US5795186A
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Multimedia bezels
Assignee: Siemon Co
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Filing: 1996-09-18
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Granted: 1998-08-18
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Expires: 2016-09-18
Abstract
Abstract Multimedia bezels designed to receive a variety of connectors and fit within a standard panel cut-out. The bezels include top and bottom notches that engage the edge of the panel cut-out. An opening in the body of the bezel receives the connector. A resilient section allows one of the sets of notches to deflect towards the body for insertion in the panel cut-out. Once within the panel cut-out, the resilient section presses against the edge of the panel cut-out to firmly mount the bezel in the panel. The body of the bezel may be parallel (flat) or at an oblique angle (angled) to the panel. Both the flat and angled embodiments include icon holding grooves for receiving an icon for coding the port. In the flat embodiment, the icon also prevents deflection of the resilient section and acts as a lock. The bezels are side stackable so that a variety of simplex and duplex bezels can be utilized in a panel cut-out.
Inventors
- 👤 Brian Tulley
- 👤 Denny Lo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 02:19
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02B; H02B1/00; H02B1/015; H02B1/04; H02B1/044; H02B1/048; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/73; H01R13/74; H01R13/741; H01R13/745
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A bezel for mounting a connector in a panel, said bezel comprising: a body having an opening formed therein for receiving the connector; at least one top notch for engaging a first edge of a cut-out in the panel; and at least one bottom notch for engaging a second edge of the cut-out; wherein said top notch and said bottom notch define a plane and said body is at an oblique angle relative to said plane.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
A bezel for mounting a connector in a panel, said bezel comprising: a body having an opening formed therein for receiving the connector; at least one top notch for engaging a first edge of a cut-out in the panel; and at least one bottom notch for engaging a second edge of the cut-out; wherein said top notch and said bottom notch define a plane and said body is at an oblique angle relative to said plane.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The bezel of claim 1 further comprising at least one curved surface adjacent to an opening of said top notch.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The bezel of claim 1 further comprising at least one curved surface adjacent to an opening of said bottom notch.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
68 words
A bezel for mounting a connector in a panel, said bezel comprising: a body having an opening formed therein for receiving the connector; at least one top notch for engaging a first edge of a cut-out in the panel; at least one bottom notch for engaging a second edge of the cut-out, and a first icon holding groove and a second icon holding groove for receiving an icon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
68 words
A bezel for mounting a connector in a panel, said bezel comprising: a body having an opening formed therein for receiving the connector; at least one top notch for engaging a first edge of a cut-out in the panel; at least one bottom notch for engaging a second edge of the cut-out, and a first icon holding groove and a second icon holding groove for receiving an icon.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The bezel of claim 4 wherein said first icon holding groove is located on said body and said second icon holding groove is located at an end of said resilient section.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The bezel of claim 1 wherein said opening is sized to receive a duplex SC fiber optic connector.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The bezel of claim 1 wherein said opening is sized to receive a duplex ST fiber optic connector.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The bezel of claim 1 wherein said opening is sized to receive an F-type coaxial connector.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The bezel of claim 1 wherein said opening is sized to receive a single ST fiber optic connector.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
The bezel of claim 1 wherein said opening is sized to receive a single RCA connector.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
The bezel of claim 1 wherein said opening is sized to receive a single BNC connector.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
12 words
The bezel of claim 1 wherein said bezel includes planar side surfaces.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
90 words
A bezel for mounting a connector in a panel, said bezel comprising: a body having an opening formed therein for receiving the connector; at least one top notch for engaging a first edge of a cut-out in the panel; at least one bottom notch for engaging a second edge of the cut-out; and a resilient section between said body and one of said top and bottom notches; wherein said top notch and said bottom notch define a plane and said body is at an oblique angle relative to said plane.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
90 words
A bezel for mounting a connector in a panel, said bezel comprising: a body having an opening formed therein for receiving the connector; at least one top notch for engaging a first edge of a cut-out in the panel; at least one bottom notch for engaging a second edge of the cut-out; and a resilient section between said body and one of said top and bottom notches; wherein said top notch and said bottom notch define a plane and said body is at an oblique angle relative to said plane.
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