JP2010522373A - Adjustable computer component mounting system - Google Patents

Abstract

An adjustable system for mounting computer components on a surface, including an adjustable horizontal assembly having a pivoting mounting structure, an adjustable vertical assembly featuring two sliding extrusions, and a computer component in the workplace Includes a long screw and a stopper wedge engaged for efficient installation. In one embodiment, the system is a vertical assembly that vertically adapts to the first dimension of the component, the vertical assembly being slidable within the outer extrusion, the inner extrusion (the outer extrusion). And a stopper means that substantially prevents the inner and outer extrusions from moving relative to each other, and a base that stabilizes the component (tightly attached to the distal end of the outer extrusion). And mounting means (attached to the vertical assembly) to secure the system to the surface.

Description

  The present invention relates to an adjustable computer component installation system.

  Desktop computers are now everywhere in businesses, schools, and homes, and are used for a variety of different tasks, including office work, digital photo composition, video editing, and Internet access. Almost all desktop computers are modular and have components that can be easily replaced or upgraded. In a typical configuration, a desktop computer houses a central processing unit and other major components in a case, also known as a computer chassis, cabinet, tower, box or housing. The computer case must be centrally located with respect to other components, but can be bulky or disturbed in the workplace. Therefore, when furniture designers and furniture manufacturers configure office furniture and office-like furniture to meet the demands for these types of modular systems, computer components, especially computer cases, are increasingly used in the workplace. It is positioned in the workplace to allow easy access to the components, while also taking into account minimization.

  One approach was to develop a system that puts computer components under the desktop. In one such system, the mounting bracket can be secured in a position under the desk that holds the components. In this type of system, access to many areas of the component may be restricted. If the mounting bracket is allowed to rotate under the desktop, additional space may be required to allow rotation. Furthermore, because computer components are often bulky and heavy, it is vital that the components be kept as secure and secure as possible in place. Thus, the positioning and positioning of the brackets to keep the components firmly can require a lot of adjustment, since the dimensions and weight of the computer components can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer or product line. Although some systems utilize both vertical and horizontal adjustments, typical systems utilize a clamp plate and threaded engagement to perform the adjustment. In situations where a large number of computer components are to be installed or removed within a short time, such conventional screw-type systems require a large amount of labor and time to obtain accurate adjustments. Therefore, desktop computer components that allow rotation for access to devices and peripheral components while still maintaining an efficient work space while requiring the least amount of energy and time to perform It would be desirable to provide a computer component mounting system that implements horizontal and vertical adjustments to secure underneath.

(Disclosure of the Invention)
In one embodiment, the present invention provides a computer component mounting system that adjusts perpendicularly to a first dimension of a computer component, the vertical assembly comprising an outer extrusion, an inner extrusion (inner The slidably engaged portion of the outer extrusion portion), stopper means for substantially preventing the inner and outer extrusion portions from moving relative to each other, and a computer component Mounting means with a stabilizing base (the base is tightly attached to the distal end of the outer extrusion) and which secures the computer component mounting system to the surface (the mounting means is attached to the vertical assembly) And.

  In another embodiment, the invention provides a wedge as a stopper means (the wedge is operably engaged between the inner and outer extrusions) and a long screw (the long screw is the first And a second end and is engaged with a wedge and a screw at the first end), and when the long screw is turned in the first direction, the wedge moves upwards and When the long screw is turned in the second direction, the wedge is held in place between the inner and outer extrusions so that the outer and outer extrusions do not move substantially relative to each other. It moves downwards and disengages to allow the inner and outer extrusions to slide relative to each other.

  In yet another embodiment, the present invention further includes a handle connected to the second end of the long screw to facilitate turning the long screw.

  In one embodiment, the present invention includes a horizontal assembly that is horizontally adapted to a second dimension of the computer component.

  In yet another embodiment, the present invention includes a horizontal assembly, the horizontal assembly comprising a horizontal platform, a slider grip assembly, and a swivel knob, wherein the swivel knob is operatively associated with the horizontal platform and slider grip assembly. In combination, the slider grip assembly may be adjusted outward and inward from the horizontal platform to engage at least one surface of the computer component.

  In another embodiment, the present invention includes a slider grip assembly, the slider grip assembly comprising a slider platform operatively engaged with a gripping edge, the gripping edge projecting vertically from the slider platform, and Slide outward and inward relative to the horizontal platform to engage the surface.

  In yet another embodiment, the present invention includes a slider grip assembly, the slider grip assembly further comprising a clamp plate assembly (the clamp plate assembly is operably engaged with the slider platform and swivel knob), resulting in , Turning the swivel knob in the first direction lowers the clamp plate assembly and removably presses it against the adjacent surface of the computer component so that the gripping edge removably engages the surface of the computer component The slider platform and the horizontal platform are not substantially moved relative to each other.

