Branch assembly for a communication bus
US6410869B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 8, 2000 |
| Grant date | Jun 25, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2201/04
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A branch assembly for a communication bus is shown that allows easy connection and removal of devices from the bus. A switch is located within each assembly to direct the bus either from one bus interface directly to a second bus interface or from one bus interface through a branch interface to the second bus interface, as appropriate depending on the presence of device at the branch interface. The switch is integrated into the assembly and is mechanically actuated by the presence or absence of a connector at the branch interface.
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