Detachable anti-drop nut for rack installation application

Abstract

A removable retaining nut assembly for use with a rack guide rail, a rack mounting system, and a rack mounting housing is disclosed. The retaining nut assembly may include at least two threaded inserts that are held apart by a fixed distance by a flexible body. The body includes features that enable the catch nut assembly to be easily attached to and removed from the rack rail when the body is pressed.

Description

Priority requirements

[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 512,902, filed July 10, 2023, entitled “DETACHABLE CAPTIVE NUTS FORRACK-MOUNTING APPLICATIONS,” which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. By incorporating references

[0002] All publications and patent applications mentioned in this specification are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety, to the extent that each individual publication or patent application is specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated by reference. field

[0003] This disclosure generally relates to rack-mounted equipment, and more specifically to rack-mounted computing and / or server equipment. background

[0004] Electrical equipment (including, but not limited to, servers and other computing devices) can be designed to be mounted in standard equipment racks, such as 19-inch racks according to the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) standard 310. The equipment can have a height corresponding to a standard spacing (such as a “rack unit”). The equipment can be designed to be mounted, for example, in rack slots with a height of one rack unit (“1U”), two rack units (“2U”), or four rack units (“4U”). Rack-mountable electrical equipment enables the deployment and installation of equipment in any facility that includes standard equipment racks.

[0005] There are various existing hardware options available for attaching or mounting rack-mountable devices to or onto equipment racks. Typically, existing hardware requires tools for installation and can be relatively expensive. Overview of this disclosure

[0006] This article describes a variety of devices and systems that can be used in conjunction with various rack-mountable chassis and / or other electrical systems. Rack-mountable chassis (sometimes called rack-mount enclosures) are used to enclose various electrical components, such as processor-based servers. Rack-mountable chassis are attached to rack rails using captive nuts and screws.

[0007] In some examples, the anti-loosening nut assembly may include a molded body, a first threaded insert and a second threaded insert captured within the molded body, wherein the first threaded insert and the second threaded insert are spaced apart according to a rack mounting standard. The anti-loosening nut assembly may also include a first clamp molded to a first side of the molded body and a second clamp molded to a second side of the molded body, wherein the first clamp and the second clamp are configured to removably attach the molded body to a vertical rack rail. Example rack mounting standards may include the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA)-310-D standard.

[0008] In some variations, the molding body can be an injection-molded plastic body. Typically, the molding body can be formed from any compliant and / or flexible material.

[0009] In any of the components described herein, the first and second threaded inserts are movably coupled within the molding body. That is, the threaded inserts can float within the body, thereby advantageously allowing the mounting screws to be more easily screwed into the inserts. In some other components, the first and second threaded inserts are inserted into the molding body.

[0010] In any of the components described herein, a first threaded insert may be disposed within a first locating block in the molding body, and a second threaded insert may be disposed within a second locating block in the molding body. Typically, the locating blocks assist in positioning the anti-loosening nut assembly relative to a frame guide rail. For example, the first and second locating blocks are configured to determine the position of the anti-loosening nut assembly relative to a vertical frame guide rail.

[0011] In some examples of the anti-loosening nut assembly, the first and second positioning blocks can be configured to fit into corresponding square holes in a vertical frame guide rail. Typically, the first and second positioning blocks may include chamfers configured to facilitate insertion into the square holes.

[0012] In any of the components described herein, the first and second locating blocks are spaced approximately 1.25 inches apart. Typically, the spacing of the threaded inserts, and therefore the spacing of the locating blocks, can be based on standards or specifications associated with standardized rack-mount equipment.

[0013] In any of the components described herein, the molded body may be formed of at least one of thermoplastic elastomer, thermoplastic vulcanized rubber, thermoplastic polyurethane, or flexible polyvinyl chloride; however, other materials are also possible.

[0014] In any of the components described herein, the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion may be configured to attach to a square hole in a vertical frame guide rail. Furthermore, the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion may be configured to engage with the square hole based on the elastic modulus of the molded body.

[0015] Typically, the threaded insert of any component can be threaded to accept 10-32 screws. In some other examples, the threaded insert of any component can be threaded to accept 12-24 screws.

