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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 13, 2004
Filed:
Jun. 01, 2001
Calvin L. Fort, Franklin, WI (US);
Paul C. Burke, Lake Forest, IL (US);
Telefonix, Inc., Chicago, IL (US);
Abstract
A mounting assembly for a product, such as a video camera comprises a shroud for holding a security system sensor and a fastener for attaching the shroud to the product so as to hold the sensor against the product. The shroud further comprises a mounting flange, a cavity for holding electrical connectors, and passageways for cables. The shroud has an opening for receiving electrical connectors and a cover therefor to limit access to the electrical connectors. A fatigue reducing grommet is attached to a main cable at its entry point into the shroud. The shroud includes a seat for receiving the sensor, the sensor being connected to a security system via the electrical connectors. A fastener extends through a flange of the shroud, the cover and the sensor and into the product. An optional power cable carries power from the main cable to power the product. Thereby the sensor is securely attached to the product and the cables and connectors for the security system are neatly tucked away in the shroud. Enclosing the electrical connectors in the shroud improves security and enhances the appearance of the product display.