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The installation system accommodates modular circuit boards, each board providing several RJ-11-style jacks. The circuit boards are secured to the front panel in a parallel, spaced apart configuration using mounting brackets which have metal shield plates to minimize cross talk and radio interferenc

The installation system accommodates modular circuit boards, each board providing several RJ-11-style jacks. The circuit boards are secured to the front panel in a parallel, spaced apart configuration using mounting brackets which have metal shield plates to minimize cross talk and radio interference. Connections between a central computer and peripheral devices are conveniently made by plugging jumper cables into selected jacks. The jacks are arranged in a compact matrix with all entrance cables being provided with solderless connectors and being laid side-by-side and secured to the circuit board with tie straps. A method of interfacing a computer to peripheral devices is also disclosed.

대표청구항 ▼

An installation system for interfacing a plurality of entrance cables comprising: a circuit board having a first plurality of traces and a second plurality of traces and having a first edge; a first jack secured to said circuit board adjacent said first edge and electrically coupled to said first pl

An installation system for interfacing a plurality of entrance cables comprising: a circuit board having a first plurality of traces and a second plurality of traces and having a first edge; a first jack secured to said circuit board adjacent said first edge and electrically coupled to said first plurality of traces; a second jack secured to said circuit board adjacent said first edge and electrically coupled to said second plurality of traces; first connector means secured to said circuit board and electrically coupled to said first plurality of traces for coupling a first one of said entrance cables thereto; second connector means secured to said circuit board and electrically coupled to said second plurality of traces for coupling to a second one of said entrance cables; a panel having first and second apertures for registration respectively with said first and second jacks; a bracket for securing said circuit board to said panel with said first edge most adjacent said panel; said bracket having a shield plate means extending in spaced relation to said first and second plurality of traces; and jumper cable means having plug connectors at the ends thereof for removably engaging said jacks and for establishing electrical communication between said first and second connectors.