U.S. patent application number 10/472018 was filed with the patent office on 2004-07-29 for mounting tray for idc junction modules.
Invention is credited to Denter, Friedrich, Gaertner, Norbert, Lindenbeck, Bernd, Schluter, Dietrich.
Application Number | 20040144737 10/472018 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 7954418 |
Filed Date | 2004-07-29 |
United States Patent
Application |
20040144737 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Lindenbeck, Bernd ; et
al. |
July 29, 2004 |
Mounting tray for idc junction modules
Abstract
A mounting tray (10) for mounting IDC junction modules to a
mounting rail (46) in a telecommunications rack, the mounting tray
comprising: (a) a tray (14) adapted to hold one or more IDC
junction modules (b) at least one transverse positioning member
(40) for positioning the tray in a transverse orientation with
respect to the mounting rail (46), and attached thereto, (c) at
least one detachable fastener (12) that provides detachable
attachment of the mounting tray (10) to the mounting rail (46)
through one or more fastening means (38, 32) configured to permit
attachment to one or more complementary features (64, 66) on the
mounting rail (46).
Inventors: |
Lindenbeck, Bernd;
(Wuppertal, DE) ; Denter, Friedrich;
(Castrop-Rauxel, DE) ; Schluter, Dietrich;
(Dorsten, DE) ; Gaertner, Norbert; (Wuppertal,
DE) |
Correspondence
Address: |
3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES COMPANY
PO BOX 33427
ST. PAUL
MN
55133-3427
US
|
Family ID: |
7954418 |
Appl. No.: |
10/472018 |
Filed: |
March 5, 2004 |
PCT Filed: |
March 15, 2002 |
PCT NO: |
PCT/EP02/02929 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
211/26 |
Current CPC
Class: |
H01R 13/518
20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
211/026 |
International
Class: |
A47F 007/00 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Mar 16, 2001 |
DE |
201 04 606.7 |
Claims
1. A mounting tray (10) for mounting IDC junction modules to a
mounting rail (46) in a telecommunications rack, the mounting tray
comprising: (a) a tray (14) adapted to hold one or more IDC
junction modules, (b) at least one transverse positioning member
(40) for positioning the tray in a transverse orientation with
respect to the mounting rail (46), and (c) at least one detachable
fastener (12), providing detachable attachment of the mounting tray
(10) to the mounting rail (46) through one or more fastening means
(38, 32) configured to permit attachment to one or more
complementary features (64, 66) on the mounting rail (46).
2. The mounting tray according to claim 1, wherein the tray (14)
and the at least one transverse positioning member (40) are
portions of an integral structure.
3. The mounting tray according to claims 1 or 2, wherein the at
least one transverse positioning member (40) is comprises a slot
(42) configured to receive a front projecting leg (44) of the
mounting rail (46).
4. The mounting tray according to any preceding claim, wherein the
mounting tray comprises two transverse positioning members (40),
each comprising a slot (42) configured to receive a front
projecting leg (44) of the mounting rail (46).
5. The mounting tray according to any of the preceding claims,
wherein each detachable fastener (12) is in a perpendicular
orientation with respect to a bottom portion of the tray (18).
6. The mounting tray according to any of the preceding claims,
wherein the detachable fastener (12) is provided with at least one
open-ended recess (32) opening to the edge of the detachable
fastener that is opposite the tray (14).
7. The mounting tray according to any of the preceding claims,
wherein each detachable fastener (12) comprises a longitudinal
positioning section (30).
8. The mounting tray according to claim 7, wherein an open-ended
recess (32) is configured on either side of the longitudinal
positioning section (30).
9. The mounting tray according to any of the preceding claims,
wherein the fastening means comprises a hole or bore adapted to
receive a screw or bolt.
10. The mounting tray according to any of the preceding claims,
wherein the fastening means comprises a latchable means.
11. The mounting tray according to claim 10, wherein the latchable
means is selected from the group consisting of holes, indentations,
hollows, and protuberances.
12. The mounting tray according to any preceding claim, wherein the
detachable attachment member (12) comprises at least one latching
tab (34).
13. The mounting tray according to claim 12, wherein the detachable
attachment member (12) comprises two latching tabs (34), each
comprising a protuberance (38).
14. The mounting tray according to any preceding claim, wherein the
mounting tray further comprises a fastening section (52) adapted
for mounting cable ties and/or shielding terminals.
