RJ connector and cover therefor
US5538438A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 26, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jul 23, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R24/62
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Snag-free assembly of a communications system utilizing RJ-type connectors having locking clip is enabled by the provision of a protective cover. The cover is preferably molded in a single piece to wrap around the RJ-type connector at one of a patching cable. In addition to the feature that the locking clip is protected against snags when it is drawn through openings in wire management systems, the locking clip protector also provides a convenient lever to depress the clip and facilitate operation with recessed sockets and close spaces. The cover includes slots for holding identifying labels and is preferably color coded and protected against removal and reuse. Also, the cover provides strain relief at the juncture of the cable and the modular plug.
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