Flexible connector interface
AssigneeQuanta Computer Inc.
InventorsHou-Hsien CHANG, Chao-Jung CHEN, Yaw-Tzorng TSORNG
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Abstract
A connector panel allowing the use of different connector ports in proximity to each other is disclosed. The connector panel has a first type of connector port, such as an optical connector port. An articulated assembly is located adjacent the first type of connector port, and includes a second type of connector port. The articulated assembly may be swung out from the connector panel, thereby allowing for a connector to be inserted or removed from the second type of connector port without interference from the first type of connector port.
Claims20
A network device, comprising:
- a casing;
- a connector panel on one end of the casing, the connector panel having a first connector port;
- and
- an articulated assembly in proximity to the first connector port, the articulated assembly having a second connector port, wherein the articulated assembly is operable to swing between a first position flush with the connector panel and a second position away from the connector panel, wherein the first and second connector ports are different types of connector ports for receiving different types of mating connectors.
A connector panel allowing the connection of cables to a network device, the panel comprising:
- a first area including a first connector port;
- and
- a second area including an articulating assembly operable to swing between a first position flush with the first area, and a second position away from the second area, the second area proximate the first area, wherein the articulating assembly includes a second connector port, wherein the first and second connector ports are different types of connector ports for receiving different types of mating connectors.
A network device, comprising:
- a casing;
- a connector panel on one end of the casing, the connector panel having a first connector port;
- and
- an articulated assembly in proximity to the first connector port, the articulated assembly having a second connector port, wherein the articulated assembly is operable to swing between a first position flush with the connector panel and a second position away from the connector panel, wherein, in the second position away from the connector panel, a connector is capable of being connected or disconnected from the second connector port.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.