Patch panels with communications connectors that are rotatable about a vertical axis
US7343078B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 29, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2213/13003
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A patch panel configured for mounting to a network rack, includes: a frame including mounting features at opposite lateral ends for mounting the patch panel to the network rack; a bezel mounted to the patch panel, the bezel including a plurality of outlet apertures, and a plurality of communication outlets mounted in respective ones of the outlet apertures. Each of the outlets includes a plurality of electrical contacts within a plug aperture configured to receive a mating plug. The plug aperture has a generally horizontal axis for receiving the mating plug and further includes a plug latch recess. The outlets are oriented such that the plug latch recess is positioned on one side edge of the plug aperture.
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