Hinged swing bracket assembly for rack system

Abstract

A hinged swing bracket assembly for a telecommunications rack system has first, second and third arms. The first arm has a first end and a second end and is adapted to be connected to a support. The second arm has first and second ends. The first end of the second arm is pivotally connected to the first arm and the second end of the second arm is releasably connected to the first end of the first arm. The third arm has first and second ends. The first end of the third arm is pivotally connected to the second end of the second arm, and the second end of the third arm is releasably connected to the first end of the second arm.

1 . A hinged swing bracket assembly, comprising: 
 a first arm having a first end and a second end and adapted to be connected to a support;    a second arm having first and second ends, said first end of said second arm being pivotally connected to said second end of said first arm and said second end of said second arm being releasably connected to said first end of said first arm; and    a third arm having first and second ends, said first end of said third arm being pivotally connected to said second end of said second arm and said second end of said third arm being releasably connected to said first end of said second arm.    
   
   
       2 . A hinged swing bracket assembly according to  claim 1 , wherein 
 a magnet is disposed on an outer surface proximal said first end of said first arm to releasably receive said second end of said second arm.    
   
   
       3 . A hinged swing bracket assembly according to  claim 2 , wherein a detent on said second arm is received by said first magnet.  
   
   
       4 . A hinged swing bracket assembly according to  claim 3 , wherein said detent is made of metal.  
   
   
       5 . A hinged swing bracket assembly according to  claim 1 , wherein 
 a magnet is disposed on an outer surface proximal said first end of said second arm to releasably receive said second end of said third arm.    
   
   
       6 . A hinged swing bracket assembly according to  claim 5 , wherein 
 a detent on said third arm is received by said magnet.    
   
   
       7 . A hinged swing bracket assembly according to  claim 6 , wherein 
 said detent is made of metal.    
   
   
       8 . A hinged swing bracket assembly according to  claim 1 , wherein 
 a slot in said first arm receives a mounting member on the support to secure said hinged swing bracket assembly to the support.    
   
   
       9 . A hinged swing bracket assembly according to  claim 1 , wherein 
 a mounting tab on said first arm is received by the support to secure said hinged swing bracket assembly to the support.    
   
   
       10 . A hinged swing bracket assembly according to  claim 1 , wherein 
 a hinge pivotally connects said first arm and said second arm.    
   
   
       11 . A hinged swing bracket assembly according to  claim 1 , wherein 
 a hinge pivotally connects said second arm and said third arm.    
   
   
       12 . A hinged swing bracket assembly according to  claim 1 , wherein 
 a mounting tab on said third arm receives a cover.    
   
   
       13 . A hinged swing bracket assembly according to  claim 1 , wherein 
 said first, second and third arms are made of metal.    
   
   
       14 . A hinged swing bracket assembly, comprising: 
 a first arm having a first end and a second end;    a slot in said first arm to receive a mounting member on a support;    a first mounting tab on said first arm adapted to be received by the support;    a second arm having first and second ends;    a first pivotal connection between said first end of said second arm and said second end of said first arm;    a first releasable connection between said first end of said first arm and said second end of said second arm;    a third arm having first and second ends;    a second pivotal connection between said first end of said third arm and said second end of said second arm;    a second releasable connection between said second end of said third arm and said first end of said second arm; and    a second mounting tab on said third arm adapted to receive a cover.    
   
   
       15 . A hinged swing bracket assembly according to  claim 14 , wherein said first pivotal connection is a hinge.  
   
   
       16 . A hinged swing bracket assembly according to  claim 14 , wherein said second pivotal connection is a hinge.  
   
   
       17 . A hinged swing bracket assembly according to  claim 14 , wherein said first releasable connection is a magnet.  
   
   
       18 . A hinged swing bracket assembly according to  claim 14 , wherein said second releasable connection is a magnet.  
   
   
       19 . A hinged swing bracket assembly according to  claim 17 , wherein said magnet is disposed on said first arm, and a detent on said second arm is received by said first magnet.  
   
   
       20 . A hinged swing bracket assembly according to  claim 18 , wherein said magnet is disposed on said second arm, and a detent on said third arm is received by said magnet.  
   
   
       21 . A hinged swing bracket assembly according to  claim 19 , wherein said detent is made of metal.  
   
   
       22 . A hinged swing bracket assembly according to  claim 20 , wherein said detent is made of metal.  
   
   
       23 . A hinged swing bracket assembly according to  claim 14 , wherein said first, second and third arms are made of metal.