Patent · US Expired

Cross connect frame for communication connector blocks and other devices

US5542549A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 22, 1994
Grant dateAug 6, 1996
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Expiry dateNov 22, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02B1/014
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A lightweight extremely versatile cross-connect frame and associated stand-off brackets are presented. This cross-connect frame comprises few components with integrally designed hole patterns to retain communication connector blocks and other standard products that require the dimensions of an EIA standard relay rack. The enhanced manufacturing and assembly produce clean sturdy frames which can be mounted either directly or with compatible stand-off brackets to a wall or 19" EIA relay rack. Additionally, these frames, with or without stand-off brackets, minimize the mounting space required by being both an even RMS (Rack Mount Space) in length and end stackable.

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