  In other embodiments, the present invention includes a clamp plate assembly that includes at least one elastomeric layer and removably presses against an adjacent surface of a computer component.

  In some embodiments, the present invention includes a slider platform, where the slider platform comprises a slot, the horizontal platform comprises a slot, and the swivel knob is a knob engaged with the first end of the bar. And a second end of the bar is inserted through the slot in the horizontal platform and through the slot in the slider platform to engage the clamp plate assembly.

  In yet another embodiment, the present invention includes a bar that is operably engaged in a slot of a slider platform and a slot of a horizontal platform so that the bar is the length of the slider platform slot. To adjust the horizontal assembly to the second dimension of the computer component.

  In some embodiments, the present invention includes mounting means, the mounting means comprising a swivel guide plate engaged with the horizontal assembly, the swivel guide plate configured to be mounted on a mounting track on the surface. ing.

  In yet another embodiment, the present invention includes a swivel guide plate, the swivel guide plate comprising a slot, and a swivel knob rod is inserted through the slot and engages the horizontal assembly.

  In some embodiments, the present invention includes a long screw that operably engages a horizontal platform such that the horizontal and vertical assemblies operate as an integrated unit.

  In some embodiments, the present invention includes a long screw that operably engages a horizontal platform that is located near the swivel knob.

  In another embodiment, the present invention is tightly attached to an inner extrusion having a distal end, an outer extrusion having a distal end, and a distal end of the inner extrusion. The base includes a second horizontal assembly that is tightly attached to the distal end of the outer extrusion, and is configured to adjust horizontally to the same dimensions as the computer components, so that the computer The components are engaged on three surfaces each by a horizontal assembly, a vertical assembly and a second horizontal assembly.

  In some embodiments, the present invention includes mounting means, the mounting means comprising a swivel guide plate engaged with the horizontal assembly, the swivel guide plate configured to be mounted on a mounting track on the surface. ing.

  In yet another embodiment, the present invention includes mounting means, the mounting means comprising a swivel guide plate engaged with the vertical assembly, the swivel guide plate configured to be mounted on a mounting track on the surface. ing.

  In some embodiments, the present invention further includes a lock that secures the computer component within the computer component mounting system.

  In yet another embodiment, the invention includes a method of installing a computer component in an installation system, the method comprising: (a) loosening a swivel knob; and (b) attaching a slider grip assembly to the first of the computer component. Sliding outwardly to a dimension longer than the dimension of (c), releasing the stopper means, and (d) sliding the inner extrusion upwardly to a dimension larger than the second dimension of the computer component. And (e) placing a computer component having one surface over the base (the base is in close engagement with the distal end of the outer extrusion to stabilize the computer component); (F) Horizontal platform is computer Lowering the inner extrusion against the base until it engages an adjacent surface of the component; (g) tightening the stopper means; and (h) engaging the front surface of the computer component, Including sliding the slider grip assembly inward; (i) tightening the swivel knob to secure the computer components within the installation system; and (j) securing the swivel guide plate onto the installed rail. is doing. Other embodiments of the method of installation may include a swivel knob, the swivel knob operably engaged with the horizontal platform and slider grip assembly, and loosening the swivel knob causes the slider grip assembly to slide outward from the horizontal platform. Enable. Yet another embodiment of a method of installing a computer component may include a stopper means, the stopper means operably engaging between a wedge (the wedge is between an inner extrusion, an outer extrusion and a long screw. And a long screw (the long screw is engaged by a wedge and a screw). Some embodiments of the method of installing the computer component may include stopper means, which stops the long screw clockwise to cause the wedge to be clamped between the inner extrusion and the outer extrusion. Can be locked by turning. Another embodiment of a method for installing a computer component may include centering a swivel guide plate on the computer component, the swivel guide plate being in operative engagement with a horizontal platform and mounted rails. One or more flanges for sliding along.

  The above description of the present invention is not intended to describe each illustrated embodiment or every possible embodiment of the present invention. However, the following drawings and detailed description illustrate these embodiments in detail.

In view of the following detailed description of various embodiments, the present invention may be more fully understood in connection with the following drawings.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an exploded view of an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a top view of an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 (a) is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the vertical assembly of the present invention. FIG.5 (b) is sectional drawing of embodiment of the inner side extrusion part of this invention, and an outer side extrusion part. FIG. 5 (c) is an exploded view of the vertical assembly embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 (a) is a bottom view of an embodiment of the horizontal platform of the present invention. FIG. 6 (b) is a perspective view of an embodiment of the slider grip assembly of the present invention. FIG. 6 (c) is a perspective view of an embodiment of the slider grip assembly of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a front view of the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 9 (a) is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention in operation. FIG. 9 (b) is a perspective view of an embodiment of the present invention in operation.

