Plug-in bypass module for a cable tv network distribution tap
AssigneeTechnetix B.V.
InventorsGareth SHELLEY, Paul CHAPMAN
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Abstract
There is provided a plug-in bypass module (40) configured to be connected between connector terminals (20, 20′) of a Cisco/Scientific Atlanta back box (10), the module (40) comprising a housing (46) within which is located a power pass bar (42) and an actuation element (44), wherein the power pass bar (42) comprises a central portion (50) disposed within the housing and two end portions (52) disposed external to the housing, the power pass bar (42) moveable in response to the actuation element (44) to create an air gap between each end portion (52) and support blocks (22, 22′) on which connector terminals in a Cisco/Scientific Atlanta back box (10) are mounted. Each end portion (52) is angled relative to the central portion (50).
Claims5
A plug-in bypass module configured to be connected between connector terminals of a Cisco/Scientific Atlanta back box, the module comprising a housing within which is located a power pass bar and an actuation element, wherein the power pass bar comprises a central portion disposed within the housing and two end portions disposed external to the housing, the power pass bar moveable in response to the actuation element to create an air gap between each end portion and support blocks on which connector terminals in a Cisco/Scientific Atlanta back box are mounted.
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