[0016] In any of the components described herein, the first threaded insert is spaced approximately 1.25 inches from the second threaded insert, and the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion are spaced approximately 0.625 inches from the first threaded insert and the second threaded insert.

[0017] Any equipment mounting system disclosed herein may include a vertical rack rail and a locknut assembly, the vertical rack rail including a plurality of square holes spaced apart according to rack mounting standards. The locknut assembly may include: a molded body; a first threaded insert and a second threaded insert that are captured within the molded body, wherein the first threaded insert and the second threaded insert are spaced apart according to rack mounting standards; and a first clamping portion molded to a first side of the molded body and a second clamping portion molded to a second side of the molded body, wherein the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion are configured to removably engage the molded body to the vertical rack rail.

[0018] Typically, in any device mounting system, the molding body can be an injection-molded plastic body. In some examples, a first threaded insert and a second threaded insert can be movably coupled within the molding body. In other examples, the first threaded insert and the second threaded insert can be inserted into the molding body.

[0019] In any of the device installation systems disclosed herein, a first threaded insert may be disposed within a first positioning block in the molding body, and a second threaded insert may be disposed within a second positioning block in the molding body.

[0020] In some variations of the equipment mounting system disclosed herein, the first and second positioning blocks can be configured to determine the position of the anti-loosening nut assembly relative to the vertical frame guide rail. In some other examples, the first and second positioning blocks can be configured to fit into corresponding square holes in the vertical frame guide rail.

[0021] In any of the device mounting systems disclosed herein, the first and second positioning blocks include chamfered portions configured to facilitate insertion into square holes. In some examples, the first and second positioning blocks may be spaced approximately 1.25 inches apart.

[0022] In any of the device mounting systems disclosed herein, the first clamping part and the second clamping part can be configured to attach to a square hole in a vertical frame guide rail. In some variations, the first clamping part and the second clamping part can be configured to engage with the square hole based on the elastic modulus of the molded body.

[0023] In some examples, the first and second threaded inserts are configured to receive 10-32 screws. In other examples, the first and second threaded inserts are configured to receive 12-24 screws.

[0024] In any of the device mounting systems disclosed herein, the first threaded insert may be spaced about 1.25 inches from the second threaded insert, and the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion may be spaced about 0.625 inches from the first threaded insert and the second threaded insert.

[0025] In some examples, rack-mountable chassis may include a removable bezel. The removable bezel can be advantageously attached to and locked to the rack-mountable chassis to cover some front panel mounting components and protect access to these components. The removable bezel can be unlocked and removed with a key.

[0026] All methods and apparatuses described herein are contemplated in any combination herein and can be used to achieve the benefits described herein. Brief description of the attached diagram

[0027] A better understanding of the features and advantages of the methods and apparatus described herein will be obtained by referring to the following detailed description of illustrative embodiments and the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 An example rack-mounted system is shown.

[0028] Figure 2A An example of an anti-loosening nut assembly is shown.

[0029] Figure 2B Another view of the anti-loosening nut assembly is shown.

[0030] Figure 2C A front view of the anti-loosening nut assembly is shown.

[0031] Figure 3A An example device installation system is shown.

[0032] Figure 3B A front view of the example device installation system is shown.

[0033] Figure 4A An example rear view 400 of the nut assembly is shown.

[0034] Figure 4B It shows Figure 4A Another example rear view of the anti-loosening nut assembly.

[0035] Figure 5 An additional view of the anti-loosening nut assembly 500 is shown. Detailed description

[0036] This document discloses a rack-mountable chassis and system. In particular, a removable anti-loosening nut assembly is described.

[0037] Figure 1 An example rack mounting system 100 is shown. The rack mounting system 100 may include a 19-inch equipment rack 110 and rack-mountable devices 120, 121, 122, 123, and 124. The equipment rack 110 may include a first rack rail 111 and a second rack rail 112. The equipment rack 110 may conform to one or more industry standards, including the Electronic Industries Alliance standard for equipment racks known as EIA-310-D. The industry standard defines a rack unit (RU) as 1.75 inches. The height of the equipment rack 110 (and therefore the height of the first rack rail 111 and the second rack rail 112) may vary. However, the height is typically divided into integer units of RU.

