Patent ID: 6248663
Filing Date: 2001-06-19
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical data distribution system, comprising: a distribution box;said distribution box having a housing including two end surfaces and a plurality of low profile side surfaces, said two end surfaces having an absence of connector cut-outs, at least two of said side surfaces including at least one cut-out; anda plurality of multi-pin electrical break-out connectors, each said break-out connector having a number of pins, each said break-out connector disposed within a corresponding one of said cut-outs;at least one multi-conductor data feed cable associated with one of said cut-outs, each said data feed cable including a plurality of conductors, each said conductor being electrically connected to one of said pins of said break-out connectors;at least one data hub adapted for connection with said distribution box and being configured for connection with a workstation, said data hub having a body and at least one modular connector disposed within said body; andat least one multi-conductor cable connected to at least one said break-out connector and to said at least one modular connector of said data hub.