Modular surface mountable enclosure
First Claim
1. A surface mountable enclosure comprising a bezel and at least one enclosure module, said at least one enclosure module comprising a lid retraction mechanism, said lid retraction mechanism comprising:
- a pair of brackets each comprising a channel comprising a first section extending generally in a first direction and a second section extending generally in a second direction, said first section having a length greater than said second section, said first and second sections joining at a first intersection;
a lid comprising first and second sides, each of said first and second sides comprising first and second pins extending from said each first and second sides, said pins configured such that when said lid is in a closed position said first pins engage said second sections of said channels of said pair of brackets and said second pins engage said first intersections of said channels of said pair of brackets and such that when said lid is in an open position said first and second pins engage said first sections of said channels of said pair of brackets.
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Abstract
A modular, customizable, versatile, easy to use, easy to install, aesthetically pleasing surface mountable enclosure is presented. In one or more embodiments, the enclosure includes a modular housing that is configured to be gangable with one or more other housings to provide a range of sizes and configurations. In one or more embodiments, the modular housing is configured to accept a variety of interchangeable cassettes or modules that provide a variety of cable and power connections or other resources. In one or more embodiments, the modular housing includes an articulating lid mechanism that is configured to smoothly open and slide neatly out of the way while occupying a reduced volume than the lid mechanisms of the prior art. In one or more embodiments, the enclosure includes cam driven mounting clamps that allow the enclosure to be quickly and easily secured to a table top or other mounting surface.
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20 Claims
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1. A surface mountable enclosure comprising a bezel and at least one enclosure module, said at least one enclosure module comprising a lid retraction mechanism, said lid retraction mechanism comprising:
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a pair of brackets each comprising a channel comprising a first section extending generally in a first direction and a second section extending generally in a second direction, said first section having a length greater than said second section, said first and second sections joining at a first intersection; a lid comprising first and second sides, each of said first and second sides comprising first and second pins extending from said each first and second sides, said pins configured such that when said lid is in a closed position said first pins engage said second sections of said channels of said pair of brackets and said second pins engage said first intersections of said channels of said pair of brackets and such that when said lid is in an open position said first and second pins engage said first sections of said channels of said pair of brackets. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A surface mountable enclosure comprising a bezel and at least one enclosure module, said at least one enclosure module comprising at least one clamping mechanism for securing said enclosure to said surface, said clamping mechanism comprising:
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a bracket slidably mounted to a shaft attached to said enclosure module, said bracket comprising a locking plate to restrain movement of said bracket along said shaft in a first direction but allowing movement along said shaft a second direction opposite from said first direction; a cam lever comprising a lever end and a cam lobe pivotally attached to said bracket, said cam lobe having a maximum extent; wherein said cam lever is configured to contact an underside of said surface at a first location adjacent to said lever end and a second location adjacent to said maximum extent of said cam lobe when said enclosure is mounted to said table. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A surface mountable enclosure comprising:
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a bezel; at least one enclosure module, said at least one enclosure module comprising a plurality mount points configured to maintain a plurality of cassettes having standardized sizes at a plurality of mounting positions at first and second tier heights within an interior of said enclosure module, said mount points being configured such that a top of a cassette mounted at a first mounting position at said second tier height is immediately adjacent to a side of a cassette mounted at a second mounting position at said first tier height. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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