Signal-Protecting Demarcated Cable Entry Housing

摘要

Embodiments of the invention are sturdy, weather-resistant enclosures to protect low-voltage and signal cables (and connections there between) when located on an exterior surface of a building such as a residence. The enclosure interior is separated into at least two internal volumes, and access to a first of these volumes is restricted by a locking mechanism. The locking mechanism may use standard electrical data-connection components rather than a keyed lock. Other characteristics and details of the enclosures are also described and claimed.

主权项

1. A generally rectangular clamshell housing, comprising:
a back shell adapted for mounting against a flat surface, said back shell having a hinge side, a top side, a latch side opposite the hinge side, and a bottom side opposite the top side, the top side arranged to prevent liquid from entering the clamshell housing when the back shell is mounted against a flat surface, the bottom side configured to admit at least one flexible cable, and the latch side having a first component of a lockable clasp; a front shell connected to the back shell along the hinge side, said front shell having a top side corresponding to the top side of the back shell, a bottom side corresponding to the bottom side of the back shell, and a latch side corresponding to the latch side of the back shell, said front shell latch side having a second, complementary component of the lockable clasp; and a cable entry shell lying within the generally rectangular clamshell housing formed by the back shell and the front shell, said cable entry shell having a separate and independent locking mechanism, said cable entry shell having a first opening to admit the at least one flexible cable entering the bottom side of the back shell and a second opening to permit the at least one flexible cable to exit the cable entry shell and pass into an interior compartment of the clamshell housing.