15. The mounting tray according to any preceding claim, wherein the
tray (14) has a trough-like shape with two sidewalls (48) and a
bottom portion of the tray (18).
16. The mounting tray according to claim 15, wherein each sidewall
(48) has a frame-like shape with a horizontal, top rail and two,
vertical side rails attached to a bottom portion of the tray
(18).
17. The mounting tray according to claim 16, further comprising a
fastening section (52), wherein the sidewalls (48) and the
fastening sections (52) were formed from the same piece of sheet
metal by stamping and bending.
18. The mounting tray according to any preceding claim, wherein the
mounting tray is made of metal.
19. The mounting tray according to claim 3, wherein the tray (14)
and transverse positioning members (40) are portions of an integral
structure, and mounted to such integral structure is a single
detachable fastener (12), in a perpendicular orientation with
respect to a bottom portion of the tray (18), the detachable
fastener (12) further comprising a longitudinal positioning section
(30), and on either side of the longitudinal positioning section
(30) are provided two, open-ended recesses (32), each of which
opens to the edge of the detachable fastener that is opposite the
tray (14).
20. The mounting tray according to claim 19, wherein the open-ended
recesses are funnel-shaped.
21. A telecommunications rack comprising at least one mounting tray
(10) according to any of the preceding claims.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The invention relates to a mounting tray for IDC junction
modules.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Telecommunications and data systems often require connection
of incoming and outgoing cables by "patch" connections. For such
purpose, junction modules may be employed. Many junction modules
provide connections for incoming and outgoing cables on one side of
the module, and, on the other side, provide connections for
patching lines. Junction modules may use different means for making
electrical connections to the cables and patching lines, but
insulation-displacement-type ("IDC") or "wire-wrap" type connectors
are commonly used. Many of these modules may be required provide
the needed connections within a distribution system, so it is
necessary to organize and house junction modules in a compact and
efficient arrangement in racks or frames.
[0003] Various appliances or mounting trays have been developed for
mounting junction modules to the racks or frames used in
telecommunication distribution systems. For example, DE 298 07 669
U1, DE 299 03 640 U1, DE 197 10 000 C1, U.S. Pat. No. 5,595,507 and
DE 38 13 078 A1 describe various mounting trays suitable for
mounting several IDC junction modules. DE 89 14 909 U1 describes a
tray for a wire-wrap connector.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0004] The invention provides a mounting tray adapted for mounting
IDC junction modules to a mounting rail in a telecommunications
rack or frame, the mounting tray comprising: (a) a tray for holding
one or more IDC junction modules, (b) at least one transverse
positioning member for positioning the tray in the desired,
transverse orientation with respect to the mounting rail, and, (c)
at least one detachable fastener that provides detachable
attachment of the mounting tray to the mounting rail through one or
more fastening means configured to permit attachment to one or more
complementary features on the mounting rail.
[0005] The invention further provides telecommunications racks
comprising one or more mounting trays in accordance with the
invention.
[0006] The tray for holding one or more IDC junction modules is
adapted to mount IDC junction modules. Various configurations of
the tray are possible, for example, one useful configuration of the
tray is a trough-like member with a bottom portion, two sidewall
portions and two open-end portions. The sidewalls of such
construction can be solid (for example, walls formed by bending a
piece of sheet metal), or the walls may have a more open
construction, such as a frame-like shape. For example, one
frame-like shape comprises a horizontal, top rail connected to two,
vertical side rails which are each connected to the bottom portion
of the tray. The bottom portion of the tray may also be solid or
more open in construction. It is generally preferred that the
sidewalls have a more open configuration to economize on materials
of construction and permit simple and uncluttered insertion of
cables (and their wires) into the IDC junction modules from the
side. Along the sidewall portions various accommodation may be
provided for latching or mounting IDC junction modules. For
example, over-hanging edges, recesses or openings located along the
top of the sidewall portions may be used to complementarily
communicate with latches, hooks or other features, for example, on
IDC junction blocks to fix them (usually detachably) to the
mounting tray.
[0007] The transverse positioning member is configured to permit
positioning of the mounting tray in the desired, transverse
orientation with respect to the mounting rail. The transverse
positioning member limits the tilting of the mounting tray from its
desired transverse orientation to the mounting rail, for example,
as may occur if a force were applied to the mounting tray.
