Patch module

A patch and access assembly comprising a patch module and patch plug having at least an electrical contact element and being insertable into said patch module, said patch module comprising;

• a circuit board;
• a first electrical circuit electrically connected with a first point on said circuit board;
• a second electrical circuit electrically connected with a second point on said circuit board, said first and second points being electrically insulated from each other;
• switch-contact means for selectively making electrical connection between said first point and said second point and for making electrical connection between said first point and the electrical contact element of said patch plug upon insertion of said patch plug into said patch module, and switch-contact means having a first portion electrically engaged with said first point, a second portion adapted for selective electrical engagment with said second point and a third portion adapted for limited movement relative to said circuit board for electrical engagement with the electrical contact element of said patch plug as a result of insertion of said patch plug into said patch module, said first, second and third portions of said switch-contact means being electrically connected with each other;
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• said patch plug including an insulated center portion having an outer surface and said at least one electrical contact element being disposed on the outer surface of said center portion.