  While the invention is amenable to various modifications and alternative forms, specific details thereof have been shown by way of example in the drawings and will be described in detail. However, it should be understood that the intention is not to limit the invention to the particular embodiments described. On the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.

(V. Optimal mode for carrying out the invention)
The present invention relates generally to a horizontal assembly including an installation structure and a computer component installation system comprising a vertical assembly. As used herein, the term “computer component” refers to a central processing unit, monitor, speaker, docking station, laptop, stereo receiver, case containing a simple container, cabinet, chassis, tower. Means any generally rectangular component used in a user's workplace, including boxes or holders. Although the term “desk” can be used herein to describe the surface on which a computer component can be installed, the computer component installation system of the present invention can be installed on any fixture, furniture, or building component. It should be recognized. Finally, the term “horizontal” is used herein to mean horizontal, or with respect to, or being placed almost horizontally, and “vertical” is used herein. Can be used to mean perpendicular to a horizontal plane, but these terms are not related to horizontal lines, but to represent any two planes perpendicular to each other in space throughout, Can be understood.

  An embodiment of the present invention is generally illustrated in FIG. The computer component mounting system includes a horizontal assembly 100 and a vertical assembly 200. The horizontal assembly 100 includes a horizontal platform 107, a swivel knob assembly 152, a slider grip assembly 151, a clamp plate assembly 168, and a mounting structure 150. As better shown in the embodiment of FIG. 2, the horizontal platform 107 includes a substantially rectangular portion 159 and opposing sides 160 that descend from the rectangular portion 159. The rectangular portion 159 includes an elongated slot 108 that can receive a screw, bar or other cylindrical item (including the swivel washer 103) in a sliding motion between the ends 153, 154 of the slot 108. Preferably having a length of about 74 millimeters (74 mm) and a width of about 13.5 millimeters (13.5 mm), preferably longitudinally along the centerline of the horizontal platform 107 Extend. The length of the slot ranges from about 15 millimeters (15 mm) to about 100 millimeters (100 mm). The shorter the slot length, the less adjustment that can be achieved in the horizontal direction. When the slot length approaches the maximum value, some stability of the horizontal platform 107 is lost and the swivel washer 103 can become larger. The horizontal platform 107 further includes a rear recess 156 for storing the handle 125 and a hole 109. As shown in FIG. 3, the screw 110 operably engages the hole 109 for attachment of the horizontal platform 107 to the vertical assembly 200, as described below. In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 2, the horizontal platform 107 can also include a reinforcing plate 126, at least two reinforcing plate holes 128, and at least two reinforcing plate screws 127. A screw 127 is operatively engaged with a hole 128 for attachment of the exchange plate 126 to the horizontal platform 107.

  Referring to the embodiment shown in FIG. 6 (a), the horizontal platform 107 can include a plurality of internal ribs 158 that can facilitate the forming of the platform 107 and can provide sufficient structural strength. As best shown in the embodiment of FIG. 1, the bottom surface of the horizontal platform 107 receives a slider grip assembly 151 to adjust the horizontal assembly 100 to the dimensions of the computer components.

  Referring now to the embodiment shown in FIG. 6 (b), the slider grip assembly 151 includes a slider platform 114 and a gripping platform 115. The slider platform 114 includes a substantially rectangular portion 161 having an elongated slot 116, two opposing raised edges 164 and a front lip 165. The slot 116 is preferably about 71.5 mm so that the slot 116 can accept screws, rods or other cylindrical items (including walled holes 122) in a sliding motion between its ends 162, 163. It has a meter (71.5 mm) length and preferably a width of about 10 millimeters (10 mm) and preferably extends longitudinally along the centerline of the horizontal platform 114. Opposing raised edges 164 include a plurality of ridges 131 for operably engaging bottom surface 157 of horizontal platform 107. Opposing edges 164 also include longitudinal slots 132 for engaging the gripping platform 115. The gripping platform 115 includes an elongated open slot 117 and a longitudinal slot 172 having a raised and bent edge 179 for operably engaging the slot 132 of the slider platform 114. The open slot 117 is preferably about 59 millimeters (59 mm) long, preferably so that the slot 117 can accept a screw or rod in a sliding motion between its end 166 and the rear edge of the platform 115. Having a width of about 14 millimeters (14 mm) and preferably extending rearward along the centerline of the horizontal platform 115. The front side of the gripping platform 115 is lowered to form a gripping edge 124. The gripping edge 124 is preferably shaped to allow the user to grab the gripping edge 124 with one hand to adjust the slider grip assembly 151 of the horizontal assembly 100 to the dimensions of the computer component. To assemble the slider grip assembly 151, the gripping platform 115 and the slider platform 114 can be made to fit together by snapping the edge 179 into the slot 132 (the assembled view is shown in FIG. 3). ing).

