Patent ID: 6848854
Filing Date: 2005-02-01
Classification: H01R,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A connector-mounting assembly disposed in a distribution frame having at least one support rail for mounting said assembly thereon, comprising: a longitudinal mounting shelf horizontally mounted to the distribution frame and provided with fastening means for fastening to said at least one rail, and with catch means placed along the length of the shelf; and at least one connector support operably mounted on the shelf to receive an electrical or optical connector and having a front face, a rear face, a bottom end, and a top end, said support being provided with fixing means co-operating with the catch means of the shelf to fix the support to the shelf, and with reception means adapted to receive the electrical or optical connector that is accessible from the front face, wherein the catch means extend in repeating manner substantially along a single line, and the fixing means of the support are situated at one end of the support so that the support projects vertically from the shelf when the shelf is fastened to a vertical support rail.