Low profile copper and fiber optic cassettes
First Claim
1. A device for use with a panel comprising a plurality of apertures, the device comprising:
- a plurality of outlet assemblies;
a bezel member housing the outlet assemblies; and
a latch mechanism configured to releasably secure the bezel member to the panel, the latch mechanism comprising a handle member and a latch member that is slidably coupled to the bezel member, the latch member comprising at least one tab biased to be receivable inside a corresponding one of the apertures of the panel, the handle member being coupled to the latch member and operable to overcome the biasing to remove the at least one tab from the corresponding aperture of the panel when the handle member is pulled in an unlatch direction.
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Abstract
A multi-port or multi-outlet cassette that may be configured as a low profile, high-density cassette. Selected embodiments include a bezel member having a projection positioned between each adjacent pair of outlets to help reduce crosstalk. A releasable latch mechanism may be included that is configured to selectively latch and unlatch the cassette to a patch panel. Embodiments configured for use with fiber optic cables may include a movable connector member. A cable connector may be mounted to the movable connector member to move therewith as a unit. Moving the movable connector member determines an angle of the cable connector relative to the panel. Angles may be selected to reduce stress on a cable connected to the cable connector. In particular, it may be desirable to position the cable connector such that it is orthogonal to the panel.
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20 Claims
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1. A device for use with a panel comprising a plurality of apertures, the device comprising:
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a plurality of outlet assemblies; a bezel member housing the outlet assemblies; and a latch mechanism configured to releasably secure the bezel member to the panel, the latch mechanism comprising a handle member and a latch member that is slidably coupled to the bezel member, the latch member comprising at least one tab biased to be receivable inside a corresponding one of the apertures of the panel, the handle member being coupled to the latch member and operable to overcome the biasing to remove the at least one tab from the corresponding aperture of the panel when the handle member is pulled in an unlatch direction. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A device for use with a plurality of connectors, and a panel comprising a plurality of openings, the device comprising:
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a plurality of outlet assemblies each having an opening configured to receive one of the connectors; a housing subassembly housing the plurality of outlet assemblies; and a latch mechanism configured to releasably secure the housing subassembly to the panel, the latch mechanism comprising a handle member and a latch member slidably coupled to the housing subassembly, the latch member comprising at least one outwardly biased tab positioned to be received inside one of the openings of the panel, the handle member being coupled to the latch member and operable to retract the outwardly biased tab when the handle member is pulled in an unlatch direction. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12)
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13. A cassette mountable in a patch panel to receive a plurality of fiber optic connectors, the cassette comprising:
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a plurality of outlet assemblies each having an opening configured to receive one of the fiber optic connectors; a housing subassembly housing the plurality of outlet assemblies; a connector member rotatably coupled to the housing subassembly; and a cable connector coupled to the connector member and rotatable therewith as a unit, the connector member being rotatable to determine an angle of the cable connector relative to the panel. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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Specification