[0038] Rack-mountable devices 120-124 may include any feasible electrical equipment configured to be mounted and installed within device rack 110. Example rack-mountable devices may include servers, network switches, power supplies, connectors, patch panels, etc. Although five individual rack-mountable device components are shown herein, in some variations, rack-mount system 100 may include any feasible number of components.

[0039] The first rack rail 111 and the second rack rail 112 may include vertical holes 140, spaced apart to receive nuts (not shown) and screws 150, which attach or mount rack-mountable devices 120-124 to the device rack 110.

[0040] Figure 2AAn example of a locknut assembly 200 is shown. The locknut assembly 200 includes a body 210, a first threaded insert 220, and a second threaded insert 221. The first threaded insert 220 and the second threaded insert 221 are disposed (captured) within the body 210 and are typically spaced apart according to any feasible industry standard for rack-mounted equipment. For example, the center-to-center distance between the first threaded insert 220 and the second threaded insert 221 can be a multiple of RU. In some other examples, the distance between the first threaded insert 220 and the second threaded insert 221 can be approximately 1.25 inches. In some examples, the first threaded insert 220 and the second threaded insert 221 can be movably attached to the body 210. That is, while preventing the first threaded insert 220 and the second threaded insert 221 from rotating with the body 210, the first threaded insert 220 and the second threaded insert 221 can also move or float relative to the body 210 (e.g., movably coupled) to facilitate engagement with mounting screws. Mounting screws can be defined or determined by rack-mount standards. Typical threaded inserts can be threaded to receive 10-32, 12-24, or any other feasible screws. The first threaded insert 220 and the second threaded insert 221 can be steel, stainless steel, brass, or any other feasible material. Typically, the materials used for the first threaded insert 220 and the second threaded insert 221 are metallic and compatible with typical screws used for attaching rack-mountable equipment. In some other examples, the first threaded insert 220 and the second threaded insert 221 can be molded into the body 210 as part of an injection molding process. In some cases, these can be referred to as insert-molded threaded inserts.

[0041] The main body 210 may include a first positioning block 250 and a second positioning block 251. A first threaded insert 220 may be located within the first positioning block 250, and a second threaded insert 221 may be located within the second positioning block 251. The first positioning block 250 and the second positioning block 251 are arranged to engage with a vertical frame guide rail (e.g., included in...). Figure 1The body 210 engages with the vertical holes within the equipment rack 110. Therefore, the first positioning block 250 and the second positioning block 251 can position (e.g., determine their position) the body 210 and the first threaded insert 220 and the second threaded insert 221 relative to the vertical rack guide rail. In some embodiments, the first positioning block 250 and the second positioning block 251 may include chamfered portions (such as chamfered portion 222) to facilitate insertion of the body 210 into the holes of the vertical rack guide rail. In some variations, the dimensions of the first positioning block 250 and the second positioning block 251 may be smaller than the corresponding holes in the vertical rack guide rail. In this way, the first positioning block 250 and the second positioning block 251 (and therefore the body 210) can float within the equipment rack, thereby enabling easier engagement with mounting screws. Furthermore, the first positioning block 250 and the second positioning block 251 can position the body 210 relative to the holes in the vertical rack guide rail.

[0042] The body 210 can be plastic, polymer, or any other feasible, low-cost, flexible, and compliant material. Typically, the body 210 can be injection molded (e.g., the body 210 can be formed from injection-molded plastic). Example molding body materials can include thermoplastic elastomers, thermoplastic vulcanizates, thermoplastic polyurethanes, or flexible polyvinyl chloride. Injection-molded components advantageously have low or relatively low cost. A first clamping portion 230 and a second clamping portion 231 are molded into the body 210. The first clamping portion 230 and the second clamping portion 231 can be disposed between the first threaded insert 220 and the second threaded insert 221. For example, the first clamping portion 230 and the second clamping portion 231 can be spaced approximately 0.625 inches from the first threaded insert 220 and the second threaded insert 221. The first clamping portion 230 and the second clamping portion 231 can engage with vertical holes in the equipment frame. In this way, the first clamping part 230 and the second clamping part 231 can removably connect the anti-loosening nut assembly 200 to the equipment frame. The first clamping part 230 may be disposed adjacent to or on the first side 240 of the main body 210, and the second clamping part 231 may be disposed adjacent to or on the second side 241 of the main body 210.

