MOUNTING PLANE FOR INTEGRATED GAS PANEL

摘要

A mounting plane technology for a gas panel comprising a plurality of discrete blocks (512). The mounting plane (504) of the present invention includes a track (501) and a centering element. The centering element (502) glides along the tracks (501) such that modular blocks (512) may by anchored to any position along the track. Centering elements (502) are easily added to and removed from tracks (501) thus maximizing the speed and flexibility of configuring or reconfiguring the modular blocks (512). The centering element and track have a geometrical symmetry that allows for highly precise anchoring of the modular block with respect to the mounting plane (504). The centering element (502) is harder than the plane material and has grooves to increase the friction between the plane and centering element when the modular block is anchored. Centering elements (502) are deliberately manufactured with a slight asymmetry with respect to the track (501) so that high manufacturing yield is guaranteed. Tracks (501) have devices that enable the centering elements (502) to hold their place against undesired forces.