Abstract:
A double sided insulation displacement type connector block contains oppositely facing, electrically connected arrays of insulation displacement connectors (IDCs) on both sides of the connector block. The connectors may be punch down or tool-less type IDCs. When tool-less IDCs are utilized, the double sided terminal block may also include double sided insulation displacement terminal strips with a reversible test feature.
Abstract:
A connector block including a built in test device for testing a pair of wires connected to the block. The connection block includes a first terminal that is connected to a first one of the pair of wires and a second terminal that is connected to a second one of the pair of wires. A test board is slideably mounted on the connector block for slideable movement between a test position and an inactive position. A current indicator is disposed on the test board so that when the test board is in the test position, the current indicator forms an electrical connection between the first terminal and the second terminal indicating the presence of an electric current.
Abstract:
In a building entrance protector having an input wire termination device and an output wire termination device, a barrier wall for isolating fusible link connections between the input wire termination device and the output wire termination device. The barrier wall comprising a fire-resistant plate for isolating the input wire termination device from the output wire termination device within the building entrance protector. The fire-resistant plate has a narrow opening comprised of a primary aperture and a wiring access slot. The wiring access slot permits insertion of terminated fusible links into the primary aperture which is capable of containing the fusible link connections between the input wire termination device and the output wire termination device.
Abstract:
A security override system for a locked box comprising a first hasp portion mounted within a box and extending through a first opening in an outer door of the box; a second hasp portion connected to a bracket; the bracket slideably mounted within the box such that the second hasp portion extends through a second opening in the outer door, said sliding of the bracket being governed by a disguised false hinge latch which is connected to the outer door and extends through the bracket and a third opening in the outer door and is movable between a holding position and a released position; the bracket being movable between a closed position wherein the second hasp portion mates with the first hasp portion to form a padlock receiving portion for locking the outer door with a padlock and an open position wherein the second hasp portion does not mate with the first hasp portion; and wherein the outer door can be unlocked by moving the disguised latch to the released position so as to permit movement of the bracket into the open position for removing a locked padlock inserted in the padlock receiving section without first unlocking the padlock.
Abstract:
A building entrance protector assembly for telecommunication lines. The building entrance protector has a housing in which is disposed a splice chamber. Coaxial apertures are formed on opposing walls of the splice chamber, thereby providing a passage through the splice chamber through which a grouping of wires can pass. A plurality of posts are disposed within the splice chamber. The posts terminate at a predetermined height within the splice chamber that is above the axis of the coaxial apertures. A bracket is provided that is sized to fit within the splice chamber. The bracket is adapted to rest upon the posts. The posts therefore support the bracket above the axis of the coaxial apertures in the splice chamber. A wire connector is supported by the bracket. Accordingly, the posts and bracket act together to support the wire connector above the axis of the coaxial apertures. This ensures that the presence of the wire connector will not interfere with wires passing through the splice chamber between the coaxial apertures.
Abstract:
The invention discloses an insulation displacement connector terminal having a material displacement type retention mechanism which securely retains the terminal within its cooperative housing. The terminal has at least one plow-shaped notch having a pointed tip on the body of the terminal. While the terminal is being inserted into its housing, the pointed tip pierces and peels the housing material, creating a lip, which is displaced into the notch. Upon full insertion of the terminal within its housing, the lip fills the notch, thereby securely retaining the terminal within the housing.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a security mechanism for electronics enclosures such as network interface units which permits access by customers and craftspersons. A bracket is mounted to the cover of the enclosure. The bracket includes two apertures, one for receiving a security screw, and the other for receiving an ordinary screw which fastens the cover to the enclosure. The bracket also includes a cavity which accommodates the shackle of a padlock so that the ordinary screw can be covered and access prevented. Craftspersons can override the padlock by loosening the security screw and moving the bracket until the padlock is removed from the cavity.
Abstract:
A fiber-optic cable routing and bend limiting device having a base with a top surface that defines a plane. A bend limiter and a mounting plate extend generally perpendicular to and away from the plane at opposite ends of the base. A separation bar also extends generally perpendicular to and away from the plane and is positioned between the bend limiter and mounting plate. The bend limiter has a generally arcuately-shaped surface and a generally planar surface that enables adjacent placement of two fiber-optic cable routing and bend limiting devices constructed in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. When two devices in accordance with the present invention are positioned adjacent each other with their respective planar surfaces confrontingly opposite each other, their respective arcuate surfaces define a generally continuous cable routing path between the two adjacently positioned devices.
Abstract:
A cabinet includes a base having a receptacle. A door is pivotally connected to the base. A fastener is mounted to the door. The fastener has a head and a tip. The fastener has an extended position, in which the tip of the fastener projects from the door towards the receptacle. The tip of the fastener is attachable to the receptacle. A spring biases the fastener towards a retracted position, in which the tip of the fastener does not project from the door. A guide may be mounted to the door, for slidably receiving and aligning the fastener. A pair of cup washers may be included between the head of the fastener and the door. A downwardly facing cup washer contains the spring, and an upwardly facing cup washer provides security by preventing the fastener from being manipulated by a standard socket or wrench.
Abstract:
A cable sealing arrangement is provided for limiting the ingress of fluid into a location about a cable, such as a telephone wire enclosure, which generally includes a fitting, a sealing member, and a nut. The cable sealing arrangement provides a fluid-proof seal about a cable through radial expansion of the sealing member. Also, various slitted sealing members are provided each leaving at least one slit formed there through which allows for forced displacement of portions of the sealing member and insertion of a cable thereto. The slitted sealing members obviate the need for threading a sealing member over the entire length of a cable.