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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 25, 2011
Filed:
Apr. 28, 2005
Stewart A. Levesque, Scotland, CT (US);
Lars R. Larsen, Old Lyme, CT (US);
Stewart A. Levesque, Scotland, CT (US);
Lars R. Larsen, Old Lyme, CT (US);
Ortronics, Inc., New London, CT (US);
Abstract
Rack systems are provided for use in mounting or positioning of electronic components and other equipment. The disclosed rack systems that are seismically sound and adapted for packaging/shipment in a disassembled condition. The rack systems include at least one upright, a base assembly and a top frame assembly. The base assembly includes a base unit, at least one internal upright brace and at least one external upright brace. The base assembly defines a bounded region for receipt of an upright. Similarly, the top frame assembly defines a bounded region for receipt of the opposite end of the upright. When assembled at a desired location, the disclosed rack systems comply with applicable seismic-related design and performance parameters, including specifically the Zone 4 standard, and accommodate desirable cable management functions.