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Optical fiber distribution panel

  • US 4,824,196 A
  • Filed: 05/26/1987
  • Issued: 04/25/1989
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/26/1987
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A distribution panel for supporting a plurality of connector sockets which are adapted to be connected to a transmission cable by conductors fastened to the rear of said sockets, said panel comprisinga housing having a plurality of sides,an array of conductor sockets in rows and columns adjacent one side of said housing,means on said housing for supporting a plurality of said sockets for limited translational movement to move said plurality of sockets with relationship to others of said sockets from a normally closed retracted position to a projected position spaced from said other sockets in a row or column to expose said sockets allowing easy finger access thereto for connection and disconnection of a mating plug with a said socket and restricting access to the rear of said sockets and said conductors, and for pivotal movement affording access to the rear of said sockets and said conductors.

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