hewitt, Gordon, Lauenstein, Peter, Zierten, Guy
• Granted Patent: US 7,649,459 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 220/1.500
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 2203/10 Transponders
• CPC Class Codes: B65D 90/00 Component parts, details or accessories for large containers B65D88/34 - B65D88/78 take precedence

Abstract

Methods and apparatuses for attaching electronics equipment to a cargo container are disclosed. A device in accordance with the present invention comprises a first portion, comprising a wireguide, a second portion, coupled to the first portion at an edge of the first portion, at an approximate right angle to the first portion, the wireguide continuing to at least a part of the second portion, and a third portion, coupled to the second portion, the third portion being approximately perpendicular to the first portion and approximately parallel to the second portion, wherein the second portion and the third portion are designed to accommodate a door flange of a cargo container to attach the mounting device to the cargo container.

Claims

1. A mounting device for attaching electronics equipment to a cargo container, comprising:

a first portion, comprising a wireguide;

a second portion, coupled to the first portion at an edge of the first portion, at an approximate right angle to the first portion, the wireguide continuing to at least a part of the second portion; and

a third portion, coupled to the second portion, the third portion being approximately perpendicular to the first portion and approximately parallel to the second portion, wherein the second portion and the third portion are designed to accommodate a door flange of a cargo container to attach the mounting device to the cargo container.

2. The mounting device of claim 1, further comprising a bracket, coupled to the first portion of the mounting device, wherein the electronics equipment is attached to the bracket.

3. The mounting device of claim 2, wherein the second portion, upon attaching the hanger to the cargo container, moves a door seal from between the second portion and the third portion.

4. The mounting device of claim 3, wherein a wire from the electronics equipment is placed in the wireguide.

5. The mounting device of claim 4, wherein at least the second portion protects the wire from being damaged by a door of the cargo container.

6. The mounting device of claim 5, wherein the bracket is attached to the cargo container.

7. The mounting device of claim 6, wherein the electronics equipment is a security unit.

8. The mounting device of claim 7, wherein the electronics equipment is a tracking unit.

9. The mounting device of claim 8, further comprising a shelf, coupled to the bracket, for aiding in supporting the electronics equipment.

10. A method of mounting electronics to a cargo container using the mounting device of claim 1.

11. A mounting device for mounting an electronic device inside of a shipping container, comprising:

a first surface including at least one wireguide and at least one keyway, the first surface designed to accept mounting of the electronic device;

a second surface, coupled to the first surface, wherein the second surface is designed to fit between a first door and a door flange of a second door on a cargo container; and

a third surface, coupled to the second surface such that the third surface is substantially perpendicular to the first surface, wherein the second surface and the third surface attach the mounting device to the shipping container.

12. The mounting device of claim 11, wherein a bracket is mounted between the electronic device and the mounting device using the at least one keyway.

13. The mounting device of claim 12, wherein the second side also includes the at least one wireguide.

14. The mounting device of claim 13, wherein at least the second side protects a wire connected to the electronic device.

15. The mounting device of claim 14, wherein the electronics equipment is a security unit.

16. The mounting device of claim 14, wherein the electronics equipment is a tracking unit.

17. A method of mounting electronics to a cargo container using the mounting device of claim 11.