US4900265A
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Arrangement for orderly guidance of cable ends
Assignee: Bosch Telecom GmbH
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Filing: 1988-12-21
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Granted: 1990-02-13
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Expires: 2008-12-21
Abstract
Abstract Comb-like cable guide elements are provided for each row or pair of rows of cable ends disposed at a distance from a plug-in contact plate for the orderly guidance of the cable ends to plug-in contacts of a plug-in contact plate. Free spaces are provided between adjacent cable guide elements for insertion of circuit boards toward contact strips disposed on the plug-in contact plate. To absorb the pull on the cable ends, resilient clamping devices are provided in the region of recesses in the cable guide elements.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael Gridley
- 👤 Hans-Ulrich Kalweit
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 11:13
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/58
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
In a device for the orderly guidance of cable ends to plug-in contacts in a plug-in contact plate, with pull relief being provided for the cable ends, the improvement comprising: comb-like cable guide elements having recesses, each recess for guiding a corresponding row of cable ends, said comb-like cable guide elements being disposed in a plane spaced in a first direction from the plug-in contact plate and spaced from one another in said plane; fastening means fixing said guide elements relative to the plug-in contact plate; and resilient clamping devices, respectively adjacent to the recesses, for absorbing a pull on the cable ends.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
In a device for the orderly guidance of cable ends to plug-in contacts in a plug-in contact plate, with pull relief being provided for the cable ends, the improvement comprising: comb-like cable guide elements having recesses, each recess for guiding a corresponding row of cable ends, said comb-like cable guide elements being disposed in a plane spaced in a first direction from the plug-in contact plate and spaced from one another in said plane; fastening means fixing said guide elements relative to the plug-in contact plate; and resilient clamping devices, respectively adjacent to the recesses, for absorbing a pull on the cable ends.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
A device as in claim 1, wherein the fastening means are disposed between the plug-in contact plate and the comb-like cable guide elements, said fastening means and said guide elements together forming a frame-like module carrier which is attached to a rear side of the plug-in contact plate, said comb-like cable guide elements forming rear plates of the carrier.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A device as in claim 2 wherein the comb-like cable guide elements are vertically extending and successively spaced from one another next to one another, individually or in pairs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
48 words
A device as in claim 3, further comprising contact strips on the contact plate between the plug-in contacts, wherein free spaces are provided between the individual comb-like cable guide elements for insertion of respective circuit boards in a second direction opposite said first direction toward the contact strips.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
A device as in claim 4, further comprising guide rails at an upper side and an underside of the fastening means for guiding the insertion of the circuit boards.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A device as in claim 4, wherein the circuit boards have handles which project in said first direction beyond the plane of the comb-like cable guide elements.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device as in claim 1, wherein the comb-like cable guide elements are respectively composed of L-shaped profiled members.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
A device as in claim 7, wherein the L-shaped profiled members have flat ends for mounting to the fastening means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
43 words
A device as in claim 7, wherein the L-shaped profiled members have first and second arms, said first arms having the recess, the resilient clamping devices being mounted to said second arms, spaced in said second direction and aligned with the respective recesses.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
A device as in claim 1 wherein the comb-like cable guide elements each have a plate shape.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
36 words
A device as in claim 1, further comprising connecting webs between an underside of the fastening means and an upper side of the fastening means, and the resilient clamping devices are attached to said connecting webs.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device as in claim 1, wherein the resilient clamping devices are each composed of pairs of spring clips which are made of a flat material.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
A device as in claim 12, wherein the spring clips have sector-shaped bulges for gripping around the cable sheath.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
27 words
A device as in claim 2, wherein successive pairs of the guide elements are horizontally spaced and extend vertically, guide elements of each pair abutting one another.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-02-12 | 1993-08-14 | 1994-02-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-02-12 | 1997-08-14 | 1998-02-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-02-12 | 2001-08-14 | 2002-02-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |