Modular higher density communications coupling system
First Claim
1. A telecommunications coupling device for mounting a pair of connectors through a single industry standard-sized hole, comprising:
- a main body member;
a registration ridge extending forward from said main body member, at least a first portion of said ridge being adapted to extend into said hole to align said main body member with respect to said hole;
a pair of apertures through said main body member, and adjacent each other, said pair of apertures being generally surrounded by said registration ridge for alignment of both apertures with said hole;
a pair of retaining members extending rearwardly from said main body member, adjacent to said apertures, said retaining members being adapted to retain a pair of connector housings for supporting said respective connector in alignment with said respective apertures to permit coupling to a telecommunication apparatus; and
a pair of support members extending rearwardly from said main body member, adjacent to said apertures, said support members extending rearwardly beyond said retaining members, said support members having slots therein adapted to receive a termination plate and support said termination plate in a position above said retaining members and spanning said pair of apertures.
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Abstract
A modular higher density communications coupling system including a universal platform for supporting multiple connectors from a single outlet hole is disclosed. The platform includes a main body member having a registration ridge extending forward of the main body member for extending into a standard sized outlet hole. A pair of apertures adjacent to each other extend through the main body member and are generally surrounded by the registration ridge. A pair of connector housings are attachable to the rear of the platform in alignment with the aperatures for housing connectors. A pair of retaining members on two sides of the apertures hold the connector housings in position. A pair of support members extend rearwardly from the main body of the platform on the other two sides of the apertures. A termination plate is mounted in the support members, the termination plate having a plurality of electrical couplings for connecting the wire from a wall to the connector. A grounding screw mount provides easy access from the front, side or rear. The relationship between the retaining members, apertures, and support members facilitates a higher density of electrical couplings than previously possible in the prior art. Telecommunications apparatus of the type identified within the specification, in combination with the aforesaid, is contemplated as coming within the scope of the present invention.
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1. A telecommunications coupling device for mounting a pair of connectors through a single industry standard-sized hole, comprising:
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a main body member; a registration ridge extending forward from said main body member, at least a first portion of said ridge being adapted to extend into said hole to align said main body member with respect to said hole; a pair of apertures through said main body member, and adjacent each other, said pair of apertures being generally surrounded by said registration ridge for alignment of both apertures with said hole; a pair of retaining members extending rearwardly from said main body member, adjacent to said apertures, said retaining members being adapted to retain a pair of connector housings for supporting said respective connector in alignment with said respective apertures to permit coupling to a telecommunication apparatus; and a pair of support members extending rearwardly from said main body member, adjacent to said apertures, said support members extending rearwardly beyond said retaining members, said support members having slots therein adapted to receive a termination plate and support said termination plate in a position above said retaining members and spanning said pair of apertures. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 16)
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11. A telecommunication coupling platform for mounting a pair of connectors in alignment with a single industry standard-sized hole comprising:
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a main body member; a registration ridge extending forward from said main body member, said registration ridge having a first portion and a second portion, said first portion being adapted to extend out of said hole to align said main body member with respect to said hole; a pair of apertures through said main body member and adjacent each other, said pair of apertures being generally surrounded by said registration ridge; a pair of connector housings having respective connectors therein, said connectors being aligned with said respective apertures and with said single hole for connecting to telecommunication equipment; a pair of retaining members extending rearwardly from said main body member, adjacent said apertures, said retaining members being adapted to retain said connector housings in alignment with said respective apertures; a termination strip extending rearwardly from said main body member adapted to receive wires extending rearwardly from said connectors; and a termination coupled to said termination strip and to said wires to permit coupling of said wires to a telecommunication network - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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