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Distribution rack
Assignee: TE Connectivity Germany GmbH
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Filing: 1993-02-12
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Granted: 1994-03-29
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Expires: 2013-02-12
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates a distribution rack, for cable distribution devices used in telecommunication and data technology. The distribution rack includes at least one base portion 1 and at least one swing frame 3 provided with termination modules 4 and pivotingly supported at the base portion 1 about a swing axis 13 provided at one side thereof. In order to improve the accessibility to the cable duct behind the swung-in swing frame and to facilitate wiring of the cutting and clamping contact elements 5 of the termination modules 4 with cable cores, the invention provides that the swing axis 13 of the swing frame 3 at the base portion 1 is retractably supported. Thereby, with the swing frame 3 retracted and swung-out, fully free accessibility to the cable duct 42 beside the base portion and behind the swing frame 3 is made possible. Further, the cutting and clamping contact elements 5 of the termination modules 4 on the swing frame 3 are particularly easily accessible.
Inventors
- 👤 Reiner Schussler
- 👤 Lutz Biederstedt
- 👤 Markus Springer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 16:27
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04Q; H04Q1/00; H04Q1/02; H04Q1/14; H02; H02G; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/08; H02G3/16; H04Q1/021; H05; H05K; H05K7/00; H05K7/14; H05K7/16; H04Q2201/00; H04Q2201/02; H04Q2201/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A distribution rack for telecommunication and data distribution devices, the rack comprising: a base portion; a swing frame positioned on a side of said base portion; connection means for connecting said base portion to said swing frame, said connection means guiding said swing frame in a retraction movement and a pivotal movement, said connection means includes base guides attached to said base portion, and guide rails movable on said base guides, said connection means also includes a swing pivot connecting said swing frame to said guide rails; and termination modules attached to said swing frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
A distribution rack for telecommunication and data distribution devices, the rack comprising: a base portion; a swing frame positioned on a side of said base portion; connection means for connecting said base portion to said swing frame, said connection means guiding said swing frame in a retraction movement and a pivotal movement, said connection means includes base guides attached to said base portion, and guide rails movable on said base guides, said connection means also includes a swing pivot connecting said swing frame to said guide rails; and termination modules attached to said swing frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A rack in accordance with claim 1, further comprising; first latch means for latching said swing frame against said pivotal movement; and second latch means for latching said swing frame against said retraction movement.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
A rack in accordance with claim 2, wherein; said first latch means includes a first latch plate connected to one of said guide rails, and a latch lug means for engaging behind said first latch plate, said first latch means also including an unlocking handle.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
A rack in accordance with claim 3, wherein; said latch lug means is spring-loaded.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
89 words
A rack in accordance with claim 2, wherein; said second latch means includes a latch defined by one of said base guides, and a second latch web plate mounted on one of said guide rails, said second latch means also including a lever arm pivotally mounted on said second latch web plate, said lever arm having a latch lug for engaging with said latch defined by said one of said base guides, said lever arm also having another end extending through said swing frame and forming an actuation handle.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
A rack in accordance with claim 5, wherein; said lever arm is spring loaded; and said latch lug of said lever arm includes a roller.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
A rack in accordance with claim 2, wherein; one of said base guides defines first and second latches for slid-in and retracted positions of said swing frame.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
39 words
A rack in accordance with claim 1, wherein; said swing frame includes two substantially parallel round section bars held spaced apart by frame web plates, said substantially parallel round section bars form latching means for latching said terminal units.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
A rack in accordance with claim 1, wherein; said base portion, said swing frame and said connection means form a constructional unit.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
122 words
A telecommunication and data distribution rack comprising: a base portion including hook and screw means on a back of said base portion for attaching said base portion to a distribution panel; a swing frame positioned on a side of said base portion; connection means for connecting said base portion to said swing frame, said connection means guiding said swing frame in a lateral movement substantially parallel to said side of said base portion and said connection means guiding said swing frame in a pivotal movement about a swing frame pivot axis also substantially parallel to said side of said base portion, and said swing frame pivot axis being substantially perpendicular to said lateral movement; and termination modules attached to said swing frame.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
122 words
A telecommunication and data distribution rack comprising: a base portion including hook and screw means on a back of said base portion for attaching said base portion to a distribution panel; a swing frame positioned on a side of said base portion; connection means for connecting said base portion to said swing frame, said connection means guiding said swing frame in a lateral movement substantially parallel to said side of said base portion and said connection means guiding said swing frame in a pivotal movement about a swing frame pivot axis also substantially parallel to said side of said base portion, and said swing frame pivot axis being substantially perpendicular to said lateral movement; and termination modules attached to said swing frame.
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