  Referring back to the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the clamp plate assembly 168 includes an upper slider plate 120 and a base slider plate 121, such that the upper slider plate 120 and the base slider plate 121 can operate in harmony. They are well-balanced to fit each other. The upper slider plate 120 includes a hole 122 with a threaded wall. The threaded walled hole 122 is configured to slide within the slot 116 of the slider platform 114 and within the slot 117 of the gripping platform 115 to operably engage the swivel knob bar 102 and thread 170. To do. The base slider plate 121 includes a recess 167 having a hole 174, and the recess 167 having the hole 174 is configured to engage the swivel knob rod 102. The clamp plate assembly 168 further includes a foam layer 169 that can be used to protect the computer components and cushion the impact when the clamp plate assembly 168 is compressed onto its surface. It can be attached to the bottom surface of the plate 121. Any type of elastomer or rubber-like material known in the art that can protect computer components from the installation system is used for the foam layer 169, including commercially available polyurethane foam. obtain. The clamp plate assembly 168 includes a hole 122 in the wall of the upper slider plate 120 (with the wall portion facing upward) and a hole 172 in the base slider plate 121 in which the recess 167 is recessed to the bottom surface 173 of the base slider plate 121. Can be assembled by aligning. In this way, the upper slider plate 120 fits within the base slider plate 121. The foam layer 169 can be attached to the bottom surface 173 of the base slider plate 121 by any means known in the art, as described below. An embodiment of a clamp plate assembly 168 assembled with the horizontal assembly 100 is shown in FIG.

  With reference to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the swivel knob assembly 152 includes a swivel knob 101, a swivel knob rod 102, and a swivel washer 103. The swivel knob 101 is preferably configured to be grasped and turned by the user and is tightly attached to the swivel knob bar 102 in any manner known in the art. The swivel knob rod 102 is a long cylindrical rod having an end 171 configured to snap into an e-type retaining ring or other retaining component, as is well known in the art, and is threaded on the upper slider plate 120. Threads 170 for engagement with the walled holes 122 are included. The swivel washer 103 is configured to operably engage the swivel knob rod 102 and is configured to operably engage the slot 108 of the horizontal platform 107 and the washer 106 of the mounting structure 150. A portion 175 may be included.

  Still referring to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, the mounting structure 150 includes a swivel guide plate 104, a swivel guide plate overmold 105 and a washer 106. The swivel guide plate 104 may be configured to operatively engage a commercially available mounting bracket or mounting track, as is well known in the art. The swivel guide plate 104 includes two blades 177 and 178 that rise from a substantially flat plate 174. The swivel guide plate 104 also includes a hole 179 configured to operatively engage the longitudinal portion 175 of the swivel knob washer 103. The swivel guide plate overmold 105, preferably constructed of metal and plastic, including stamped cold rolled steel, powder coated overmold, and acetal copolymer overmold protects the surface to which the mounting structure 150 is to be attached Cover the edges of the blades 177 and 178 as shown. The washer 106 is also configured to operably engage the longitudinal portion 175 of the swivel knob washer 103.

  With reference to the embodiment shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, a swivel knob bar 102 is inserted into the swivel washer 103 to assemble the horizontal assembly 100. The longitudinal portion 179 of the swivel washer 103 is then inserted through the slot 179 in the horizontal platform 107 through the hole 179 in the swivel guide plate 104, through the washer 106. The walled hole 122 of the upper slider plate 120 is then inserted upward through the slot 117 and slot 116 of the slider grip assembly 151. The swivel knob bar 102 is operatively engaged with a threaded walled hole 122 having threads 170. The end 171 of the swivel knob rod 102 is then inserted through the hole 174 in the base slider plate to securely engage the e-type retaining ring 123, or any other type of snap ring or retaining component. The foam layer 169 can be any known in the art including adhesives, pins, etc. to protect the computer components from the base slider plate 121, the end 171 of the swivel knob bar 102, and the e-type retaining ring 123. Is attached to the bottom surface of the base slider plate 121. When the user turns swivel knob 101 clockwise, swivel knob bar 102 lowers clamp plate assembly 168, lowers base slider plate 121, and raises the upper slider plate until foam layer 169 engages the surface of the computer component. Then tighten the slider grip assembly 151. Similarly, when the user turns the swivel knob 101 counterclockwise, the swivel knob bar 102 raises the clamp plate assembly 168 from the surface of the computer component, between the slider grip assembly 151, the horizontal platform 107, and the clamp plate assembly 168. Loosen the connection. The gripping edge 124 can then be used to adjust the horizontal distance between the gripping edge 124 and the vertical assembly 200 by sliding back and forth. The swivel knob 101, swivel knob rod 102, swivel knob washer 103, upper slider plate 120 and base slider plate 121 are confined in the horizontal platform slot 108 and the slots 116, 117 of the slider grip assembly 151 in a coordinated lateral manner. Can move in the direction. When assembled, the mounting structure 150 can pivot 360 degrees around the longitudinal portion 175 of the swivel washer 103.

