Bridging connector assembly and method of using same

Claim 1

A bridging connector assembly for use in changing the connection of multiple subscriber lines to a second main distributing frame from a first main distributing frame to which the multiple subscriber lines are connected by a plug connector, said bridging connector assembly being adapted to electrically connect with the plug connector, said bridging connector assembly comprising: a connector body having first and second faces, said connector body including: first and second rows of female sockets opening out of said first face, said female sockets being adapted for receiving and electrically connecting with connecting pins from the multiple subscriber lines; and first and second rows of wire wrap terminals extending from said second face, each of said wire wrap terminals being electrically connected to a corresponding one of said female sockets, and said wire wrap terminals being adapted for receiving and electrically connecting with multiple wires from the second main distributing frame; a printed circuit card having first and second rows of apertures, first and second rows of holes, and printed circuit electrically connecting each aperture of said first and second rows of apertures to a corresponding one of said first and second rows of holes, said printed circuit card being mounted to said second face of said connector body such that each of said wire wrap terminals extends through a corresponding one of said apertures and electrically connects with a corresponding printed circuit; and first and second rows of connecting pins mounted to said printed circuit card such that each of said connecting pins extends through a corresponding one of said holes and electrically connects with a corresponding printed circuit, thereby electrically connecting each of said connecting pins to a corresponding one of said wire wrap terminals and to a corresponding one of said female sockets, said connecting pins being adapted for electrically connecting with female sockets of the plug connector from the first main distributing frame.