Abstract:
A modular furniture panel (10) including a bracket (18) including a plurality of telecommunications connectors (30). The bracket (18) is positioned within the modular furniture panel (10) and provides an interconnection point for routing telecommunication cable (42) from a telecommunications closet to the work area (60). The bracket (18) may be fitted with a variety of telecommunication connectors (30) to accommodate different cable types (copper, optical fiber, coaxial, etc.). Panel covers (80, 82) conceal the bracket (18) and cable (42) located in the interior of the panel (10). Areas (60, 62) on either side of the bracket (18) are used for cable management including storage, routing and/or splicing of cables.
Abstract:
A cable management enclosure for providing neat, organized installation of fiber optic or copper cables and providing an easy access for cable maintenance. The cable management enclosure provides an area for managing cabling at the work station area, in a close proximity to the station equipment that includes telephones, data terminals and computers, by providing connection points for two, four or six fiber connectors utilizing slide-in adapter panels. There are also provisions for copper connections with the integration of a single-gang faceplate that can be mounted directly to the cable management enclosure cover (50) to accommodate up to six modular jacks. The base of the cable management enclosure provides incoming fiber cable strain relief plus storage and management of up to one meter of slack for as many as six fibers. The cover (50) snaps onto the base to provide dust-proofing and protection for the fibers. If desired for added security, a concealed cover-to-base screw accommodation may be included. Molded in icon pockets (52) and color-coded, snap-in icons permit fiber port identification.
Abstract:
A wire manager (10) that is removably mountable to stand-off legs (60) having at least one male latch (40). The wire manager (10) includes a plurality of exterior retaining members (16a). Each exterior retaining member (16a) has a female latch (26) for engaging the male latch (40) located on the stand-off legs (60). The wire manager (10) includes notches (28, 30) formed on each female latch (26) and each exterior retaining member (16a) which receive nubs (44) formed on the stand-off legs (60). Exterior base plates (14a) of the wire manager (10) include cross-shaped recesses (32) for receiving cross-shaped projections (46) formed on the stand-off legs (60). The notches (28, 30) and nubs (44) along with the cross-shaped recesses (32) and cross-shaped projections (46) aid in aligning the wire manager (10) and the stand-off legs (60).
Abstract:
A connecting block (10) is provided which comprises two interlocking parts (12, 14) including a retainer (12) and a snap-on cover (14). Both the retainer (12) and cover (14) include internal cavities which are sized to receive a plurality of spaced terminal clips (16) and retain the clips in a precise orientation. Each of the terminal clips (16) has a novel V-shaped configuration wherein a stripping slot (100) is located at the base of the V. Two embodiments of clips are disclosed including a single contact (16) and a dual contact (18) clip. Both the single and dual contact clip (16, 18) embodiments include cantilevered members (94) for circuit testing. Thus, the connecting block of this invention will permit either parallel test access or break test access.
Abstract:
A switching jack for use with a circuit board (40). The switching jack includes a housing (10) having a single opening (112) for receiving a standard plug. Within the housing is a contact carrier (30) which holds a plurality of resilient conductive pins (20). The resilient conductive pins extend angularly through an open area in the housing and extend out from the rear surface (302) of the jack. When the jack is mounted to a circuit board (40), the resilient conductive pins contact grooved contacts (408) formed in the circuit board. The electrical connections between the resilient conductive pins and the grooved contacts is interrupted when a plug is placed in the jack.
Abstract:
A surface mount multimedia connector housing (2) is disclosed. The housing (2) is both a functional and aesthetically pleasing arragement which is beneficial for visible placement. The housing (2) is configured in alternate embodiments of two or six ports (34) wherein anywhere from one through six ports (34) may be operable. More specifically, one or two ports may be operable in the two port housing and one through six ports (34) may operate in the six ports housing, as desired. Identification of each port (34) is provided for both, by the inclusion of colored tabs (34) with Icons and by write-on labels oriented on the cover (6) of the housing (2). The unit provides storage for excess cable, and segmented knockouts (60) for cable/raceway entry.
Abstract:
A rack mountable cable distribution enclosure (10). The cable distribution enclosure (10) includes a tray (26) that slides forward and backward out of the cable distribution enclosure (10). The tray includes an adapter plate bracket (28) which receives a plurality of adapter plates (92). The adapter plate bracket (28) holds up to 12 adapter plates (92), each of which holds a variety of adapters. In fiber optic cable applications, each adapter plate (92) can hold 6 duplex adapters, or 12 fibers, providing a density of 144 fibers.
Abstract:
A wire manager (10) for use with a wiring block assembly (20). The wire manager (10) has a base portion (16) connected to a retaining portion (18) which together provide for an area for wire management. The base portion (16) includes a latching portion (12) which has a lip (14) for affixing the wire manager to the wiring block assembly (20). The wire manager (10) is preferably made from plastic and is easily mounted to and removed from the wiring block assembly by compressing the base portion (16).
Abstract:
The multimedia outlet (10) of the present invention exhibits a combination of form and function. The outlet (10) provides six openings (34) for various telecommunicating connectors that provide for up to 12 ports of mixed media or up to 24 fiber optic ports. Also, provided is a cable management arrangement (73) complying with industry standards specifications. The form of the outlet, having inwardly angled sides (24, 25) allows for "true" gravity feed connections, which are desirable. The outlet also includes multiple cable access/raceway knockout ports (38) and a concealed labeling system (2, 4, 5).
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for enhancing digital signal transmissions is provided for (1) converting a digital signal (22) to an enhanced analog signal having a specified polarity and angular velocity; (2) transmitting that enhanced analog signal from one electronic component (10) to another electronic component (12); and (3) converting the enhanced analog signal back to a reconstituted digital signal (24). The enhanced analog signal comprises a smooth non-periodic function of voltage, current and time which preferably has the waveform of a versine function signal with specified polarity. A method of supplying power to remote locations of the apparatus for enhancing digital signals is also presented.