[0043] Because the body 210 is flexible, the user can press the first side 240 and the second side 241 together (e.g., apply inward pressure) to pull the first clamping portion 230 and the second clamping portion 231 inward. In this way, the first clamping portion 230 and the second clamping portion 231 can be placed within the first vertical hole, while the first positioning block 250 and the second positioning block 251 are placed within the second and third vertical holes, respectively. When the user releases the first side 240 and the second side 241, the first clamping portion 230 and the second clamping portion 231 can extend outward to engage with the first hole. The flexibility and / or elasticity of the body 210 can be described by its elastic modulus. The body 210 can be specified to have a specific elastic modulus such that compression of the first side 240 and the second side 241 is possible, and sufficient force can be applied to the vertical frame guide rail via the first clamping portion 230 and the second clamping portion 231. In some examples, the force applied by the first clamping portion 230 and the second clamping portion 231 is at least partially based on the elastic modulus of the body 210. Therefore, in some examples, the body 210 may be specified to have a minimum or maximum elastic modulus.

[0044] Figure 2B Another view of the anti-loosening nut assembly 200 is shown. Arrows 260 and 261 indicate the direction of a force that can be applied to the first side 240 and the second side 241 of the body 210 to deflect the first clamping portion 230 and the second clamping portion 231 inward.

[0045] Figure 2C A front view of the anti-loosening nut assembly 200 is shown, where arrows 270 and 271 indicate the direction of the force applied to the side of the body 210 to deflect the first clamping part 230 and the second clamping part 231.

[0046] Figure 3A An example equipment mounting system 300 is shown, including an anti-loosening nut assembly 310 and a rack rail 320. The rack rail 320 serves as... Figure 1 Examples of first rack rails 111 and second rack rails 112 include a plurality of vertical holes 321. The spacing of the vertical holes 321 can be determined by rack mounting standards. For example, each equipment rack unit (RU) can be associated with three square holes in rack rail 320. The first square hole 322 can be separated from the second square hole 323 by a center-to-center distance of approximately 1.25 inches. Additionally, the third square hole 324 can be separated from the first square hole 322 and the second square hole 323 by a center-to-center distance of approximately 0.625 inches. Therefore, the third square hole 324 can be equidistant from the first square hole 322 and the second square hole 323.

[0047] Anti-loosening nut assembly 310, as Figure 2A and Figure 2BAn example of an anti-loosening nut assembly 200 includes a first positioning block 311, a second positioning block 312, a first clamping portion 313, and a second clamping portion 314. To install the anti-loosening nut assembly 200 in the rack guide rail 320, the sides of the anti-loosening nut assembly 200 can be pressed together while the first positioning block 311 is inserted into the first square hole 322, the second positioning block 312 is inserted into the second square hole 323, and the first clamping portion 313 and the second clamping portion 314 are inserted into a third third hole 324 provided between the first square hole 322 and the second square hole 323. Therefore, the anti-loosening nut assembly 310 can be installed in the rack guide rail 320 without using any tools. Tool-free installation advantageously simplifies the installation procedure and can reduce installation time.

[0048] Figure 3B A front view of an example device mounting system 350 is shown, which includes an anti-loosening nut assembly 310 mounted (removably attached) in a rack rail 320. A first positioning block 331 and a second positioning block 332 extend through a first square hole 322 and a second square hole 323 in the rack rail 320. Furthermore, a first clamping portion 313 and a second clamping portion 314 extend through and engage a third third hole 324. For example, the first clamping portion 313 and the second clamping portion 314 can engage with the side of a vertical hole (particularly a vertical hole located between the first positioning block 311 and the second positioning block 312).

[0049] Figure 4A An example rear view 400 of an anti-loosening nut assembly 410 mounted in a rack rail 420 is shown. The anti-loosening nut assembly 410, as another example of the anti-loosening nut assembly 200 of FIG. 2, may have a first clamping portion and a second clamping portion (not shown) that engage with the rack rail 420. To remove the anti-loosening nut assembly 410, the user squeezes the side of the anti-loosening nut assembly to disengage from the first and second clamping portions.

