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Patch panel with modules

US7362590B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13Claims
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Filing dateMar 31, 2004
Grant dateApr 22, 2008
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K2201/10189
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A patch panel includes a back plane having front mounted pairs of termination locations, and an interconnect location electrically connected to each pair of termination locations. The termination locations connect to two patch cords. The interconnect location defines an access device for selectively accessing the termination locations. An interconnect module interfaces with the interconnect location. The module can include test access, power over Ethernet, or circuit protection features.

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