Apparatus for connecting and organizing cords and cables
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
H01R-013/72
H01R-013/00
출원번호
US-0958747
(2004-10-05)
발명자
/ 주소
Rosenthal,Leslie David
Holland,Jason Scott
출원인 / 주소
Leap Technologies, Inc.
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30인용 특허 :
16
초록▼
There is disclosed an apparatus for concealing, connecting and organizing power cords and signal cables from multiple devices in an equipment installation comprising a compact enclosure for use on a desktop that has first and second interior side panels facing each other without obstruction across t
There is disclosed an apparatus for concealing, connecting and organizing power cords and signal cables from multiple devices in an equipment installation comprising a compact enclosure for use on a desktop that has first and second interior side panels facing each other without obstruction across the floor of the enclosure, and a hinged, reinforced, load-bearing top lid. A plurality of AC power outlets is disposed on either or both of the first and second interior side panels and connected in a power circuit via an ON/OFF switch to a power supply cord. The power circuit includes circuits for suppressing interference and transients. The enclosure includes space for containing and plugging in compact power supply blocks and storage space between the first and second interior panels for connecting, organizing and storing excess lengths of the cords and cables.
대표청구항▼
What is claimed is: 1. An apparatus for concealing, connecting and organizing power cords and signal cables from multiple devices in an equipment installation, comprising: an enclosure having a compact configuration for use on a desktop and having first and second interior side panels facing each o
What is claimed is: 1. An apparatus for concealing, connecting and organizing power cords and signal cables from multiple devices in an equipment installation, comprising: an enclosure having a compact configuration for use on a desktop and having first and second interior side panels facing each other without obstruction therebetween across a floor of the enclosure, at least one access opening, and a hinged, reinforced, load-bearing top lid; a plurality of AC power outlets disposed on both of the first and second interior side panels and connected in a power circuit via an ON/OFF switch to a power supply cord; and electrical circuitry within the enclosure coupled with the power circuit for suppressing interference and transients; wherein the enclosure includes a storage space between the first and second interior panels for containing and plugging in compact power supply blocks and for connecting, organizing and storing excess lengths of the cords and cables. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the load-bearing top lid is reinforced by an integral honeycomb structure disposed on an underside surface of the top lid. 3. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the enclosure further includes non-obstructive securing means for bundling and restraining cords and cables of the equipment installation that are stored therein. 4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the non-obstructive securing means includes at least one securing means selected from the group consisting of anchor surfaces on the floor for a fixing adhesive cable retaining devices, openings in the floor for securing cable tying fasteners, and a latching mechanism for securing an edge of the top lid to the enclosure. 5. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the enclosure accommodates receiving, docking or containing one or more functional accessory modules therewithin that are associated with the multiple devices of the equipment installation. 6. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein the functional accessory modules include one or more devices selected from the group consisting of communication interface adapters, memory expansion adapters, card reading adapters, audio or video source adapters, system status indicators, and printing or display adapters. 7. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the communication interface adapters include modems, routers, and other connectivity modules such as bus expansion adapters and wireless interfaces. 8. The apparatus of claim 6, wherein the memory expansion adapters include smart cards, multimedia cards, flash memory, memory sticks, back-up devices and mass storage devices and interfaces therefor. 9. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the enclosure further includes connecting means for terminating or routing signal cables that are associated with the multiple devices of the equipment installation. 10. The apparatus of claim 9, wherein the connecting means includes interfaces to wireless devices. 11. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the first and second side panels are configured as bulkheads within each left and right side of the enclosure. 12. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein each of the first and second bulkheads extend substantially from a front wall to a rear wall of the enclosure. 13. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein either bulkhead is reduced in length to provide space for a functional accessory module. 14. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein the enclosure is further adapted for receiving, docking or containing one or more functional accessory modules therewithin that are associated with the multiple devices of the equipment installation. 15. The apparatus of claim 14, wherein the functional accessory modules include one or more devices selected from the group consisting of communication interface adapters, memory expansion adapters, card reading adapters, audio or video source adapters, system status indicators, and printing or display adapters. 16. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein the communication interface adapters include modems, routers, and other connectivity modules such as bus expansion adapters and wireless interfaces. 17. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein the memory expansion adapters include smart cards, multimedia cards, flash memory, memory sticks, back-up devices and mass storage devices and interfaces therefor. 18. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the multiple devices may include components of audio, video, computing, security or maintenance equipment installations. 19. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the at least one access opening is disposed in the rear portion of the enclosure. 20. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the at least one access opening is disposed in the rear or the front or both the rear and the front portions of the enclosure.
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