Accordingly, the transverse positioning member is advantageously
configured to complementarily fit in a snug or relatively close
fitting arrangement around at least part of a mounting rail to help
prevent the member from rotating or tilting with respect to the
rail.
[0008] For example, in one embodiment, the transverse positioning
member comprises at least one slot configured to accommodate at
least one leg of a mounting rail. Typically, such leg would be
projecting toward the front of the mounting rail (i.e., this
direction being the same as the front of the mounting rack when the
mounting rail is installed in the mounting rack). In such
embodiment, the width of the slot is at least sufficient to
accommodate the width of the projecting leg, and the depth of the
slot can be easily selected for a particular embodiment to promote
maintenance of transverse orientation of the mounting tray. In a
preferred embodiment, the mounting tray of the invention has two
transverse positioning members, each with a slot configured to
accommodate a single projecting leg of a mounting rail.
[0009] The tray (a) and the transverse positioning member(s) (b),
and detachable fastener (c) can be separate components of the
mounting tray that are all connected together to form the mounting
tray. Preferably, however, the tray (a) and transverse positioning
member(s) (b) form an integral structure, whilst the detachable
fastener is a separate component mounted to the integral structure
(of the tray and transverse positioning member(s)).
[0010] In either case, however, the detachable fastener is in
communication with the bottom portion of the tray, on the side
opposite the sidewalls. Preferably, the detachable fastener extends
away from the bottom portion of the tray in a direction that is
substantially perpendicular to the plane of the bottom portion of
the tray. It is also preferable that the detachable fastener be in
communication with the bottom portion of the tray along its entire
length-wise direction (when the tray is configured in a
trough-shape).
[0011] Various means may be used to attach the detachable fastener
to the other components of the mounting tray, although conventional
means used in sheet metal constructions are preferred. Particularly
preferred are those attachment means that provide good electrical
communication between the tray and transverse positioning member
and the detachable fastener. Non-limiting examples of useful
attachments include screws, bolts and nuts, locking tabs, hooks,
pins, rivets, adhesives and latches.
[0012] The detachable fastener comprises one or more fastening
means configured to be attachable to complementary features on the
mounting rail to mount the mounting tray on the mounting rail. The
mounting rail can have openings, recesses and/or protuberances
along its surface that can serve as the complementary features for
attachment of the mounting tray via the fastening means of the
detachable fastener. Some fastening means may be latchable means in
that they form a latchable attachment to the mounting rail. For
example, one or more protuberances on the detachable fastener can
be mated with one or more complementary openings (e.g., holes) or
closed-ended recesses (e.g., indentations or hollows) on the
mounting rail to form a latchable attachment. The converse
arrangement is, of course, also useful. One may also use additional
fastening devices, like nuts, to secure the connection of the
detachable fastener to the mounting rail when a latchable
attachment is used. For example, a detachable fastener with a hole
could be mated to a complementary feature on the mounting rail,
like a threaded stud or bolt. In such case, an additional fastening
means like a nut could be tightened on the nut to secure the
attachment of the mounting tray to the mounting rail.
[0013] Also, the detachable fastener and mounting rail may be each
be configured with one or more complementary openings. In such
cases, additional, separate attachment devices, like screws, nuts
and bolts, pegs and pins, can be used to secure connection between
the detachable fastener to the mounting rail. For example, a screw
could be inserted through an opening in a detachable fastener and
screwed into a threaded bore in a mounting rail to form a secure
attachment.
[0014] Some racks, for example those designed for wire-wrap type
connectors, may have small protuberances (such as pegs) projecting
in a perpendicular direction from the surface of the projecting leg
of the mounting rail. Typically, such protuberances are only a few
millimeters in length. The detachable fastener can be configured
with one or more open-ended recesses each opening on an edge of the
detachable fastener. Such configuration permits one to "slide" the
peg (or other complementary protuberance) into the recess. The
dimensions of these recesses can further be configured on the
detachable fastener such that each recess accommodates only one of
the pegs. It can be useful to configure such open-ended recesses in
a funnel-like shape. Such a recess can be formed, or cut, in the
detachable fastener from an edge of the fastener, with the open end
being wider than the closed end and the recess tapering in width
from the open end to the closed end. Most preferably, the width of
the closed end of the recess is about the same as the width of the
protuberance, thereby providing a tight fit between the
protuberance and recess, and further stabilizing the orientation of
the mounting tray on the mounting rail (particularly in the
longitudinal direction). It is particularly preferred to provide
two such open-ended recesses in a spaced-apart arrangement in the
detachable fastener such that they form a longitudinal positioning
section between themselves. The length of the longitudinal
positioning section is preferably approximately the same as the
distance between two adjacent pegs on the mounting rail. This
configuration of the detachable fastener enhances the stability
capability of the longitudinal positioning of the mounting tray on
the mounting rail.
