Apparatus for automatically terminating a signal
US5704798A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 9, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/7035
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A connector module for terminating a video signal for a monitor in an aircraft entertainment system is disclosed. The module includes a switch having a post that is movable between an extended position for terminating the video signal and a retracted position for enabling transmittance of the video signal through an output connector for the monitor. In addition, the module includes a lever rotatably attached adjacent to the output connector. The lever is rotatable to a terminating position wherein the lever is adjacent to the post to enable positioning of the post in the extended position. Further, upon attachment of the video cable to the output connector, the video cable contacts the lever to cause rotation of the lever against the post to move the post to the retracted position.
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