  Referring now to the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the vertical assembly 200 includes a long screw 113, a handle assembly 218, an inner extrusion 201, an inner extrusion cap 205, an inner extrusion sleeve 202, and an outer extrusion. 203, a stopper assembly 219 and a base assembly 300. The handle assembly 218 includes a handle base 111, a handle 125, a handle washer 130, a handle pin 112, and a long screw washer 129. The handle base 111 is preferably T-shaped with a longitudinal portion 221 that is inserted through a hole 176 in the horizontal platform 107. The handle base 111 includes a lateral hole for the handle pin 112 and a longitudinal hole 222 for the long screw 113. The long screw 113 preferably has a top end 223 that is fixedly attached to the handle base 111 by any means known in the art and is fixed to the stopper assembly 219, as described below. With a bottom end 224 attached to it, with a thread of 50 millimeters (50 mm) and a length of about 300 millimeters (300 mm). Long screw 113 includes a thread 225 that operably engages washer 129, e-type retaining ring 214, and stopper assembly 219. The long screw 113 further includes a small hole 224 near the upper end 223 for inserting the handle pin 112 vertically through the upper portion of the long screw 113. The handle 125 is preferably a loop-type handle configured to be grasped, pulled and turned by a user using one hand. The handle washer 130 is operatively engaged with the horizontal platform 107 to support the handle base 111. The handle pin 112 attaches the handle 125 to the handle base 111 and is inserted through a long screw 113, and the long screw 113 rotates the long screw 113 clockwise or when the handle 125 rotates around the pin 112 and is in a vertical position. Allows to turn counterclockwise. The long screw washer 129 and the e-type retaining ring 215 are operatively engaged with the inner extrusion 201 to support the long screw 113 and the handle base 111. The handle assembly 218 and the upper portion of the vertical assembly are best shown in the exploded view of FIG. 5 (c) and the cross-sectional view of FIG. When assembled, as best shown in FIG. 9 (a), the handle 125 reduces the time it takes for the user to install the computer components using the present invention compared to conventional installation methods. And is positioned near the swivel knob 101 so that the user can quickly and efficiently adjust the vertical and horizontal dimensions of the present invention.

  Inner extrusion 201 can preferably be extruded from a metal such as aluminum or plastic, but can be cast or formed by any method known in the art. The inner extrusion is preferably about 270 millimeters (270 mm) long, about 22 millimeters (22 mm) wide, and about 105 millimeters (105 mm) deep. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these dimensions are provided by way of example only and that the present invention can be manufactured with different dimensions to achieve the same function. In some embodiments, the inner extrusion 201 can be made using the cross-sectional view shown in FIG. 5 (b). The inner extrusion 201 includes a hole 213 for mounting the screws 110 and 208 and a hole 217 for alignment within the outer extrusion 203. Preferably, the two holes 213 are continuous over the length of the inner extrusion 201 and receive a screw 110 (as shown in FIG. 3) and a screw 208 (as shown in FIG. 5 (b)). And provide threads at both ends for operable engagement therewith. In this manner, the inner extrusion 201 can be fixedly attached to the horizontal platform 107 by an operative engagement of a screw 110 having a hole 213 (as shown in FIG. 8), the inner extrusion 201 being , Can be fixedly attached to the inner pusher cap 205 by operable engagement of a screw 208 having a hole 213 (as shown in FIG. 5 (a)). Preferably, the hole 217 also extends continuously the length of the inner extrusion 201 for assembly by the outer extrusion 203 when assembled. As shown in the embodiment shown in FIG. 5 (a), the inner extrusion cap 205 supports the bottom surface of the inner extrusion 201, so that the inner extrusion 201 is completely removed from the outer extrusion 203. The inner pusher cap 205 is held by the pusher sleeve 202. The inner extrusion cap 205 can preferably be made of plastic and is preferably operable with a hole 228 for insertion of the bottom end 224 of the long screw 113 and a slot 213 of the inner extrusion 201 when assembled. And a hole 210 for a screw 208 to engage.

