Low profile copper and fiber optic cassettes
First Claim
1. A device for use with a panel, the device comprising:
- a plurality of outlet assemblies arranged in series;
a bezel member housing the outlet assemblies, the bezel member having a plurality of projections, a different one of the plurality of projections extending at least partially between adjacent ones of the plurality of outlet assemblies and at least partially shielding the adjacent outlet assemblies from one other with respect to electrical interference generated thereby; and
a latch mechanism configured to secure the bezel member to the panel.
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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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12 Claims
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1. A device for use with a panel, the device comprising:
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a plurality of outlet assemblies arranged in series; a bezel member housing the outlet assemblies, the bezel member having a plurality of projections, a different one of the plurality of projections extending at least partially between adjacent ones of the plurality of outlet assemblies and at least partially shielding the adjacent outlet assemblies from one other with respect to electrical interference generated thereby; and a latch mechanism configured to secure the bezel member to the panel. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12)
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9. A device for use with a plurality of connectors, and a panel comprising a plurality of patching areas, 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, the housing subassembly comprises a plurality of electrically conductive projections, a different one of the plurality of projections being positioned between adjacent ones of the plurality of outlet assemblies to reduce interference between the adjacent outlet assemblies; and a latch mechanism configured to releasably secure the housing subassembly to the panel in a selected one of the plurality of patching areas. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11)
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