Abstract:
An electrical connector assembly comprises a connector block, which includes a plurality of housing assemblies aligned in a generally vertically stacked orientation. Each housing assembly comprises a housing, an insulation displacement connector element disposed within the housing, where the insulation displacement connector element is adapted to electrically connect with a conductor partially disposed within the housing, an access cover, where the access cover is connected to the housing and is moveable between a closed position and an open position, wherein in the open position, the insulation displacement connector disposed within the housing is accessible, a generally vertical surface, and a conductor-receiving opening along the generally vertical surface.
Abstract:
Mechanisms for mounting, opening, closing and releasing a door assembly relative to a mounting structure are provided. The mechanisms employ a first structure that defines at least one elongated guide channel and a latching subassembly that is adapted to be mounted with respect to the foregoing guide channel(s) and to rotate with respect thereto. Rotation of the latching assembly with respect to the guide channel(s) allows a latching region, e.g., a V shaped latching region, to move between a first position (wherein the latching region is adapted to receive a mounting structure) and a second position (wherein the latching region cannot receive a mounting structure). In the second position, the latching region (in combination with the guide channel) is structured to capture a mounting structure (e.g., a projection associated with a cable management system) therewithin. Methods for use of the door assembly and latching subassembly are provided, as well as particular utilities thereof, e.g., rack-mounting applications.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a telecommunications termination panel with a housing including a front opening and a rear opening. Pivotably mounted within the housing is a tray within the front opening, pivoting about a vertical axis located adjacent a first side of the housing. A cable path is defined along a bottom of the housing along the first side between the cable entry of the tray and the rear opening. A movable plate is positioned adjacent the first side and is movable between a first position defining an upper limit of the cable path when the tray is closed and a second position allowing access to the cable path when the tray is open. The movement of the plate between the first and second positions is actuated by the movement of the tray between the closed and open positions. The present invention further relates to a telecommunications termination panel with a housing including a front opening. Pivotably mounted within the housing is a tray within the front opening, pivoting about a vertical axis located adjacent a first side of the housing. The tray is pivotable between an open position and a closed position. The tray includes a cover which can be moved between an operational position and an access position when the tray is in the open position. With the cover in the operational position, the tray is prevented from moving from the open position to the closed position.
Abstract:
A telecommunications termination cabinet includes first and second connector bulkheads, the first bulkhead located in forward position relative to the second bulkhead. The first bulkhead is pivotally mounted to the cabinet. A splice cabinet is positioned below the termination cabinet.
Abstract:
A fiber optic telecommunications frame is provided including rotatable panels having front and rear termination locations, the panels positioned on left and right sides of the frame. The frame includes vertical access for the rear cables, and rear cable guides disposed within the frame. The frame further includes left and right vertical cable guides for patch cables. The frame further includes cable storage spools for the patch cables positioned adjacent to the left and right panels of the frame. The frame includes a horizontal passage linking the left and right panels and the cable guides. A lower portion of the frame defines splice tray holders and a central passage from the splice tray holders to the rear sides of the left and right panels. From a front of each panel, access to a rear of the panel is provided by the hinged panels.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a telecommunications termination panel (210) with a housing including a front opening and a rear opening. Pivotably mounted within the housing is a tray (136) within the front opening, pivoting about a vertical axis located adjacent a first side of the housing. A cable path is defined along a bottom of the housing. A movable plate (238) is positioned adjacent the first side and is movable between a first position defining an upper limit of the cable path when the tray is closed and a second position allowing access to the cable path when the tray is open. The movement of the plate between the first and second positions is actuated via the actuator (232) by the movement of the tray. Pivotably mounted within the housing is a tray within the front opening, pivoting about a vertical axis located adjacent a first side of the housing. The tray is pivotable between an open and a closed position. The tray includes a cover (212) which can be moved between an operational and an access position when the tray is in the open position. With the cover in the operational position, the tray is prevented from moving from the open to the closed position.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a distributing unit for a telecommunications system, in particular a terminal block comprising several terminal strips (12) that are positioned on top of one another and/or are adjacent to one another. According to the invention, each of the terminal strips (12) comprises a functional element (13) for connecting incoming and outgoing cable cores and an identification device for identifying whether the functional elements are connected. The identification device comprises at least one tape holder (16) that can be pushed along the terminal strips (12) or functional elements (13) that are positioned on top of one another and/or are adjacent to one another.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a telecommunications termination panel with a tray pivotably mounted within the front opening of a housing. The tray pivots about a hinge located adjacent one of the sides of the housing and includes a raised floor. The raised floor of the tray cooperates with the side adjacent the hinge and a bottom of the housing to define a cable path from a rear cable access port to an opening on the tray adjacent the hinge. The tray includes a plurality of connection locations and cable management structures to direct a telecommunications cable from the cable access port to a rear of the connection locations without violating bend radius rules. The tray may also include a temporary cable holder to assist in pulling cables through the rear opening into the housing. The present invention further relates to a telecommunications equipment rack with a termination panel with such a pivoting tray mounted to the rack.