[0015] When latchable means (i.e., those employing a protuberance
and a hole or closed-ended recess) are used between the detachable
fastener and mounting rail, it is preferable to locate the
latchable means on the detachable fastener in a portion of the
detachable fastener that is relatively flexible or movable with
respect to remaining portion of the detachable fastener, thereby
permitting easier deflection or movement of the latchable means
away from its complementary feature on the mounting rail. One way
of providing a relatively flexible portion for the latchable means
is to locate it on a leg or tab cut from the remaining portion of
the detachable fastener.
[0016] A detachable fastener comprising two, spaced-apart,
open-ended recesses and at least two other latchable fastening
means each located on a leg or tab is particularly preferred. In
such an embodiment, the open-ended recesses open on the edge of the
detachable fastener that is opposite the attachment point to the
bottom portion of the tray. When mounted on a mounting rail, the
two recesses surround two, spaced-apart protuberances (e.g., pegs)
on the rail thereby further stabilizing the orientation of the
mounting tray along the length of the mounting rail. The latchable
fasteners are engaged with their complementary features on the
mounting rail to further fix the mounting tray to the mounting rail
and limit movement of the tray toward the "front" direction of the
mounting rail.
[0017] Combinations of various types of fastening means can be used
on a single detachable fastener to configure it to a mounting rail
having a combination of complementary features, for example, such
as pegs, recesses and holes.
[0018] It is particularly preferred to provide the mounting tray
with fastening sections that may be stamped from one or more of the
sidewalls of the tray, configured for attachment of shielding
terminals and cable binders.
[0019] In a preferred embodiment of the invention for use on racks
with single mounting rail systems, (such as those already noted for
mounting wire-wrap type connectors), the mounting tray comprises a
tray with a bottom portion and two sidewall portions. Provided at
each of the open side portions of the tray, is a transverse
positioning member. The tray and the transverse positioning members
are formed from a single piece of material, such as sheet metal,
and the transverse positioning members are configured (for example
by cutting) in the shape of flaps or tabs that are bent downward
from the tray bottom in a direction opposite to the sidewalls.
Preferably, the tabs or flaps are bent straight down so they form
approximately 90-degree angles with the tray bottom, but other
angles are also useful. Each of the transverse positioning members
is provided with a slot that is configured to accommodate the
projecting leg of a mounting rail.
[0020] The invention for the first time permits IDC modules to be
mounted on racks designed for wire-wrap type connections thereby
remarkably increasing the flexibility of such telecommunication
distribution means (e.g., main distribution frame). Wire-wrap-type
telecommunications distribution means typically have racks
comprising "L" shaped rails. The main projecting leg of the "L"
shaped rail typically projects in a direction toward the front of
the rack, and it extends along the longitudinal length of the rail.
Mounting trays comprising at least one transverse positioning
member with a slot can conveniently accommodate the front,
projecting leg of the "L" shaped rail. Accordingly, there is now no
need to change the mounting rack, when changing from wire-wrap
connectors to IDC connectors in a distribution means. Instead, the
invention can be used to mount IDC junction modules in racks
provided originally for wire-wrap connectors.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0021] The invention is further illustrated by way of a preferred
embodiment as shown in the drawings in which:
[0022] FIG. 1 is an exploded view in perspective of a mounting tray
of the invention; and
[0023] FIG. 2 is a view in perspective of a mounting tray of the
invention including IDC junction blocks mounted on a wire-wrap
rack-mounting rail.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0024] Referring now to FIG. 1, there is illustrated a preferred
embodiment of the mounting tray 10 of the invention. The mounting
tray 10 is configured in a two parts, comprising a tray 14 and a
detachable fastener 12. The two components are connected to each
other by a rivet 16 that passes through an opening in the bottom
portion of the tray 18 and an opening in an angled flange 20 in the
detachable fastener. For the connection between the detachable
fastener 12 and tray 14, the detachable fastener further comprises
two tabs 22 extending in the direction of the tray 14, each of
which is provided with an opening 24. The bottom portion of the
tray 18 has, at corresponding locations, two "U"-shaped recesses 26
each with a tab 28. When the tray is mounted on the detachable
fastener, the tabs 28 engage the openings 24 in the tabs 22 on the
detachable fastener thereby mounting the tray on the detachable
fastener.
