Main distribution device for telephone and data lines

Claim 2

A distribution device particularly for telephone and data lines, comprising: a distribution frame; a distribution rack supported by said frame; and a profile frame pivotably connected to said distribution frame, said profile frame having subscriber side and system side modules disposed side-by-side on a front side of said profile frame, said modules being built-up vertically above each other to form frame rows, said frame rows being disposed side-by-side, said modules being positioned to have a common wire insertion side.

Claim 3

A distribution device according to claim 1, wherein said profile frame is comprised of two perforated plates connected to each other by parallel round-section bars, said profile frame being connected to a support of said distribution frame.

Claim 4

A distribution device according to claim 2, wherein an upper hinge and a lower hinge are mounted to said support of said distribution frame, a locking bar being provided in engagement with said upper or lower hinge, said locking bar having a blot through said upper or lower perforated plate, said upper and lower hinge pivotably suspending said profile frame.

Claim 5

A distribution device according to claim 3, wherein a clamping lever is provided connected to said locking bar bolt.

Claim 6

A distribution device according to claim 1, wherein said profile frame is pivotably mounted towards the front of said distribution frame.

Claim 7

A distribution device according to claim 1, wherein said profile frame is provided with a locking device.

Claim 8

A distribution device according to claim 1, wherein said distribution frame being supported free-standing, in a free space or at a wall.

Claim 9

A distribution device according to claim 2, wherein said support comprises a Z-plate.

Claim 10

A distribution device according to claim 2, wherein cable holders are connected to said support, said cable holders being one of angular pieces, U-shaped receiving portions and spring-elastic clips.

Claim 11

A distribution device for telephone and data lines, comprising: a distribution rack; a profile frame including a plurality of section bars and upper and lower profile frame plates, said section bars extending between said upper and lower profile frame plates; pivot means connected to said upper and lower profile frame plates for pivoting said profile frame with respect to said distribution rack; a plurality of insulation displacement contact modules for terminating wires including a plurality of subscriber insulation displacement contact modules and a plurality of system insulation displacement contact modules, said subscriber insulation displacement contact modules being connected to said section bars to provide a plurality of subscriber side insulation displacement contact modules with contact positions facing the front, extending vertically and said system side insulation displacement contact modules being connected to said section bars to provide a plurality of system side insulation displacement contact modules with contact positions facing the front, extending vertically, disposed in side-by-side relationship with respect to said subscriber side insulation displacement contact modules.

Claim 12

A distribution device for telephone and data lines, comprising: a distribution rack; a profile frame including a plurality of section bars and upper and lower profile frame plates, said section bars extending between said upper and lower profile frame plates; pivot means connected to said upper and lower profile frame plates for pivoting said profile frame with respect to said distribution rack; a plurality of insulation displacement contact modules for terminating wires including a plurality of subscriber insulation displacement contact modules and a plurality of system insulation displacement contact modules, said subscriber insulation displacement contact modules being connected to said section bars to provide a plurality of subscriber side insulation displacement contact modules with contact positions facing the front, extending vertically and said system side insulation displacement contact modules being connected to said section bars to provide a plurality of system side insulation displacement contact modules with contact positions facing the front, extending vertically, disposed in side-by-side relationship with respect to said subscriber side insulation displacement contact modules.

Claim 13

A distribution device according to claim 10, wherein said pivot means includes an upper and lower hinge, a locking bar is provided connected to one of said upper and lower hinges for fixing said profile frame in an initial position with respect to said distribution rack, said locking bar is connected at one end to one of said upper and lower hinges and connected at the other end to said profile frame via a clamping lever for tightening and loosening said locking bar.

Claim 14

A distribution device according to claim 10, wherein a plurality of profile frames are provided, positioned one above another and positioned adjacent to one another in a side-by-side relationship.

Claim 15

A distribution device according to claim 12, wherein said distribution frame includes a plurality of support plates, said support plates being connected to said pivot means for supporting said plurality of profile frames.