Termination module for use in an array of modules
First Claim
1. A module for use in terminating a communication transmission line at a distribution panel comprisinga connector adapted to be connected to one end of a transmission line,support means for supporting said connector, said support means comprising an end wall having two faces for supporting said connector in fixed position thereon and a rectangular base joined to said end wall at one end thereof and extending in a direction away from one face thereof, said base comprising an elongate narrow strip having a top surface and a bottom surface, means defining an axis transverse to said bottom surface for affording tilting movement of said base to move said end wall from a first normal position to a spaced position for affording easy access to said connector, said means defining said axis transverse to said bottom surface comprises a recess spaced from said end wall for receiving a rod about which said base may pivot, said recess including an offset area for receiving a said rod, and said base includes a portion extending away from said recess in a direction opposite said end wall defining stop means for limiting said tilting movement.
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Abstract
A module for use in an array for modules for terminating transmission lines and making them readily accessible to connection to distribution lines, the modules comprising small rectangular bases having an end wall supporting a connector, and means affording the tilting movement of each module intermediate the ends of each base to move the end wall from a position aligned with the end walls of other modules to a position affording ready access to the connector of the tilted end wall.
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18 Claims
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1. A module for use in terminating a communication transmission line at a distribution panel comprising
a connector adapted to be connected to one end of a transmission line, support means for supporting said connector, said support means comprising an end wall having two faces for supporting said connector in fixed position thereon and a rectangular base joined to said end wall at one end thereof and extending in a direction away from one face thereof, said base comprising an elongate narrow strip having a top surface and a bottom surface, means defining an axis transverse to said bottom surface for affording tilting movement of said base to move said end wall from a first normal position to a spaced position for affording easy access to said connector, said means defining said axis transverse to said bottom surface comprises a recess spaced from said end wall for receiving a rod about which said base may pivot, said recess including an offset area for receiving a said rod, and said base includes a portion extending away from said recess in a direction opposite said end wall defining stop means for limiting said tilting movement.
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7. A plurality of transmission line termination modules positioned in side-by-side relationship, each module comprising
a connector adapted to be connected to one end of a transmission line, and support means for supporting said connector, said support means comprising an end wall having two faces for supporting said connector in fixed position thereon and a rectangular base joined to said end wall at one end thereof and extending in a direction away from one face thereof, said base including means defining an axis transverse to said base for affording tilting movement of said base of each module to move said end wall of each module independently of the other modules from a first normal position aligned with the connectors of adjacent modules to a spaced position in relationship to said adjacent connectors for affording easy access to said connector for connecting or disconnecting a distribution line with said connector, and for returning said modules to said normal position.
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9. A distribution panel for use in connecting transmission lines to connectors affording further distribution, said panel including a support plate, said support plate having a generally planar surface and means for defining a fulcrum, and a plurality of termination modules positioned in a side-by-side array on said plate and supported on said fulcrum for independent tilting movement, each module comprising
a connector adapted for connection to a transmission line, and support means for supporting said connector, said support means comprising an end wall having four sides and two faces for supporting said connector in fixed position thereon, a base joined to one side of said end wall and extending in a direction away from one face thereof, said base including means affording tilting movement of said module independently of adjacent modules about said fulcrum and in relationship to other modules to position said end wall of said module in spaced relationship to the end wall of others of said modules in said array affording easy access to the connector for plugging and unplugging distribution lines to said connector and returning the connector to a normal position when the connection is completed.
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