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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 22, 2003
Filed:
Apr. 14, 2000
Mark C. Smith, Huntsville, AL (US);
Scott L. Carden, Huntsville, AL (US);
Adtran, Inc., Huntsville, AL (US);
Abstract
A mounting system is provided whereby a data communications system can be mounted in a plurality of different ways in one or more standard size rack openings and on planar surfaces. A first bracket selection and arrangement provides side by side dual mounting of two closures within a first rack having a first rack width. A second bracket selection and arrangement provides side by side dual mounting of two enclosures within a second rack having a second rack width greater than the first rack width. A third bracket selection and arrangement provides a single mounting of one enclosure in the first rack. A fourth bracket selection and arrangement provides a single mounting of one enclosure in the second rack. A fifth bracket selection and arrangement provides a single mounting of one enclosure on a planar surface.