Method and Apparatus for Mounting a Power Converter
First Claim
1. A mounting assembly for a power converter having a housing with outer sidewalls and a lip extending outwardly from at least a portion of the outer sidewalls, the mounting assembly comprising:
- a generally planar flange having;
a front and a rear surface and an opening configured to allow passage of the sidewalls of the converter therethrough;
the front surface of the flange having a mating surface extending substantially around the opening to receive a rear face of the lip of the power converter;
the rear surface of the flange configured to engage a generally planar mounting surface; and
a plurality of fastener openings displaced from the mating surface to clear the lip of the power converter when the lip is positioned against the mating surface;
a sealing member fitting between the mating surface of the flange and the rear face of the lip; and
a plurality of fastening members, each fastening member engaging one of the fastener openings from the front surface of the flange and having an edge engaging a front face of the lip when the lip is positioned against the mating surface to sealingly compress the sealing member between the mating surface and the rear face of the lip.
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Abstract
The present invention provides a power converter mounting system including a flange that cooperates with a power converter and an enclosure. The flange includes a through hole that cooperates with an opening in the enclosure to permit the power converter to extend therethrough. A number of fasteners connect to the flange and overhang a portion of the power converter. The fasteners are configured to be manipulated from a front side of the power converter. An outer perimeter of the flange extends beyond the opening in the enclosure. The flange is secured to the enclosure with a number of fasteners that are also operable from the front side of the power converter. The power converter mounting assembly is configured to secure a power converter to an enclosure so as to satisfy a variety of sealing requirements as well as allowing convenient servicing of the power converter system.
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16 Claims
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1. A mounting assembly for a power converter having a housing with outer sidewalls and a lip extending outwardly from at least a portion of the outer sidewalls, the mounting assembly comprising:
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a generally planar flange having; a front and a rear surface and an opening configured to allow passage of the sidewalls of the converter therethrough; the front surface of the flange having a mating surface extending substantially around the opening to receive a rear face of the lip of the power converter; the rear surface of the flange configured to engage a generally planar mounting surface; and a plurality of fastener openings displaced from the mating surface to clear the lip of the power converter when the lip is positioned against the mating surface; a sealing member fitting between the mating surface of the flange and the rear face of the lip; and a plurality of fastening members, each fastening member engaging one of the fastener openings from the front surface of the flange and having an edge engaging a front face of the lip when the lip is positioned against the mating surface to sealingly compress the sealing member between the mating surface and the rear face of the lip. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method of mounting a power converter to an enclosure comprising the steps of:
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attaching a flange to an inner surface of the enclosure with one or more first fasteners operable from the interior of the enclosure; and securing the power converter to the flange with one or more second fasteners operable from the interior of the enclosure. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11)
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12. A mounting assembly for a power converter having a housing with outer sidewalls and a lip extending outwardly from at least a portion of the outer sidewalls, the mounting assembly comprising:
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an enclosure having a plurality of sides, a rear surface, a front surface, an access opening extending through at least a portion of the front surface, and a mounting opening extending through at least a portion of the rear surface; an access panel removably covering the opening in the front surface of the enclosure; a generally planar flange positioned on the rear surface of the enclosure having; a front surface, a rear surface, and an opening configured to allow passage of the sidewalls of the converter therethrough wherein the flange is positioned on the rear surface of the enclosure such that the opening in the rear surface and the opening in the flange are generally aligned; the front surface of the flange having a mating surface extending substantially around the opening to receive a rear face of the lip of the power converter; the rear surface of the flange configured to engage a generally planar mounting surface; a plurality of first fastener openings displaced from an outer edge of the flange; and a plurality of second fastener openings displaced from the mating surface to clear the lip of the power converter when the lip is positioned against the mating surface; a sealing member fitting between the mating surface of the flange and the rear face of the lip; and a plurality of first fastening members, each first fastening member engaging one of the first fastener openings from the front surface of the flange to connect the flange to the rear surface of the enclosure; a plurality of second fastening members, each second fastening member engaging one of the second fastener openings from the front surface of the flange and having an edge engaging a front face of the lip when the lip is positioned against the mating surface to sealingly compress the sealing member between the mating surface and the rear face of the lip. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16)
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Specification