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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 10, 1999
Filed:
Dec. 24, 1997
Mark R Harris, Woodlawn, CA;
Adrianus Van Gaal, Kanata, CA;
Joseph Lommen, Nepean, CA;
Rand C Cheesman, Dunrobin, CA;
Northern Telecom Limited, Montreal, CA;
Abstract
A telecommunications rack is provided to house telecommunications equipment, to conform to standards set by NEBS and ETSI, and provide the advantages of a lightweight rack while remaining stiff. This rack has two upright supports wherein each upright support has a truss member secured to vertical members. The truss configuration permits easier access to cabling and reduces the weight of the rack. The rack also incorporates a base with adjustable feet for improved levelling after the rack is installed. The base also may be pre-stressed, which is advantageous in locations that are susceptible to seismic occurrences to reduce the risk of damaging the telecommunications equipment during such occurrences.