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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 26, 2008
Filed:
Nov. 12, 2002
Jeffrey L. Beseth, Raymore, MO (US);
Daniel J. Cool, Overland Park, KS (US);
Paul J. Rollheiser, Kansas City, KS (US);
Sheldon T. Wheaton, Olathe, KS (US);
Brian F. Ruff, Lee's Summit, MO (US);
Jared S. Klein, Overland Park, KS (US);
Jeffrey L. Beseth, Raymore, MO (US);
Daniel J. Cool, Overland Park, KS (US);
Paul J. Rollheiser, Kansas City, KS (US);
Sheldon T. Wheaton, Olathe, KS (US);
Brian F. Ruff, Lee's Summit, MO (US);
Jared S. Klein, Overland Park, KS (US);
Garmin International, Inc., Olathe, KS (US);
Abstract
An equipment module, a module retention device, as well as a system and a method for mounting equipment modules are disclosed. The modules can be installed without tools, using the retention device. Each module includes a chassis unit which slides into a unit rack, which is in turn attached to a mounting frame. The entire assembly may be mounted to an instrument panel. The module retention device is attached to the chassis unit, typically engaging a slot on the rack. A rotating fastener secures the retention device in the engaged position. The method includes inserting an electronic module into the open end of a unit rack, sliding an engagement lug attached to a cam lever into engagement with a slot on the rack, electrically coupling a connector on the module with a connector on the rack, and attaching the rack to the mounting frame.