  The outer extrusion 203 can preferably be extruded from a metal such as aluminum or plastic, but can be cast or formed by any method known in the art. The outer extrusion 203 is preferably about 300 millimeters (300 mm) long, about 30 millimeters (30 mm) wide and about 115 millimeters (115 mm) deep, with the stopper assembly 219 being an inner extrusion. The taper is slightly tapered inward toward the inner pusher so that the part 201 and the outer pusher 203 are not effectively moved during operation. It should be understood by those skilled in the art that these dimensions are provided by way of example only and that the present invention can be manufactured with different dimensions to achieve the same function. In some embodiments, the outer extrusion 203 can be made using the cross-sectional profile shown in FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b). The outer extrusion 203 includes a screw 211 (as shown in FIG. 2) and a hole 226 for attachment of the screw 302 (as shown in FIG. 4). Preferably, the two holes 226 are continuous over the length of the outer extrusion 203 and receive screws 211 (see FIG. 2), screws 302 (see FIG. 4) and are operable by them. Provide threads on both ends to be consistent. In this manner, the outer extrusion 203 can be fixedly attached to the extrusion sleeve 202 by an operable engagement of the screw 211 and the hole 226. The hole 226 further aligns with the hole 217 in the inner extrusion 201 to operatively engage the inner extrusion 201 when assembled, as shown in FIG. 5 (b). The outer extrusion 203 can also be fixedly attached to the base cap 301 by operable engagement with the hole 226 of the screw 302 (as shown in FIG. 4). Referring now to the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the pusher sleeve 202 covers the top surface of the outer pusher 203 so that when the inner pusher 201 extends completely from the outer pusher 203, The inner pusher cap 205 is held by the pusher sleeve 202. Extruder sleeve 202 may preferably be made of plastic and includes a hole 229 for attachment of outer extrudate 203 by operable engagement with screw 211.

  Referring now to the embodiment shown in FIG. 8, the stopper assembly 219 includes a stopper wedge 206, a stopper wedge insert 216, and an e-type retaining ring 214. The stopper wedge 206 is shaped to wedge upward between the inner pusher 201 and the outer pusher 203 when the long screw 113 is turned clockwise by the handle 125. The stopper wedge 206 is preferably made of plastic or elastomer (ie, foam) and preferably has a bottom of the inner extrusion 201 having a slope of about 30 degrees and a height of about 38 millimeters (38 mm). The size is set to fit the part. Stopper wedge 206 includes a stopper wedge insert 216 for operable engagement with long screw 113. Stopper wedge insert 216 includes a threaded hole 227. The long screw 113 is inserted through the stopper wedge 206 over the length of the inner extrusion 201, advances through the stopper wedge insert 216, and is inserted through the hole 228 of the inner extrusion cap 205, e-shaped It is held by the holding ring 214.

  Referring back to the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, the base assembly 300 includes a base cap 301 and a foam base 304. The base cap 301 can include a plurality of internal ribs 306, which can facilitate molding of the base cap 301 and provide sufficient structural strength. Base cap 301 includes a slot 303. The base cap 301 is fixedly attached to the outer pusher 203 by an operable engagement of a screw 302 that passes through a slot 303 and mates with a hole 226 in the outer pusher 203 (as shown in FIG. 4). obtain. Referring to FIG. 2, the bottom surface of foam base 304 can receive internal ribs 306 and can be attached by any means known in the art including adhesives, pins, and the like. Commercially available thermoplastic rubber can be used for the foam base 304, but any type of elastomer or rubber known in the art that can protect computer components from the installation system can be used. .

  Referring now to the embodiment shown in FIG. 2, to assemble the vertical assembly 201, the pusher sleeve 202 passes through a hole 229 in the pusher sleeve 202 and engages a hole 226 in the outer pusher 203. It can be fixedly attached to the top of the outer extrusion 203 by an operable engagement. The inner extrusion 201 can then be slid into the outer extrusion 203 using holes 217, 212 for proper alignment. Once slidably inserted, the inner pusher cap 205 passes through the slot 210 of the inner pusher cap 205 and inserts a screw 208 that is operatively engaged with the hole 213 in the inner pusher 201. Can be fixedly attached to the bottom surface of the inner extruded portion 201. The top of the inner extrusion 201 is then fixedly attached to the horizontal assembly 200 that is operatively engaged with the hole 213 in the inner extrusion 201 by inserting a screw 110 through the slot 109 of the horizontal platform 107. Can be. The handle assembly 218 and the long screw 113 can then be inserted through the hole 176 in the horizontal platform 107. The long screw 113 is inserted through the stopper wedge 206 over the length of the inner extrusion 201, advances through the stopper wedge insert 216, and is inserted through the hole 228 of the inner extrusion cap 205, e-shaped It is held by the holding ring 214. The base assembly 300 can then be fixedly attached to the outer extrusion 203 by an operable engagement of a screw 302 that fits through a slot 303 with a hole 226 in the outer extrusion 203.

