Tool-less attachment bracket

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2006-08-22

2006-08-22

Novosad, Jennifer E. (Department: 3634)

Supports: racks

Special article

Electrically powered

C211S192000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07093725

ABSTRACT:
A system and method are described for tool-lessly attaching a rack slide assembly to a rack. A mounting bracket includes a bracket member with an interface end and an attachment end. The bracket member includes a locating hook extending from an upper portion of the interface end and positioned to engage the first aperture within a mounting unit that contains three apertures. The bracket member also includes an anti-torque tab extending from a lower portion of the interface end and positioned to engage the third aperture within the mounting unit. The bracket member also includes a locking pawl assembly with a pawl pivotally connected to the interface end of the bracket and able to engage and extend through the first aperture within the mounting unit in a position above the locating hook.

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