Unified network connection device

摘要

A system for facilitating the design, installation and reconfiguration of physical connections in a network. One or more application modules interface with a chassis to create configurations for particular network needs. Different chassis can used for different network applications, such as a rack, housing or desk. A module tab, a faceplate protrusion and a mounting fastener provide a simple method for securing a module to the chassis through a chassis opening. The faceplate module is secured to the chassis and jacks are secured to the faceplate through the use of a jack plate. The jack plate fits through the opening of the chassis. The resulting connection module allows cables to come pre-terminated to a jack plate or cables can be assembled to a complete module. This allows a user to install jacks from the back of a rack or front of a rack.

主权项

1. A multifunction network system comprising:
a planar chassis have a front wall, said front wall having a front wall surface and a back wall surface; at least one chassis opening extending through said chassis front wall; a faceplate having a plurality of faceplate openings, said faceplate having a rear facing surface in contact with said front wall surface and a tab in contact with said back wall surface along a vertical edge of said chassis opening, said faceplate also having at least one fastener extending through a front faceplate surface and into said chassis; a jackplate having a plurality of jackplate openings corresponding to each of said faceplate openings; and, wherein said jackplate is removably mounted to said faceplate with said rear facing surface of said faceplate in contact with said front wall surface of said chassis.