[0050] Figure 4B Another example rear view 450 of the anti-loosening nut assembly 410 and the rack rail 420 is shown. When the side of the anti-loosening nut assembly 410 is squeezed, the user can simply pull the anti-loosening nut assembly 410 out of the rack rail 420 by moving it backward. Therefore, the user can squeeze the side of the anti-loosening nut assembly 410, pull it backward, or move it. In this way, the removal of the anti-loosening nut assembly 410 can be completed without tools. Toolless removal simplifies the removal and / or adjustment of the anti-loosening nut assembly 410.

[0051] Figure 5An additional view of the anti-loosening nut assembly 500 is shown. A front view 510 of the anti-loosening nut assembly 500 shows a width 520 and a height 530. When the anti-loosening nut assembly 500 is arranged for use with a rack-mountable device of 1 RU height, the height 530 may be approximately 42.65 mm. Those skilled in the art will recognize that the height 530 can be appropriately adjusted to support rack-mountable devices of different heights. In some examples, the width 520 may be approximately 8.65 mm. In some variations, the width 520 may vary based on the dimensions of the rack rails used with the anti-loosening nut assembly.

[0052] The side view 550 of the anti-loosening nut assembly 500 shows a thickness 560. In some examples, the thickness 560 may be 8.65 mm, but other thicknesses are also possible.

[0053] It should be understood that all combinations of the foregoing concepts and other concepts discussed in more detail below (assuming that such concepts do not contradict each other) are contemplated as part of the inventive subject matter disclosed herein and can be used to achieve the benefits described herein.

[0054] When a feature or element is described herein as being “on” another feature or element, the feature or element may be directly on the other feature or element, or there may be intermediate features and / or elements present. Conversely, when a feature or element is described as being “directly on” another feature or element, no intermediate features or elements are present. It should also be understood that when a feature or element is described as being “connected,” “attached,” or “joined” to another feature or element, the feature or element may be directly connected, attached, or joined to the other feature or element, or there may be intermediate features or elements present. Conversely, when a feature or element is described as being “directly connected,” “directly attached,” or “directly joined” to another feature or element, no intermediate features or elements are present. Although described or illustrated with respect to one embodiment, the features and elements thus described or illustrated can be applied to other embodiments. Those skilled in the art will also understand that references to structures or features “adjacent” to another feature may have portions overlapping with or below that adjacent feature.

[0055] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the invention. For example, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” as used herein are intended to include the plural forms as well. It should also be understood that the terms “comprises” and / or “comprising”, when used in this specification, specify the presence of the stated features, steps, operations, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and / or groups thereof. As used herein, the term “and / or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items and may be abbreviated as “ / ”.

[0056] Spatial terms such as “under,” “below,” “lower,” “over,” and “upper” may be used herein for convenience of description to describe the relationship of one element or feature, as shown in the accompanying drawings, to one or more other elements or features. It should be understood that spatially related terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation, in addition to those depicted in the accompanying drawings. For example, if the device in the accompanying drawings is reversed, an element described as “below” or “beneath” other elements or features would then be oriented “above” other elements or features. Thus, the exemplary term “below” can encompass both “over” and “below” orientations. The device may be otherwise oriented (rotated 90 degrees or otherwise), and the spatially related descriptive terms used herein are interpreted accordingly. Similarly, unless otherwise specified, the terms “upwardly,” “downwardly,” “vertical,” and “horizontal” are used in this document for illustrative purposes only.

[0057] While the terms "first" and "second" may be used herein to describe various features / elements (including steps), these features / elements should not be limited by these terms unless the context otherwise requires. These terms may be used to distinguish one feature / element from another. Therefore, the first feature / element discussed below may be referred to as the second feature / element, and similarly, the second feature / element discussed below may be referred to as the first feature / element, without departing from the teachings of the invention.

[0058] Throughout this specification and the appended claims, unless the context otherwise requires, the term "comprise" and its variations such as "comprises" and "comprising" mean that various components may be used together in a method and article of manufacture (e.g., a composition and an apparatus, including devices and methods). For example, the term "comprising" will be understood to imply the inclusion of any of the stated elements or steps, but does not exclude any other elements or steps.

[0059] In general, any apparatus and method described herein should be understood as inclusive, but all or a subset of the components and / or steps may instead be exclusive and may be expressed as “consisting of various components, steps, sub-components or sub-steps” or alternatively “consisting substantially of various components, steps, sub-components or sub-steps”.

