Patent ID: 7058274
Filing Date: 2006-06-06
Classification: G02B

Abstract:
1. A backplane assembly comprising: a first portion mounting a first signal interface configured to engage a corresponding signal interface of a first set of components in a chassis; a second portion mounting a second signal interface configured to engage a corresponding signal interface of a second set of components in the same chassis; a third portion mounting a third signal interface connected to one or both of the first and second signal interfaces placed on the backplane assembly to be accessible with the backplane assembly mounted to the chassis; an adjustment mechanism allowing relative movement between the first and second portions; and a signal conductor assembly engaging the first and second signal interfaces to communicate signals between the first set of components and the second set of components; characterized in that placement of the third signal interface facilitates connection of the backplane assembly to a second backplane assembly having a third signal interface and assembled to a second chassis, thereby providing signal communication between components in the first chassis and the second chassis.