[0025] As further evident from FIG. 1, the detachable fastener 12,
comprises a longitudinal positioning section 30 integrally formed
from the sheet metal of the detachable fastener. The longitudinal
positioning section 30 comprises two recesses 32, each configured
as open-ended slots. The recesses 32 are "funnel-shaped", each
comprising a flared insertion portion that tapers to a narrower end
portion. The width of the end portion is adapted to fit the
diameter of pegs on a mounting rail for a wire-wrap rack 46 (cf
FIG. 2). FIG. 2 illustrates how the mounting tray 10 may be
positioned in the longitudinal direction of the mounting rail 46 by
using the longitudinal positioning section 30 and the pegs 64 on
the mounting rail 46. Each recess 32 is arranged on the mounting
rail 46 such that it receives a peg 64, and then the mounting tray
10 is pushed in a toward the rear or back of the mounting rail 46,
thereby seating each peg in the narrower, end portion of the
recesses 32. Such placement sets the level of the mounting tray 10
at its desired, final mounting location (when the mounting rail 46
is vertically aligned).
[0026] Preventing unwanted movement of the mounting tray 10 toward
the front side of the mounting rail (or mounting rack) is achieved
by two latching tabs 34, one configured on each of the two, side
edges of the detachable fastener 12. By providing a slot 36 between
each latching tab 34 and the remaining portion of the detachable
fastener, the latching tabs 34 will be sufficiently flexible
relative to the rest of the detachable fastener to permit the
protuberances 38 (configured as shown in FIG. 1 in the rear section
of the detachable fastener) to engage and disengage with a
corresponding opening or recess in the mounting rail 46 (cf. also
FIG. 2).
[0027] The features described above enable the mounting tray 10 to
be positioned along the longitudinal direction of a mounting rail
whilst reliably preventing unwanted movement to the front side of
the mounting rail and permitting removal of the mounting tray from
the mounting rail.
[0028] In the embodiment shown, transverse positioning members 40
are provided to maintain transverse orientation of the mounting
tray 10 on the mounting rail 46 and limit or restrict tilting of
the tray when it is mounted on the mounting rail 46. In the
embodiment shown, transverse positioning members 40 are provided on
opposite sides of the bottom portion of the tray 18. They are down
swept (for example by bending) from the bottom portion of the tray
18 in a direction opposite the sidewalls 48 of the mounting tray.
Each transverse positioning member comprises a slot 42. A forward
projecting leg 44 of the mounting rail is received by the slot 42
such that the mounting tray 10 can be located in a transverse
orientation to the mounting rail 46. This orientation defines the
lateral location of the mounting tray 10.
[0029] In addition to the bottom portion of the tray 18, the
mounting tray 14 further comprises two sidewalls 48, which are
configured as frames. The upper edge of each frame comprises
openings 50 suitable for latching or attaching the latching means
on conventional IDC junction blocks, thereby making the sides walls
48 adapted to mount IDC junction modules.
