Cable Assemblies and Associated Systems and Methods

摘要

Cable assemblies, methods and systems are provided that generally include a first patch cord, a second patch cord and a third patch cord that are removably positioned within a housing for packaging and payout thereof. The first patch cord includes a first elongated cord and a first connector mounted with respect to one end of the first elongated cord. The second patch cord generally includes a second elongated cord and a second connector mounted with respect to one end of the second elongated cord. The third patch cord generally includes a third elongated cord and a third connector mounted with respect to one end of the third elongated cord. The patch cord assemblies generally include a first coupler element for detachably securing the first patch cord relative to the second patch cord. A second coupler element is provided for detachably securing the second patch cord relative to the third patch cord.

主权项

1. A system of patch cord assembly packaging and payout, comprising:
a housing for packaging and payout of a patch cord assembly, and a patch cord assembly removably positioned within the housing, wherein the patch cord assembly comprises (i) at least a first patch cord that includes a first elongated cord and a first plug mounted with respect to one end of said first elongated cord, (ii) at least a second patch cord that includes a second elongated cord and a second plug mounted with respect to one end of said second elongated cord, and (iii) at least a first coupler element for detachably securing the at least first patch cord relative to the at least second patch cord with the first plug and the second plug in a juxtaposed relation; and at least one housing opening for paying out the at least first patch cord.