  Once fully assembled, the computer component mounting system described herein provides a simple and efficient device for securing computer components to a surface. During operation, the user turns the swivel knob 101 counterclockwise to loosen the horizontal assembly 100. The user can then grab the gripping edge 124 and pull it forward to a width greater than the horizontal dimension of the computer component to be installed. The handle 125 can then be rotated upward from the recessed handle portion 156 and turned counterclockwise to loosen the long screw 113 from the threaded hole 227 of the stopper wedge insert 216. Through this operation, the stopper wedge 206 contracts from the outer pusher 203, which allows axial movement of the inner pusher 201 relative to the outer pusher 203. The user can then pull the handle 125 upwards to extend the inner extrusion 201 so that the horizontal assembly 100 rests at a height greater than the vertical dimension of the computer component to be installed. The user can then place the computer component on the foam base 304 having a vertical dimension aligned with the vertical assembly 200. The user can grab the handle 125 and push it down to lower the inner extrusion 201 until the foam layer 169 of the clamp plate assembly 168 engages the upper surface of the computer component. The user then turns the handle 125 clockwise and tightens the long screw 113 into the threaded hole 227 of the stopper wedge insert 216, which causes the inner extrusion 201 and the stopper wedge 106 to move to the outer extrusion. Shifting laterally so as to come into contact with 203, the inner pushing part 201 and the outer pushing part 203 are prevented from moving relative to each other. Once the vertical assembly is set in this manner, the user can then slide the gripping edge 124 toward the computer component until the gripping edge 124 engages the side surface of the computer component. The user then turns swivel knob 101 clockwise to tighten clamp plate assembly 168 so that foam layer 169 is pressed against the top of the computer component.

  As described above, the handle 125 is positioned in the immediate vicinity of the swivel knob 101 so that the slider grip assembly 151 engages the front surface of the computer component 10 and against the adjacent surface of the computer component 10. Engage the clamp plate assembly 148 (both done by turning the swivel knob 101) and tighten the long screw 113 to adjust the position of the stopper wedge 206 within the inner pusher 101 and the outer pusher 103. In order to turn and prevent the inner pusher 101 and the outer pusher 103 from moving substantially relative to each other, the time spent by the user can be reduced.

  As shown in FIG. 9A (the state where the horizontal assembly 100 and the vertical assembly 200 are removed) and FIG. 9B (the state where the horizontal assembly 100 and the vertical assembly 200 are tightened), the computer The component 10 is securely surrounded by the installation system. To install the system under the desk, or any other suitable surface, the vanes 177, 178 of the mounting structure 150 are provided with two rail-mounted tracks or brackets, as is known in the art. Can be positioned above. Once installed in this manner, the computer component installation system of the present invention is configured to pivot 360 degrees around the swivel knob 101 thanks to the swivel guide plate 104. The swivel guide plate vanes 177, 178 can be inserted through a track mounted on the surface. In other words, the swivel guide plate 104 can be configured to be mounted directly to the surface in any manner known in the art.

  In some embodiments, users of such computer component installation systems may desire to lock the installation of computer components due to the cost of such components. Locking mechanisms, whether by key, by security code, or by other means, are well known in the art, and the mounting structure is such that computer components can only be unlocked by authorized personnel. 150, handle assembly 218, clamp plate assembly 168 or swivel knob assembly 152 can be easily integrated.

  The above description discloses several embodiments of the present invention. Many modifications to the invention can be made beyond those already described. Those skilled in the art will recognize that many variations, modifications, or optional features may be made without departing from the basic inventive concept. For example, although dimensions are provided for some components, it is understood that the dimensions may be included for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the scope of the claims or the invention in any way. It should be. All such variations, modifications, and / or optional features are intended to be within the scope of the following claims.

Claims (23)

