Abstract:
A replacement type gas tube protector for use with an older type telephone protector block utilizing a bayonet lug type engagement. The original carbon block protection is replaced by a gas tube element of smaller dimension, a conductive washer, and an insulative washer having a conductive sleeve. The conductive washer and gas tube element form a primary air gap means. The conductive washer and the insulative washer form a secondary air gap means.
Abstract:
A modular telephone distributing frame particularly suited for rapid installation. The frame includes a plurality of framework groups that are mounted end to end in one or more lines to construct a frame of desired ultimate capacity. Each framework group consists of three separate assemblies, including a protector frame assembly for terminating outside cable pairs, a line equipment frame assembly for terminating line equipment and associated equipment appearances, and a vertical channel assembly used to connect the protector frame assembly and the line equipment frame assembly. Connector blocks and terminal blocks are prewired together, and are installed on the frame by passing one of the blocks through from one side to the other prior to mounting on the opposite side of the frame.
Abstract:
A module incorporating a single conductive line having in series a high resistance and a gas tube arcing device. The module includes means for interconnecting the same across the tip and ring circuits at a building entrance terminal to place on the line the equivalent of approximately ten percent of a normal alternating current ringer load. In the absence of a connected telephone set on the premises, the phantom ringer operates at 100 volts peak, and cuts off at 60 volts peak. Thus it poses no load during normal on hook and off hook operating conditions.
Abstract:
A test cord including a plug suitable for testing individual subscriber circuits, terminals of which appear on a protector block mounted on a telephone main frame. The cord includes a terminal plug adapted to engage the exposed end of a telephone circuit protector module to enter recesses therein to provide electrical conductivity therebetween. The plug and module are provided with corresponding detenting means for maintaining the same in engaged condition, and corresponding guiding means to prevent such engagement in an improper mutual orientation.
Abstract:
An improved electrode construction for use in telephone protector modules, characterized in at least one of the pair of electrodes having an operative surface thereon defining a plurality of radially extending, generally pie-shaped sections forming plateau areas separated by radially extending grooves which serve to collect eroded particles and provide a means for venting the particles from the air gap separating the pair of electrodes. A centrally disposed circular recess joins the grooves and enables the venting action to be distributed to each of the grooves upon firing.
Abstract:
An improved telephone connector block construction permitting the convenience of blocks normally connected at parallel sidewalls thereof to be conveniently interconnected at a forwardly facing surface in those installations where side interconnection is not practical or desirable. The construction includes an element providing guiding means for jumper connections leading to the forwardly facing surface including the necessary fanning openings, and a second element forming pin terminal means on said forwardly facing surface. The improved structure permits the mounting of adjacent connector blocks at closer intervals than otherwise possible where specific installation sites require such closer spacing.
Abstract:
A process for impregnating carbon resistors used in the telephony art to reduce or eliminate dusting of carbon particles during arcing, thereby permitting gap distances to be accurately maintained, and the useful life of the electrodes to be extended. The process includes the immersion of completed electrodes into a water solution of polyethylene glycol, whereby the solution is absorbed between the carbon granules, following which the water vehicle is allowed to evaporate, leaving a thin coating of glycol which binds the carbon granules together without significantly altering the resistive qualities of the carbon.
Abstract:
A telephone protector module is provided with indicating means actuated by the actuation of heat sensitive means within the module to provide a visual indication of such actuation externally of the module casing. The indicating means is in the form of an elongated member secured at one end thereof to a moving member of the heat sensitive means. The free end of the indicating member projects through an opening in the end of the casing element, and normally lies flush with the outer surface thereof. Upon actuation of the heat sensitive means, the free end extends outwardly of said surface to be immediately visible to service personnel.
Abstract:
Test equipment connectable via a multi-pair cable to a central office, branch exchange or key system distributing frame for performing operational checks on selected line pairs as well as for detecting idle-busy status is disclosed. The equipment is manually manipulated by a frame test man to make tests and may be used also to verify cable pair assignment to particular telephone numbers. The status of lines as well as test results are visually indicated.
Abstract:
A wire spool holding and dispensing apparatus comprises a frame having a plurality of transverse divider members and a median member secured to said transverse divider members and disposed laterally with respect to said frame thereby forming a plurality of compartments. A stub-shaft is fixedly mounted on each side of the median member within each of the compartments. Each of the stub-shafts is disposed in coaxial alignment with another stubshaft which is fixedly mounted against undesired rotational movement and secured to the frame, while the other stub-shaft is capable of axial movement. A wire spool is disposed between coaxial pairs of the stub-shafts with the axially movable stubshaft exerting a frictional force on the ends of the wire spool to retard reverse rotational movement thereof, and wire guide members are secured to the frame associated with each of the wire spools with the ends of the wire extending through the guide members to locate the ends at a predetermined position with respect to the frame.