Dual modular jack adapter
US4944698A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 27, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 27, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R25/006
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A dual modular jack adapter for insertion directly on a telephone terminal block of the type having a plurality of connectors extending therefrom (i.e., type 66 terminals) is presented. The dual modular jack adapter is comprised of a compact insulative housing having a plurality of apertures therethrough, each aperture leading to a cavity having a plurality of connector clips therein. The connector clips accessible on the front surface are preferably quick connect type connector clips held in place by a snap on connector clip carrier. The connector clips are connected via wire conductors, which enter through slots in the base of the snap on connector clip carrier, to dual standard modular jacks for access of test phones or other auxilliary equipment. The present invention may be configured for any size modular jack including 2, 4, 6 or 8 wire jacks. The whole unit can be assembled by snapping the separate pieces together.
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