[0060] As used herein in the specification and claims, including in the examples, and unless otherwise expressly stated, all figures may be understood as if they begin with the words “about” or “approximately”, even if the term is not explicitly stated. The phrase “about” or “approximately” may be used when describing size and / or location to indicate that the described value and / or location is within a reasonably expected range of value and / or location. For example, numerical values ​​may have values ​​of + / - 0.1% of the stated value (or range of values), + / - 1% of the stated value (or range of values), + / - 2% of the stated value (or range of values), + / - 5% of the stated value (or range of values), + / - 10% of the stated value (or range of values), etc. Any numerical value given herein should also be understood to include approximately or approximate that value, unless the context otherwise indicates. For example, if the value “10” is disclosed, then “approximately 10” is also disclosed. Any numerical ranges listed herein are intended to include all subranges contained therein. It should also be understood that when a value is disclosed, "less than or equal to" that value, "greater than or equal to" that value, and the possible range between these values ​​are also disclosed, as would be appropriately understood by a person skilled in the art. For example, if the value "X" is disclosed, then "less than or equal to X" and "greater than or equal to X" (e.g., where X is a numerical value) are also disclosed. It should also be understood that throughout this application, data is provided in a variety of different formats, and that the data represents the end and beginning points and ranges of any combination of data points. For example, if specific data point "10" and specific data point "15" are disclosed, it should be understood that greater than, greater than or equal to, less than, less than or equal to, and equal to 10 and 15, as well as between 10 and 15, are considered disclosed. It should also be understood that each unit between two specific units is also disclosed. For example, if 10 and 15 are disclosed, then 11, 12, 13, and 14 are also disclosed.

[0061] While various illustrative embodiments have been described above, any of the various embodiments may be modified without departing from the scope of the invention as described in the claims. For example, in alternative embodiments, the order in which the various described method steps are performed may typically be changed, and in other alternative embodiments, one or more method steps may be skipped together. Optional features of the various apparatus and system embodiments may be included in some embodiments but not in others. Therefore, the foregoing description is provided primarily for illustrative purposes and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the invention as set forth in the claims.

[0062] The examples and illustrations included herein are shown by way of illustration, not limitation, of specific embodiments in which the subject matter can be practiced. As mentioned, other embodiments can be utilized and derived therefrom, allowing structural and logical substitutions and changes to be made without departing from the scope of this disclosure. For convenience only, such embodiments of the subject matter of the invention may be referred to individually or collectively herein as the term "invention," and if actually more than one is disclosed, it is not intended to actively limit the scope of this application to any single invention or inventive concept. Thus, while specific embodiments have been illustrated and described herein, any arrangement believed to achieve the same purpose may replace the specific embodiments shown. This disclosure is intended to cover any and all modifications or variations of the various embodiments. Combinations of the above embodiments and other embodiments not specifically described herein will be apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the above description.

Claims

1. An anti-loosening nut assembly, comprising: Molded body; A first threaded insert and a second threaded insert are captured within the molding body, wherein the first threaded insert and the second threaded insert are spaced apart according to a frame mounting standard; as well as A first clamping portion and a second clamping portion, the first clamping portion being molded into a first side of the molded body and the second clamping portion being molded into a second side of the molded body, wherein the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion are configured to removably connect the molded body to a vertical frame guide rail.

2. The anti-loosening nut assembly according to claim 1, wherein, The molded body is an injection-molded plastic body.

3. The anti-loosening nut assembly according to claim 1, wherein, The first threaded insert and the second threaded insert are movably connected within the molded body.

4. The anti-loosening nut assembly according to claim 1, wherein, The first threaded insert and the second threaded insert are inserted into the molding body.

5. The anti-loosening nut assembly according to claim 1, wherein, The first threaded insert is disposed within the first positioning block in the molding body, and the second threaded insert is disposed within the second positioning block in the molding body.

6. The anti-loosening nut assembly according to claim 5, wherein, The first positioning block and the second positioning block are configured to determine the position of the anti-loosening nut assembly relative to the vertical frame guide rail.

7. The anti-loosening nut assembly according to claim 5, wherein, The first positioning block and the second positioning block are configured to be fitted into corresponding square holes in the vertical frame guide rail.

