Patent ID: 6229890
Filing Date: 2001-05-08
Classification: H04M,H04Q

Abstract:
A network interface device, comprising:a base;a cover attached to the base;a first module arranged within the base, the base adapted to receive at least one additional module in an area of the base adjacent the first module; andterminations mounted on at least one of the modules within the base for at least one input communication line and at least one output communication line, a given one of the terminations establishing contact with a corresponding one of the lines in response to pressure applied to an upper portion of the given termination, the upper portion of the given termination being movable from a first open position to a second closed position in response to the applied pressure;wherein an inner surface of the cover includes one or more projections corresponding to upper portions of one or more of the terminations, such that closing the cover applies pressure to the upper portions of the one or more terminations via the one or more projections, and the pressure applied via the one or more projections ensures proper closure of the upper portion of at least one of the terminations into the second closed position.