Patch panel module and chassis
US7570487B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 2, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04Q2201/12
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A patch panel system including a chassis and a plurality of modules. The chassis includes elongated structures configured to interconnect top, bottom and side portions of the chassis. The elongated structures are also configured to receive and secure a printed circuit board and the plurality of modules to the chassis. The modules include a housing and a module card. The card can include a variety of connections that provide communication to connections located on a back plane of the chassis. The system can include a combination of passive and active modules that are interchangeable to provide a variety of interface configurations. A spring clip electrically links at least one module to the chassis.
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