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Rotatable connector modules with inverted jacks

US7455548B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 19, 2006
Grant dateNov 25, 2008
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Expiry dateOct 19, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R2201/16
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A telecommunications patch panel includes a frame defining at least one opening configured to receive a connector module; and at least one connector module rotatably mounted in the at least one opening of the frame. Each connector module defines an axis of rotation generally parallel to the front face. Each connector module includes at least a first and second linear array of openings configured to receive jacks modules. Each of the openings in the first linear array is configured to receive a jack module having a first orientation, and each of the openings in the second linear array is configured to receive a jack module having a second orientation. The second orientation is rotated about 180° from the first orientation along an axis of insertion of the jack module.

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