Patent ID: 6200160
Filing Date: 2001-03-13
Classification: G02B,H01R,H02G

Abstract:
A unitary connector console unit that can be mounted over a cable opening in a mounting surface, the console unit comprising:a generally rectangular base wall having a front side and a rear side, the base wall forming a connector mounting portion having at least one connector position dimensioned and arranged so that a first connector can be supported at the one position and be accessible to an outside connector at the front side of the base wall;a protective wall extending from a portion of the perimeter of the base wall to a determined height above the base wall, so that the first connector will be accessible to the outside connector from a direction that is clear of the protective wall;wherein said protective wall is formed and arranged to prevent objects near the console unit from striking the outside connector when mated to the first connector;the protective wall includes a first side wall that is joined to a first side of the base wall, a second side wall that is joined to a second side of the base wall opposite the first side, and a top wall that extends normally to the base wall between the first and the second side walls; andone or more locating members projecting from the rear side of the base wall for engaging an edge of the cable opening in the mounting surface on which the console unit is to be mounted.