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20090289158 | POLE MOUNTING OUTRIGGERS - An outrigger is provided. The outrigger includes an arm including a receiving portion, an arm-strapping yoke pivotally coupled to the receiving portion of the arm, and at least one securing pin received in the arm-strapping yoke. The arm-strapping yoke has at least one engaging edge. The at least one securing pin is configured to force the at least one engaging edge of the arm-strapping yoke into a surface of a structure when a banding strap received in the arm-strapping yoke is tightened around the structure and the at least one securing pin. | 11-26-2009 |
20090307983 | L-SHAPED DOOR WITH THREE-SURFACE SEAL FOR ENDPLATES - A water-resistant and electromagnetic interference shielded enclosure configured to enclose a plurality of electronic components is provided. The enclosure comprises a base having a channel, a first L-shaped door rotatably attached to a first side edge of the base, a second L-shaped door rotatably attached to a second side edge of the base, a door-to-door seal abutted to a flange on the first L-shaped door, and a compressible base-seal inserted into the channel. The compressible base-seal and the door-to-door seal form a three-surface seal when the first L-shaped door and the second L-shaped door are closed. | 12-17-2009 |
20090307984 | L-SHAPED DOORS WITH TRAPEZOIDAL SEAL - A water-resistant and electromagnetic interference shielded enclosure configured to enclose at least one electronic module is provided. The water-resistant and electromagnetic interference shielded enclosure includes a base having a channel, a first L-shaped door rotatably attached to a first edge of the base, a second L-shaped door rotatably attached to a second edge of the base, a flange seal attached to a first flange on the first L-shaped door, and a compressible base-seal inserted into the channel. The compressible base-seal and the flange seal form an enclosure seal when the first L-shaped door and the second L-shaped door are closed. | 12-17-2009 |
20090308631 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CABLE MANAGEMENT - A method for cable management in an electronics enclosure is disclosed. The method involves extruding at least one length of material that forms a cable guide having a plurality of partitions defined by one or more cable dividers and two end clip flanges, where the end clip flanges each have at least one snap guide and at least one locking clip channel. The method further involves sizing at least one cable guide assembly from the length of material, based on a predetermined length for the cable guide assembly, and preparing one or more ends of the at least one cable guide assembly. | 12-17-2009 |
20090309467 | ANGLED DOORS WITH CONTINUOUS SEAL - In one embodiment, an electronics enclosure is provided. The electronics enclosure comprises a base operable to secure one or more electronic components in place. The base comprises a back wall to which the electronic components are secured; a first end plate extending from a first end of the back wall; and a second end plate extending from a second end of the back wall. The electronics enclosure further comprises a first side wall coupled to a first side of the base and operable to rotate between an open position and a closed position; a second side wall coupled to a second side of the base and operable to rotate between an open position and a closed position; and wherein each of the first and second side walls comprise a first section and a second section which form an angle such that, when in the closed position, the first and second side walls interconnect with each other and together abut the exposed perimeter of the first end plate, the second end plate and the back wall to enclose the one or more electronic components. | 12-17-2009 |
20090311463 | SOLAR SHIELDS - Systems and methods for proving solar shields are provided. In one embodiment, a solar shield system comprises at least one solar shield having a first set of snap-fit features positioned on the first solar shield to engage with attachment channels of an enclosure; at least one solar shield cover having a flexible hinge integrated therein, the at least one solar shield cover further comprises a second set of snap-fit features for coupling the at least one solar shield cover with the at least one solar shield; and a plurality of fastening devices for securing the at least one solar shield and the at least one solar shield cover to the attachment channels of the enclosure. | 12-17-2009 |
20090311974 | SUSPENSION METHOD FOR COMPLIANT THERMAL CONTACT OF ELECTRONICS MODULES - A communication module is provided. In one embodiment, the communication module includes at least one transceiver, a filter communicatively coupled with the at least one transceiver, a power amplifier communicatively coupled to the at least one transceiver and the filter, a primary module chassis configured to hold the at least one transceiver, the filter, and the power amplifier, and a filter suspension frame assembly attached to the primary module chassis. The filter suspension frame assembly is configured to float the at least one transceiver in relation to the primary module chassis. | 12-17-2009 |
