Terminal blocks and methods for making and breaking connections in a telecommunication conductor
US7110534B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 19, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2201/16
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
In embodiments of the present invention, telecommunications terminal blocks are provided for making and breaking connections between a first telecommunications conductor, a second telecommunications conductor and a service wire. The terminal block includes a housing having a first connector connected to the first telecommunications conductor and a second connector connected to the second telecommunications conductor mounted therein. A first conductor is provided in the housing, the first conductor being electrically connected to the first connector and having a service wire connector portion configured to receive the service wire. A switch electrically connects the first connector and the second connector, the switch having a first state wherein the first connector is electrically connected to the second connector and a second state wherein the first connector is electrically disconnected from the second connector. Methods are also provided.
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