Method and apparatus for mounting a power converter

摘要

The present invention provides a power converter mounting system including a flange that cooperates with a power converter and an enclosure. The flange includes a through hole that cooperates with an opening in the enclosure to permit the power converter to extend therethrough. A number of fasteners connect to the flange and overhang a portion of the power converter. The fasteners are configured to be manipulated from a front side of the power converter. An outer perimeter of the flange extends beyond the opening in the enclosure. The flange is secured to the enclosure with a number of fasteners that are also operable from the front side of the power converter. The power converter mounting assembly is configured to secure a power converter to an enclosure so as to satisfy a variety of sealing requirements as well as allowing convenient servicing of the power converter system.

主权项

1. A method of mounting a power converter to a mounting surface, wherein the mounting surface has a front side, a rear side, and an opening extending between the front side and the rear side, the opening configured to allow at least a portion of the power converter to extend therethrough, the method comprising the steps of:
attaching a flange to the mounting surface with one or more fasteners operable from the front side of the mounting surface, the flange having a front surface, a rear surface, and an opening configured to allow at least the portion of the power converter to extend therethrough; and securing the power converter to the flange with one or more fastening members operable from the front side of the mounting surface.