Four-port ground block for coaxial cable
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Abstract
A four-port coaxial cable ground block is provided with four angularly spaced connection ports disposed for providing sufficient access for convenient connection and tightening of four coaxial cables thereby eliminating the need for use of a plurality of ground blocks in four cable applications. Opposing left and right side ground connections are provided for connection of ground wires thereby providing a common ground point for electrical grounding of a satellite dish all four connected coaxial cables thereby eliminating problems associated with multiple ground wire connections. The four-port ground block provides an improved multi-port ground block for use in connecting and grounding coaxial cable systems, particularly coaxial cables used in connection with DBS satellite dish systems.
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4. A coaxial cable ground block apparatus for interconnecting coaxial cables and a ground wire in a satellite dish installation, said apparatus comprising:
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an electrically conducting ground block body having a top portion, and bottom portion and opposing left and right flanges projecting proximal said bottom portion, each flange defining an aperture for receiving a fastener for anchoring the ground block body to a surface;
said ground block body including first and second grounding points, each of said grounding points including means for connecting a ground wire to said ground block body; and
said ground block body including first and second in-line coaxial cable splice connectors disposed proximal said ground block bottom portion and third and fourth in-line coaxial cable splice connectors disposed proximal said ground block top portion, each of said connector having axially opposing externally threaded connection studs;
said first and second in-line splice connectors being spaced a first distance apart and generally centered relative to said ground block body;
said third and fourth in-line splice connectors being spaced a second distance apart and generally centered relative to said ground block body;
said first distance being greater than said second distance such that said first and second; and
an area defined between said coaxial cable splice connectors comprising a free area devoid of projecting structures thereby providing access for connection of coaxial cables.
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8. A coaxial cable ground block apparatus for interconnecting coaxial cables and a ground wire in a satellite dish installation, said apparatus comprising:
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an electrically conducting ground block body having a top portion, and bottom portion and opposing left and right flanges projecting proximal said bottom portion, each flange defining an aperture for receiving a fastener for anchoring the ground block body to a surface;
said ground block body including first and second grounding points, each of said grounding points including means for connecting a ground wire to said ground block body; and
said ground block body including first and second in-line coaxial cable splice connectors disposed proximal said ground block bottom portion and third and fourth in-line coaxial cable splice connectors disposed proximal said ground block top portion, each of said connector having axially opposing externally threaded connection studs;
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