| 摘要 |
<p>A jack module (30) has a relatively thin substantially rectangular dielectric housing (32) with collared plug receptacles (48, 49, 50) on one end thereof. The housing (32) has a mounting bar (44) with a plurality of transverse slots (114). A plurality of metal strips (60, 62, 64, 74) each having tabs (126) extending from opposing edges are secured substantially parallel by inserting the tabs on one edge into the mounting bar (44) and engaging a dielectric retaining bar (80) with slots (154) corresponding to the other tabs. Lifters (70) having one end (69) rotatably engaging the housing (32) have the opposite end (72) extending between metal strips (60, 74) to hold them in a predetermined alignment. Upon insertion or removal of jack plugs (170) from the plug receptacles (48, 49, 50), the metal strips (60, 64) are permitted to move laterally with the lifter (170). The opposite ends of the metal strips (60, 62, 64, 74) extend beyond the housing (32) and having terminals (86) adapted for connecting to an electrical circuit. A metal ground plane/cover plate (34) engages the housing (32) and not only shields the metal strips but also has extensions (99) which apply ground to plugs (170) inserted through the plug receptacles (48, 49, 50).</p> |
