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Patch panel and strain relief bar assembly

US7404736B2 · kind B2 · utility

63Cited by
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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 23, 2005
Grant dateJul 29, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04Q2201/02
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A patch panel and strain relief bar assembly includes a patch panel, two bracket assemblies connected to the patch panel and a strain relief bar connected to the bracket assemblies. Each bracket assembly includes a first bracket and a second bracket removably secured to the first bracket. The first bracket is connected to the patch panel, and the first bracket has a tab including a cantilever that secures the first bracket to the second bracket. The first bracket also includes two rollover edges connected to the tab. The second bracket is connected to the strain relief bar, and the second bracket has a tab including an aperture that receives a portion of the first bracket therein.

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