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Angled patch panel assembly

US6971909B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Filing dateDec 30, 2003
Grant dateDec 6, 2005
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Expiry dateJan 6, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R2201/04
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An angled patch panel is provided that is configured to be mounted to a rack or console. The angled patch panel facilitates cable management functions and enhances space utilization at and around the rack/patch panel assembly. The angled patch panel includes first and second patch panel elements that are angularly oriented with respect to each other. The transition from the first patch panel element to the second patch panel element is generally achieved in an apex region. The angled patch panel also includes flange members that extend from the first and second patch panel elements. Each of the flange members define a mounting face and an extension arm that is intermediate the mounting face and the patch panel element. The extension arm is dimensioned to facilitate at least partial recessing of the angled patch panel relative to the rack/console when the angled patch panel is mounted thereto.

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