Abstract:
A clamp (50) that guides and secures cables (126) in a cable management system. The clamp (50) includes a body member (52) and latch members (54) integrally formed with the body member (52). The body member (52) includes at least one cable guide (92) and the latch members (54) include outwardly extending arms (62). The latch members (54) pivot from an open position to a closed position over the body member (52). When the latch members (54) are in the closed position, each arm (62) is disposed over a cable guide to secure a cable (126) positioned therein.
Abstract:
A data termination block connected to a distribution frame for data termination, DSL connection or the like, having a frame connection apparatus (1), a termination block (2) connected to the frame connection apparatus (1), and at least one termination strip (4) having cable connection points (14) and/or slots (9), the termination strip (4) being associated with the termination block (2), characterized in that the termination strip (4) of the data termination block has a double-sided form to efficiently utilize spaces in the distribution frame.
Abstract:
A modular shelf system (100) for use with an equipment support structure (20) to manage cables has opposed front and rear sides (100A,100B). The shelf system (100) includes a base member (110) adapted to be secured to the equipment support structure and first and second drawers mounted on the base member in side-by-side relation. Each of the first and second drawers (140,140A,140B) is adapted to receive at least one cable from the rear side of the shelf system. Each of the first and second drawers includes a front panel (160) located adjacent the front side of the shelf system and defines a cable port. Each of the first and second drawers is slidable between a first, stored position within the base member and an open position wherein the respective drawer is disposed forwardly of and at least partially withdrawn from the base member to provide access from the front side of the shelf system to a cable or cables introduced into the respective drawer from the rear side of the shelf system.
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:
A telecommunications terminal module (10) includes the following features. The terminal module (10) includes at least one location (36) for mounting a section (32,34, 64) of a telecommunications rack (12), the mounting location (36) is provided with surfaces (38,40,42) facing said section (32, 34, 64), and the surfaces (38, 40, 42) of said mounting location (36) are configured such that said terminal module (10) can be tilted from the condition as secured to said rack (12) relative to said section (32, 34, 64) about one rim (70) thereof.
Abstract:
A modular shelf system (100) for use with an equipment support structure (20) to manage cables has opposed front and rear sides (100A,100B). The shelf system (100) includes a base member (110) adapted to be secured to the equipment support structure and first and second drawers mounted on the base member in side-by-side relation. Each of the first and second drawers (140,140A,140B) is adapted to receive at least one cable from the rear side of the shelf system. Each of the first and second drawers includes a front panel (160) located adjacent the front side of the shelf system and defines a cable port. Each of the first and second drawers is slidable between a first, stored position within the base member and an open position wherein the respective drawer is disposed forwardly of and at least partially withdrawn from the base member to provide access from the front side of the shelf system to a cable or cables introduced into the respective drawer from the rear side of the shelf system.
Abstract:
An integrally molded rack-mountable manager (20) for managing the routing of cables along a network rack (10) supporting electrical components having distinct rows of ports. The manager includes an integrally molded channel (27, 28) having a base portion (23, 25) and a pair of slotted side wall portions (24, 26) for retaining cables therein and managing the routing of the cables by providing optional routing through the channel (27, 28) and through slots (29) defined by the slotted sidewalls (24, 26). The integrally molded manager includes a rack-mounting portion configured for being connected to the network rack.
Abstract:
La présente invention concerne un répartiteur de télécommunication 101. Ce répartiteur 101 est plus particulièrement destiné à être installé dans un environnement extérieur à l'intérieur d'une armoire pour la réalisation des interconnexions entre des abonnés et des équipements de réseau via des câbles tels que des câbles téléphoniques ayant une pluralité de paires de fils de cuivre. Ce répartiteur 101 de télécommunication comporte une pluralité de moyens de fixation du type ferme 11, chacun desdits moyens de fixation 11 étant destiné à recevoir une réglette de connexion, et un support 17, 18 comportant ladite pluralité de moyens de fixation 11. Ledit support est rotatif autour d'un axe de rotation OO'.
Abstract:
Improved splitter assemblies are described that can accept multiple incoming POTS lines and split each. In the preferred embodiments described herein, each of the incoming POTS lines is split into a voice line and a data line. The exemplary splitter assemblies (10) described herein provide a card retainer (52) that holds a plurality of POTS splitter cards (68). The splitter assemblies provide a hinged faceplate (70) that retains a plurality of tool-less IDCs (100) to form a panel to which electrical connections can be easily made in order to attach the incoming POTS lines and outgoing voice and data lines. In one preferred embodiment, a protective housing (12, 122) encloses the card retainer to provide a substantially weather-resistant enclosure for the card retainer. This housing is shaped and sized to be easily mounted in or adjacent to an existing building entrance terminal. The card retainer (52) within has a number of retainer slots (60) for splitter cards (68). Vents are disposed between the slots so that the cards can receive ventilation. The inside cover of the protective housing retains a test probe assembly (106) that allows the connections with individual tool-less IDCs to be tested for integrity. A second splitter assembly is described wherein the card retainer is affixed directly to the backside of the outer panel of a building entrance terminal, particularly one that is located indoors or protected from the elements.