8. The anti-loosening nut assembly according to claim 5, wherein, The first positioning block and the second positioning block include chamfered portions configured to facilitate insertion into a square hole.

9. The anti-loosening nut assembly according to claim 5, wherein, The first positioning block and the second positioning block are spaced approximately 1.25 inches apart.

10. The anti-loosening nut assembly according to claim 1, wherein, The molded body is formed of at least one of thermoplastic elastomer, thermoplastic vulcanized rubber, thermoplastic polyurethane, or flexible polyvinyl chloride.

11. The anti-loosening nut assembly according to claim 1, wherein, The first clamping part and the second clamping part are configured to be attached to the square holes of the vertical frame guide rail.

12. The anti-loosening nut assembly according to claim 11, wherein, The first clamping portion and the second clamping portion are configured to engage with the square hole based on the elastic modulus of the molded body.

13. The anti-loosening nut assembly according to claim 1, wherein, The first threaded insert and the second threaded insert are configured to receive 10-32 screws.

14. The anti-loosening nut assembly according to claim 1, wherein, The first threaded insert and the second threaded insert are configured to receive 12-24 screws.

15. The anti-loosening nut assembly according to claim 1, wherein, The first threaded insert is spaced approximately 1.25 inches from the second threaded insert, and the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion are spaced approximately 0.625 inches from the first threaded insert and the second threaded insert.

16. The anti-loosening nut assembly according to claim 1, wherein, The rack mounting standard is Electronic Industries Alliance EIA-310-D.

17. An equipment installation system, comprising: A vertical frame guide rail, wherein the vertical frame guide rail includes a plurality of square holes spaced apart according to the frame installation standard; and Anti-loosening nut assembly, the anti-loosening nut assembly comprising: - Molded body; - A first threaded insert and a second threaded insert, the first threaded insert and the second threaded insert being captured within the molding body, wherein the first threaded insert and the second threaded insert are spaced apart according to the frame mounting standard; and - A first clamping portion and a second clamping portion, the first clamping portion being molded into a first side of the molded body and the second clamping portion being molded into a second side of the molded body, wherein the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion are configured to removably connect the molded body to the vertical frame guide rail.

18. The equipment installation system according to claim 17, wherein, The molded body is an injection-molded plastic body.

19. The equipment installation system according to claim 17, wherein, The first threaded insert and the second threaded insert are movably connected within the molded body.

20. The equipment installation system according to claim 17, wherein, The first threaded insert and the second threaded insert are inserted into the molding body.

21. The equipment installation system according to claim 17, wherein, The first threaded insert is disposed within the first positioning block in the molding body, and the second threaded insert is disposed within the second positioning block in the molding body.

22. The equipment installation system according to claim 21, wherein, The first positioning block and the second positioning block are configured to determine the position of the anti-loosening nut assembly relative to the vertical frame guide rail.

23. The equipment installation system according to claim 21, wherein, The first positioning block and the second positioning block are configured to be fitted into corresponding square holes in the vertical frame guide rail.

24. The equipment installation system according to claim 21, wherein, The first positioning block and the second positioning block include chamfered portions configured to facilitate insertion into a square hole.

25. The equipment installation system according to claim 21, wherein, The first positioning block and the second positioning block are spaced approximately 1.25 inches apart.

26. The equipment installation system according to claim 17, wherein, The first clamping part and the second clamping part are configured to be attached to the square holes of the vertical frame guide rail.

27. The equipment installation system according to claim 26, wherein, The first clamping portion and the second clamping portion are configured to engage with the square hole based on the elastic modulus of the molded body.

28. The equipment installation system according to claim 17, wherein, The first threaded insert and the second threaded insert are configured to receive 10-32 screws.

29. The equipment installation system according to claim 17, wherein, The first threaded insert and the second threaded insert are configured to receive 12-24 screws.

30. The equipment installation system according to claim 17, wherein, The first threaded insert is spaced approximately 1.25 inches from the second threaded insert, and the first clamping portion and the second clamping portion are spaced approximately 0.625 inches from the first threaded insert and the second threaded insert.

31. The equipment installation system according to claim 17, wherein, The rack mounting standard is Electronic Industries Alliance EIA-310-D.

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