Sliding adapter panel with living hinge and forward/rearward locking
US8179684B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 7, 2008 |
| Grant date | May 15, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02B6/4453
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An adapter panel including a chassis and a plurality of sliding adapter packs that define a front adapter field of the adapter panel. The sliding adapter packs includes a frame assembly having a living hinge and a lever arm. The living hinge locks the sliding adapter packs into both a forward and a rearward position. The living hinge is activated by either pulling or pushing the lever arm.
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