Patent ID: 7445520
Filing Date: 2008-11-04
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A field communication distribution apparatus for use with a cable formed by a plurality of cable conductor pairs to enable temporary connection of communication devices to said conductor pairs, said cable terminating in a cable connector including pairs of terminals for each of said conductor pairs, said apparatus comprising: (a) a weatherproof housing; (b) a panel positioned in said housing and having a plurality of connector devices mounted thereon; (c) each of said connector devices including a pair of insulation displacement connectors therein which enable connection thereto of unstripped insulated conductors of a communication device; (d) a box connector having a plurality of box conductor pairs, each of said box connector pairs being connected to a respective pair of insulation displacement connectors of one of said connector devices, said box connector being compatible with said cable connector to enable removable connection of said cable to said box connector; and (e) a plurality of auxiliary connectors mounted on said panel, each of said auxiliary connectors having respective auxilary connector terminals connected to the insulation displacement connectors of a selected connector device, said auxiliary connectors being of standard configurations to enable connection of communication devices having connectors compatible respectively with said auxiliary connectors to selected conductors pairs of said cable.