Patent · US Expired

Communications conduit connector mounting device

US5913787A · kind A · utility

69Cited by
8References
33Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateAug 20, 1997
Grant dateJun 22, 1999
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 20, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S248/906
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A communications conduit connector mounting device comprising a support member adapted to carry a communications conduit connector for joining together ends of at least two communication conduit for transmission of signals therebetween, which support member depends from an engagement member adapted for engaging an interior structure of a panel system for supporting the support member within the interior of the panel system. Preferably the engagement member may comprise a hook mechanism removably engaging a horizontal member attached to a frame forming the panel assembly which frame has covers removably mounted to at least one side of the frame. The hook mechanism engages the horizontal member such as the bracket carrying the connector locates the connector within the internal space disposed for ready access of the removable cover. Preferably the hook mechanism is capable of being moved to a plurality of positions along the length of the horizontal member in which in each position the support member locates the connector within the interior space exposed for easy access on removal of the removable cover. More preferably the hook mechanism is slidably movable along the length of the …

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