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 ).

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.