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Multi-wire group splicing in multi-wire telephone or like distribution systems, utilizing an at least three-sided distribution module (DM), the distribution module (DM) comprising an array of bridging slots (128, 130, 132, 134) in each of its sides (120, 122, 124, 126), and an array of disc type con

Multi-wire group splicing in multi-wire telephone or like distribution systems, utilizing an at least three-sided distribution module (DM), the distribution module (DM) comprising an array of bridging slots (128, 130, 132, 134) in each of its sides (120, 122, 124, 126), and an array of disc type connectors (210 or 230 or 232) for interconnection of the respective prongs (502) of conventional prong type bridging modules (BM or 500) engaging the sides of the distribution module. By use of the distribution module (DM), additional or substitute multi-wire groups can be connected into the distribution system without interruption of service, and field fabrication of splices need involve only the “building”of prong type bridging modules (BM) at the ends of wire group sections of the system, with interconnection of the sections being simply by plugging of the prong type bridging modules (BM) into the distribution module (DM). Double prong type extender coupler means (EC) may also be used in conjunction with an in service distribution module (DM) in some instances, to add additional distribution modules (DM2), and therefore additional briding module receiving sides to a given splice.

대표청구항 ▼

The method of transferring service from one central office multi-wire group to another in a multi-wire communication distribution system without interruption of field service, said method comprising: establishing field service through a prong type multi-wire bridging module terminating the end of a

The method of transferring service from one central office multi-wire group to another in a multi-wire communication distribution system without interruption of field service, said method comprising: establishing field service through a prong type multi-wire bridging module terminating the end of a first central office wire group by plug-in connection thereof through one side of a distribution module with at least three slotted sides, to another side of which is also connected a prong type bridging module terminating the end of a field distribution wire group, with a third slotted side of the distribution module being left blank; connecting the prong type bridging module terminating the end of a new central office wire group to a blank slotted side of the distribution module without removal of the original central office group bridging module from the distribution module so that both central office wire groups are interconnected with the wire groups of the bridging module of the field distribution wire group; and thereafter removing the first central office wire group from service by unplugging its bridging module from the distribution module.