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Termination module for use in an array of modules

  • US 4,986,762 A
  • Filed: 08/15/1989
  • Issued: 01/22/1991
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/15/1989
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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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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