MODULAR SURFACE MOUNTABLE ENCLOSURE

摘要

A modular, customizable, versatile, easy to use, easy to install, aesthetically pleasing surface mountable enclosure is presented. In one or more embodiments, the enclosure includes a modular housing that is configured to be gangable with one or more other housings to provide a range of sizes and configurations. In one or more embodiments, the modular housing of the invention is configured to accept a variety of interchangeable cassettes or modules that provide a variety of cable and power connections or other resources. In one or more embodiments, the modular housing of the invention includes an articulating lid mechanism that is configured to smoothly open and slide neatly out of the way while occupying a reduced volume than the lid mechanisms of the prior art. In one or more embodiments, the enclosure includes cam driven mounting clamps that allow the enclosure to be quickly and easily secured to a table top or other mounting surface.

主权项

1. A surface mountable enclosure comprising a bezel and at least one enclosure module, said at least one enclosure module comprising a lid retraction mechanism, said lid retraction mechanism comprising:
a pair of brackets each comprising a channel comprising a first section extending generally in a first direction and a second section extending generally in a second direction, said first section having a length greater than said second section, said first and second sections joining at a first intersection; a lid comprising first and second sides, each of said first and second sides comprising first and second pins extending from said each first and second sides, said pins configured such that when said lid is in a closed position said first pins engage said second sections of said channels of said pair of brackets and said second pins engage said first intersections of said channels of said pair of brackets and such that when said lid is in a closed position said first and second pins engage said first sections of said channels of said pair of brackets.