Communications distribution box having improved access
US6534709B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 6, 2001 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S248/906
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A distribution box for supporting a plurality of distribution jacks, each distribution jack having a first terminal and a second terminal, the distribution box being configured to permit a plurality of cables to be selectively interconnected with the plurality of distribution jacks, the distribution box includes a housing defining a hollow interior, The housing having a wall adapted to support The plurality of such distribution jacks such that the first terminal of each distribution jack is positioned in the hollow interior and the second terminal of each distribution jack is accessible from the exterior of the housing, and the housing having an opening configured to allow The cables to be routed into The hollow interior for interconnection to the first terminals of The distribution jacks; and a removable shield mountable over The opening and being adapted to seal around the cables disposed in The opening.
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