Patent ID: 6302728
Filing Date: 2001-10-16
Classification: H01R,H04Q

Abstract:
A patch panel system for mounting to a generally vertical mounting surface and for use in connecting patch cords to cables, the patch cords each extending from the generally vertical mounting surface, said patch panel comprising:a plurality of jacks, each of said jacks having a plug-receiving cavity formed therein, each of said plug-receiving cavities oriented so as to open away from the generally vertical mounting surface; andat least one patch cord plug configured to be received in one of said plug receiving cavities, said patch cord plug having a first portion insertable into said plug-receiving cavity in a first direction toward the generally vertical mounting surface and having a second portion configured to receive cordage of one of the patch cords such that the cordage of the patch cord extends into said plug in a second direction away from the generally vertical mounting surface when the plug engages said plug-receiving cavity.