Network interface assembly and mounting frame
First Claim
1. A mounting frame for use in the attachment of a data communications device to a network, the network including a network connector receptacle insert mated to a network wiring connector connected to network wiring;
- the mounting frame comprising a one-piece member including;
a substantially flat panel having a slot through which the network wiring connector can be inserted so that the network wiring will be located to the rear of the panel and so that the network connector receptacle insert can be mated to the network wiring connector on the front of the panel;
a surface on the panel engaging a snap latch on the network wiring connector after the network wiring connector is inserted into the slot;
a projection extending transversely relative to the panel to support a network wiring connector positioned in the slot;
a frame mounting arm extending transversely forward relative to the panel; and
a cover mounting arm extending transversely forward relative to the panel.
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Abstract
An assembly for use in connecting data communications equipment to a data communications network includes a network wiring connector 2, mating modular network connector receptacle inserts 4, a cover 6 and a mounting frame 10. The mounting frame 10 is a one piece member, preferably stamped and formed from a flat metal blank. The mounting frame 10 has a flat rear panel 12 with slots 14 in which the wiring connector 2 is mounted. The insert 4 is an edge card member with a connector interface or receptacle 62 which is aligned with openings 72 in the cover to provide an accessible mating interface for a plug attached to the data communications equipment. Side supports 22 on the mounting frame 10 extend forward to support the front end of the insert 4 and provide latching engagement surface 26 cooperative with snap latches 74 on the insert 4. Frame mounting arms having intermediate sections 16 and distal mounting flange sections 18, 20 extend from the top and bottom of the central rear panel section 12. The frame 10 and the entire assembly can be mounted in a standard wall box.
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21 Claims
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1. A mounting frame for use in the attachment of a data communications device to a network, the network including a network connector receptacle insert mated to a network wiring connector connected to network wiring;
- the mounting frame comprising a one-piece member including;
a substantially flat panel having a slot through which the network wiring connector can be inserted so that the network wiring will be located to the rear of the panel and so that the network connector receptacle insert can be mated to the network wiring connector on the front of the panel; a surface on the panel engaging a snap latch on the network wiring connector after the network wiring connector is inserted into the slot; a projection extending transversely relative to the panel to support a network wiring connector positioned in the slot; a frame mounting arm extending transversely forward relative to the panel; and a cover mounting arm extending transversely forward relative to the panel. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
- the mounting frame comprising a one-piece member including;
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17. A mounting frame for use in the attachment of a data communications device to a network, the network including a network connector receptacle insert with a receptacle interface at the forward end thereof, connected to network wiring;
- the mounting frame comprising a one-piece member including;
a substantially flat panel having at least one slot; a projection extending transversely relative to the panel adjacent the lower edge of each slot; a frame mounting arm extending transversely forward relative to the panel; an insert support arm joined to the flat panel and extending forward from the flat panel on each side of each slot, the insert support arm having a protruding section at its forward end for engaging and supporting the network connector receptacle insert, and a latching surface between the rear panel and the forward end to which the insert can be secured; and
at least one cover mounting arm extending transversely forward from the rear panel;
whereby a cover can be mounted on the cover mounting arm with the connector receptacle on each insert being accessible through an opening on a cover attached to the cover mounting arm.
- the mounting frame comprising a one-piece member including;
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18. A mounting strap for use in a local area data communications network to mount an accessible network interface subassembly in a standard wall box into which local area data communications network wiring, running behind the wall, extends;
- wherein the standard device box includes mounting holes at the top and bottom of the wiring device box; and
wherein the accessible network interface subassembly comprises two network wiring connectors and two network connector receptacle inserts matable with the network wiring connectors;
the mounting strap comprising a one piece metal member stamped and formed from a flat blank including;strap mounting openings in coplanar top and bottom sections of the mounting strap, the mounting openings being spaced apart for alignment of the strap mounting openings with standard wall box mounting holes so that the mounting strap can be mounted vertically in the standard wall box by screws extending through the strap mounting openings into engagement with the standard wall box when the top and bottom mounting strap sections abut the exterior of the device box; intermediate strap sections formed transversely relative to the top and bottom sections; a central strap section joining and extending between the intermediate sections and extending parallel to and rearwardly spaced from the top and bottom strap sections, the intermediate strap sections being formed transversely to the central strap section; two spaced apart laterally extending slots in the central strap section, the slots being configured for insertion of network wiring connectors into the slots; and network connector receptacle insert support members located on each side of the central strap section and adjoining the central strap section and formed transversely forward from the central strap section toward the coplanar top and top and bottom strap sections. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21)
- wherein the standard device box includes mounting holes at the top and bottom of the wiring device box; and
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