20110245976 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RETRACTABLE FAN COOLING OF ELECTRONIC ENCLOSURES - Systems and methods for a retractable fan cooling system for an electronics enclosure are provided. In one embodiment, a system comprises at least one cooling fan coupled to an electronics enclosure having a heat sink; and a fan positioning mechanism coupled to the at least one cooling fan. When a temperature inside the electronics enclosure is less than a first temperature, the positioning mechanism places the at least one cooling fan into a retracted position that does not inhibit a natural convective air flow across the heat sink. When the temperature inside the enclosure is greater than a second temperature, the positioning mechanism places the at least one cooling fan into an engaged position that produces a forced air flow across the heat sink. | 10-06-2011 |
20110300815 | INTEGRAL LATCH MECHANISMS FOR MOUNTING ELECTRONICS MODULES - In one embodiment, a locking mechanism comprises: a lever-arm-component coupled to a first side of an module and a second side of the module that opposes the first side; the lever-arm-component rotates about a first axis; first and second latching-arm-components including latching-hooks, the first latching-arm-component coupled to the lever-arm-component on the first side and rotating about a second axis that run parallel to and offset from the first axis; the second latching-arm-component coupled to the lever-arm-component on the second side and rotating about the second axis; and a secondary fastener. The first and second axes are oriented in an over-center configuration such that when the lever-arm-component is rotated about the first axis from a first to second position, the second axis will pass through a locking axis and the latching-hooks apply a force against a mechanism of the enclosure that presses the module against a heat sink of the enclosure. | 12-08-2011 |
20120206881 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THERMAL MANAGEMENT FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENCLOSURES USING HEAT PIPES - Systems and methods for thermal management for telecommunications enclosures are provided. In one embodiment, a method for thermal management for modular radio frequency (RF) electronics housed within an electronics enclosure comprises: distributing heat generated from an RF electronics component installed on a first thermal region of an electronics module base plate across the first thermal region using at least one primary heat pipe that laterally traverses the first thermal region; distributing heat generated from the RF electronics component to a second thermal region using at least one secondary heat pipe not parallel with the at least one primary heat pipe; conductively transferring heat across a thermal interface between the electronics module back-plate and a backplane of an electronics enclosure that houses the electronics module, wherein the backplane comprises a plurality heat sink fins aligned with the at least one primary heat pipe and the at least one secondary heat pipe. | 08-16-2012 |
20130301223 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THERMAL MANAGEMENT FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS ENCLOSURES USING HEAT PIPES - Systems and methods for thermal management for telecommunications enclosures are provided. In one embodiment, a method for thermal management for modular radio frequency (RF) electronics housed within an electronics enclosure comprises: distributing heat generated from an RF electronics component installed on a first thermal region of an electronics module base plate across the first thermal region using at least one primary heat pipe that laterally traverses the first thermal region; distributing heat generated from the RF electronics component to a second thermal region using at least one secondary heat pipe not parallel with the at least one primary heat pipe; conductively transferring heat across a thermal interface between the electronics module back-plate and a backplane of an electronics enclosure that houses the electronics module, wherein the backplane comprises a plurality heat sink fins aligned with the at least one primary heat pipe and the at least one secondary heat pipe. | 11-14-2013 |
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20110316824 | USB IMAGE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM AND DEVICE - A USB image transmission system is provided. The USB image transmission system may include a content source configured to be operatively coupled to a USB-enabled display device. Image data may be transmitted over the USB connection from the content source for display by the display device. In some embodiments, a USB collaboration hub may enable multiple content sources to be operatively linked through a USB connection to one or more USB-enabled display devices. | 12-29-2011 |
20120072974 | STREAMING CONTENT IN GUEST MODE - The present application relates to systems, apparatus and methods for transmitting image data from a content source to an image display in a dual mode system which includes a guest mode and an authorized user mode. One example embodiment comprises establishing a secure connection to a network requiring access credentials, detecting a content source, establishing a non-secure connection to receive image data from the content source, receiving the image data from the content source, and providing the image data to a display, wherein the content source is not provided access over the secure connection. | 03-22-2012 |
20130154905 | USB IMAGE TRANSMISSION SYSTEM AND DEVICE - A USB image transmission system is provided. The USB image transmission system may include a content source configured to be operatively coupled to a USB-enabled display device. Image data may be transmitted over the USB connection from the content source for display by the display device. In some embodiments, a USB collaboration hub may enable multiple content sources to be operatively linked through a USB connection to one or more USB-enabled display devices. | 06-20-2013 |