Patent ID: 7722402
Filing Date: 2010-05-25
Classification: H01R,Y10S

Abstract:
1. An interface module for holding a plurality of individual shielded modular jacks that are provided at ends of corresponding cables, the interface module comprising: a housing having a plurality of jack openings configured to receive the individual shielded modular jacks therein such that the cables extend rearward from the housing, the housing having a mounting wall extending along one side of the jack openings, the mounting wall having an inner wall surface and an outer wall surface parallel to and opposite the inner wall surface, the inner wall surface facing the jack openings; and at least one bond bar coupled to the mounting wall, the at least one bond bar having a jack interface extending along and engaging the inner wall surface, the jack interface being configured to engage respective ones of the shielded modular jacks and the at least one bond bar having a panel interface extending along and engaging the outer wall surface, the panel interface being configured to engage a mating surface of a panel, the at least one bond bar configured to create an electrical connection between the respective ones of the shielded modular jacks and the mating surface of the panel.