A computer component installation system, the computer component installation system comprising:
A vertical assembly adapted vertically to a first dimension of a computer component, the vertical assembly comprising:
An outer extrusion, an inner extrusion, the inner extrusion being slidably engaged in the outer extrusion, and an outer extrusion, an inner extrusion,
Stopper means for preventing the inner extrusion and the outer extrusion from moving substantially relative to each other;
A base for stabilizing the computer component, the base comprising a base attached tightly to a distal end of the outer extrusion, and the computer component mounting system comprising:
A computer component installation system comprising: means for securing said computer component installation system to a surface, said installation means comprising: installation means attached to said vertical assembly. The stopper means includes
A wedge, wherein the wedge is operably engaged between the inner extrusion and the outer extrusion;
A long screw having a first end and a second end, the long screw being engaged with the wedge and screw at the first end, wherein the long screw is When turned in the first direction, the wedge moves upward and the inner extrusion and the outer extrusion are not substantially moved relative to each other. When the long screw is turned in the second direction, the wedge moves downward and the inner and outer extrusions slide relative to each other. The computer component installation system of claim 1, wherein the computer component installation system is adapted to enable   The computer component mounting system of claim 2, wherein the long screw further comprises a handle connected to the second end of the long screw to facilitate turning the long screw.   The computer component mounting system of claim 2, further comprising a horizontal assembly that is horizontally adapted to a second dimension of the computer component. The horizontal assembly is
A horizontal platform,
A slider grip assembly;
A swivel knob, wherein the swivel knob is operatively engaged with the horizontal platform and the slider grip assembly, and the slider grip assembly is disengaged from the horizontal platform for engaging with at least one surface of the computer component. The computer component mounting system of claim 4, wherein the computer component mounting system can be adjusted outward and inward.   The slider grip assembly includes a slider platform operably engaged with a gripping edge that protrudes vertically from the slider platform and engages the horizontal platform for engagement with a surface of the computer component. 6. The computer component mounting system of claim 5, wherein the computer component mounting system slides outward and inward.   The slider grip assembly further comprises a clamp plate assembly that is operatively engaged with the slider platform and the swivel knob so that turning the swivel knob in a first direction includes: The slider platform and the horizontal platform so that the clamp plate assembly is lowered and removably pressed against an adjacent surface of the computer component while simultaneously the gripping edge removably engages the surface of the computer component The computer component mounting system of claim 6, wherein the computer components are substantially immovable relative to each other.   The computer component mounting system of claim 7, wherein the clamp plate assembly comprises at least one elastomeric layer and removably presses against the adjacent surface of the computer component.   The slider platform comprises a slot, the horizontal platform comprises a slot, the swivel knob comprises a bar and a knob handle engaged with the first end of the bar, the second end of the bar The computer component mounting system of claim 7, wherein the computer component is inserted through the slot in the horizontal platform, through the slot in the slider platform, and engages the clamp plate assembly.   The bar is operably engaged in the slot of the slider platform and the slot of the horizontal platform so that the bar slides the length of the slot of the slider platform and the horizontal assembly The computer component mounting system of claim 9, wherein the computer component can be adjusted to the second dimension of the computer component.   6. A computer component installation system according to claim 5, wherein said installation means comprises a swivel guide plate engaged with said horizontal assembly, said swivel guide plate being configured to install on an installation track on a surface. .   12. The computer component mounting system of claim 11, wherein the swivel guide plate comprises a slot, and the swivel knob bar is inserted through the slot and engages the horizontal assembly.   The computer component mounting system of claim 5, wherein the long screw is operatively engaged with the horizontal platform such that the horizontal assembly and the vertical assembly operate as an integrated unit.   The computer component mounting system of claim 13, wherein the long screw is operatively engaged with the horizontal platform located near the swivel knob.   The inner extrusion has a distal end, the outer extrusion has a distal end, the horizontal assembly is tightly attached to the distal end of the inner extrusion, and the base is A second horizontal assembly tightly attached to the distal end of the outer extrusion and configured to adjust horizontally to the same dimensions as the computer component so that the computer component includes The computer component mounting system of claim 4, wherein the computer component mounting system is engaged on three surfaces each by a horizontal assembly and the vertical and second horizontal assemblies.   The computer component installation system of claim 15, wherein the installation means comprises a swivel guide plate engaged with the horizontal assembly, the swivel guide plate configured to be installed on an installation track on a surface. .   16. A computer component installation system according to claim 15, wherein the installation means comprises a swivel guide plate engaged with the vertical assembly, the swivel guide plate being configured to install on an installation track on a surface. .   The computer component installation system of claim 1, further comprising a lock that secures the computer component within the computer component installation system. A method of installing a computer component in an installation system, the method comprising:
(A) a step of loosening the swivel knob;
(B) sliding the slider grip assembly outwardly to a dimension longer than the first dimension of the computer component;
(C) releasing the stopper means;
(D) sliding the inner extrusion upwardly to a dimension larger than the second dimension of the computer component;
(E) placing a computer component having one surface over the base, the base being in close engagement with the distal end of the outer extrusion to stabilize the computer component; , Step and
(F) lowering the inner extrusion relative to the base until a horizontal platform engages an adjacent surface of the computer component;
(G) tightening the stopper means;
(H) sliding the slider grip assembly inwardly to engage a front surface of the computer component;
(I) tightening the swivel knob to secure the computer component within the installation system;
(J) securing the swivel guide plate onto the installed rail.   The swivel knob is in operative engagement with a horizontal platform and slider grip assembly, and loosening the swivel knob allows the slider grip assembly to slide outward from the horizontal platform. Method.   The stopper means is a wedge, the wedge is a wedge and a long screw operably engaged between an inner extrusion and an outer extrusion, the long screw being 20. A method according to claim 19, comprising a wedge and a long screw engaged with a screw.   20. A method according to claim 19, wherein the stopper means can be tightened by turning the long screw clockwise in order to hold the wedge between the inner and outer extrusions.   Further comprising the step of (k) centering the swivel guide plate on the computer component, the swivel guide plate being operatively engaged with the horizontal platform and sliding along the installed rail 20. The method of claim 19, comprising one or more flanges for.