Modular communication assembly

• US 7,227,945 B2
• Filed: 07/31/2003
• Issued: 06/05/2007
• Est. Priority Date: 08/01/2002
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Electronic Micro Systems Inc. (Halma PLC)
• Original Assignee: Electronic Micro Systems Inc. (Halma PLC)
• Inventors: Takacs, A. Thomas, Keppel, Ron
• Primary Examiner(s): Deane, Jr.; William J.
• Application Number:
  US10/631,290
• Publication Number:
  US 20040147173A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,405 Days
• Field of Search: 379/453, 379/454, 312/223.4, 52/275
• US Class Current: 379/453
• 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, wherein each of said modular components comprise at least one endwall having a plurality of apertures, said modular components being configured to be interchangeably secured to one another in a plurality of vertical arrangements by a plurality of fasteners extending between respective apertures in adjacent endwalls;

at least one of said modular components comprising a communication device mounting member configured for supporting a communication device, and at least two of said modular components are configured to perform different functions.

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 said endwall is recessed.

9. A modular communication assembly comprising:

a tubular communication device mounting member configured to support a communication device; and

a plurality of modular components comprise at least one endwall comprising a plurality of apertures, said modular components being configured to be interchangeably secured to one another in a vertical arrangement by a plurality of fasteners extending between respective apertures in adjacent endwalls and being further configured to be interchangeably secured to said tubular communication device mounting member in a plurality of vertical arrangements, wherein at least two of said modular components are configured to perform different functions.

10. A modular communication assembly as in claim 9, wherein said plurality of modular components comprises at least one component chosen from the group consisting of an extension sleeve and a light assembly.

11. A modular communication assembly as in claim 9, wherein said plurality of modular components includes a strobe light assembly.

12. A modular communication assembly as in claim 9, further comprising an endcap configured to be secured to said mounting member or any one of said modular components.

13. A modular communication assembly as in claim 9, further comprising a base member configured to be secured to a horizontal surface.

14. A modular communication assembly as in claim 9, further comprising a mounting bracket configured for securing the assembled system to a vertical surface.

15. A modular communication assembly as in claim 9, further comprising at least one gasket configured to be positioned between two of said modular components.

16. A modular communication assembly as in claim 9, wherein said plurality of modular components are configured such that they may be assembled in a plurality of vertical arrangements.