[0030] The embodiment of FIG. 1 advantageously provides material
savings and a fully fitted mounting tray by having two fastening
sections 52 stamped from each sidewall 48 (only one such fastening
section 52 is shown in FIG. 1). The fastening sections 52 are swept
downward (for example by bending) from the plane of the sidewall 48
toward the bottom of the mounting tray. Each fastening section 52
comprises, openings 54 for latching shielding terminals that shield
the exposed braiding of a shielded cable. The cables leading to the
IDC junction modules mounted on the mounting tray 10 are, in
addition, terminated by means of cable binders at a "T"-shaped web
56 provided in a correspondingly configured recess 58. It is a good
practice to limit the "down-sweep" (or bend) of a fastening section
52 to less than 90 degrees relative to the plane of the bottom
portion of the tray 18. FIG. 2 illustrates how the mounting tray 10
can be used to mount IDC junction modules, provided as junction
blocks 60, on the mounting rail 46. As described above, the
sidewalls 48 of the mounting tray 10 are adapted to mount several
junction blocks 60 (at the front side of the mounting tray 10 when
installed on the mounting rail 46). The mounting tray 10 is mounted
on the mounting rail 46, which comprises a forward extending leg 44
(extending to the front side of the mounting rail when the rail is
installed in a wire-wrap rack), and another leg 62 (extending from
the forward extending leg 44 at a perpendicular angle). The leg 62
is used to mount the mounting rail 46 in a wire-wrap rack. The
mounting tray 10 can be combined with certain features of the
mounting rail 46 such that it is now possible to mount IDC junction
blocks 60 on wire-wrap racks. Several pegs 64 are provided at a
regular spacing along the longitudinal direction of the mounting
rail 46. The recesses 32 located at each side of the longitudinal
positioning section 30 are spaced apart from each other at a
sufficient distance to accommodate two of the regularly spaced pegs
64. One peg 64 is received by each recess 32, thereby eliminating
the possibility that the mounting tray 10 can be displaced along
the longitudinal direction of the mounting rail 46 (i.e., the up
and down direction shown in FIG. 2). Furthermore, latching tabs 34
are provided in a shape and with a spacing (apart from each other)
such that their protuberances 38 are latchable in the openings or
recesses 66 located in the rear portion of leg 44 of the mounting
rail 46. Additionally, a flange 68 with an opening 70 is provided
on each latching tab 34, to provide an easily accessible point for
engaging the latching tab 34 so it can deflected somewhat toward
the right to permit disengagement of the protuberance 38 from the
recess 66, thereby enabling the mounting tray 10 to be removed
conveniently from the front side of the mounting rack.
[0031] In conclusion, the mounting tray 10 achieves a defined
lateral arrangement with respect to a mounting rail in a mounting
rack by the transverse positioning section 40 which could also be
termed a "guide check". This is achieved by locating the front
extending leg 44 in the slot 42 of the transverse positioning
section 40.
[0032] Thus, the invention describes a mounting tray 10 adapted to
mount IDC junction modules 60, comprising at least one rear
positioning section 40 for positioning the mounting tray 10 in a
transverse direction with regard to a mounting rail 46, and at
least one detachable fastening means 34 provided at a rear part of
the mounting tray 10 and configured for providing a detachable
connection with a complementary fastening means 66 on said mounting
rail 46, so that said mounting tray 10 is mountable on a mounting
rail 46 including recesses 66 and/or bores and/or holes and/or pegs
64.
[0033] Preferably, the rear positioning section for positioning the
mounting tray 10 in a transverse direction is oriented
substantially perpendicular to the bottom 18 of the mounting tray
10.
[0034] According to an embodiment of the invention, the rear
positioning section 40 for positioning the mounting tray 10 in a
transverse direction with regard to the mounting rail comprises a
slot 42 for accommodating the mounting rail 46.
[0035] The invention further describes a mounting tray, wherein a
rear longitudinal positioning section 30 extending practically
perpendicular to said transverse positioning section 40 is
provided, said longitudinal positioning section 30 including
preferably at least one recess 32 for locating a peg 64 configured
on said mounting rail 46.
[0036] Preferably, said recess 32 for locating said peg 64 is
configured as a kind of slot, preferably with a flared insertion
portion.
[0037] According to a further embodiment of the invention, the
fastening means of the mounting tray 10 is a bore or a hole which
is adapted to receive a screw or a bolt.
[0038] The invention further describes a mounting tray, wherein the
detachable fastening means is at least one latching means 34
configured for latching with a complementary latching means 66 on
the mounting rail 46.
[0039] Preferably, said latching means 34 on said mounting tray 10
is configured as a latching tab including a protuberance 38.
[0040] According to a further embodiment of the invention, said
latching means 34 comprises a downsweep 68 including an engaging
section, preferably an opening 70.
[0041] The invention further describes a mounting tray, wherein
said mounting tray 10 comprises a fastening section 52 for cable
ties and/or shielding terminals.
[0042] Preferably, said mounting tray 10 comprises practically open
side walls 48.
[0043] According to a further embodiment of the invention, said
mounting tray 10 is configured two-part, an anchor plate 12
preferably comprising said longitudinal positioning section 30 and
said latching means 34.
[0044] The invention further describes a mounting tray totally made
of metal.
[0045] According to a further embodiment of the invention, the
mounting tray is made from sheet metal.
[0046] The invention further describes a mounting tray comprising
two parallel profiles or rails, which are connected by a bottom
portion.
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