CA2277797A1 - Communications cable interconnection apparatus and associated method for an open office architecture - Google Patents

Communications cable interconnection apparatus and associated method for an open office architecture Download PDF

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CA2277797A1
CA2277797A1 CA002277797A CA2277797A CA2277797A1 CA 2277797 A1 CA2277797 A1 CA 2277797A1 CA 002277797 A CA002277797 A CA 002277797A CA 2277797 A CA2277797 A CA 2277797A CA 2277797 A1 CA2277797 A1 CA 2277797A1
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communications cable
drop ceiling
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Richard A. Murray
Victor E. Murray
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AMERICAN ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES Inc
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Richard A. Murray
Victor E. Murray
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02G—INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES, OR OF COMBINED OPTICAL AND ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES
    • H02G3/00—Installations of electric cables or lines or protective tubing therefor in or on buildings, equivalent structures or vehicles
    • H02G3/02—Details
    • H02G3/08—Distribution boxes; Connection or junction boxes
    • H02G3/18—Distribution boxes; Connection or junction boxes providing line outlets
    • H02G3/185—Floor outlets and access cups
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02G—INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES, OR OF COMBINED OPTICAL AND ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES
    • H02G3/00—Installations of electric cables or lines or protective tubing therefor in or on buildings, equivalent structures or vehicles
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02G—INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES, OR OF COMBINED OPTICAL AND ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES
    • H02G3/00—Installations of electric cables or lines or protective tubing therefor in or on buildings, equivalent structures or vehicles
    • H02G3/28—Installations of cables, lines, or separate protective tubing therefor in conduits or ducts pre-established in walls, ceilings or floors
    • H02G3/281—Installations of cables, lines, or separate protective tubing therefor in conduits or ducts pre-established in walls, ceilings or floors in ceilings

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Architecture (AREA)
  • Civil Engineering (AREA)
  • Structural Engineering (AREA)
  • Structure Of Telephone Exchanges (AREA)
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  • Telephonic Communication Services (AREA)
  • Small-Scale Networks (AREA)
  • Cable Transmission Systems, Equalization Of Radio And Reduction Of Echo (AREA)
  • Communication Cables (AREA)
  • Installation Of Indoor Wiring (AREA)

Abstract

Communications cable is routed within horizontal pathways between the structural ceiling and drop ceiling to a fire-resistant cabinet mounted between the ceilings. Communication cable switching and termination equipment is carried by the cabinet for providing a consolidation point and cross-connect location for both copper wire and optical fiber cables serving work stations within an open office architecture. The cabinet includes an access door opening into a room below the drop ceiling for providing user access to the equipment. The door lies within the drop ceiling plane when in the closed position. A removable equipment mounting plate is carried by the cabinet for lowering the equipment below the drop ceiling when the door is in the open position. Cabinet fire-resistant side wall penetrations permit the communications cable routed between the ceilings to enter and exit the cabinet for connection with the communications cable switching and termination equipment. With the use of the cabinet, the amount of communication cable required to service work stations in an open office architecture is greatly reduced.
CA002277797A 1997-01-17 1998-01-15 Communications cable interconnection apparatus and associated method for an open office architecture Expired - Fee Related CA2277797C (en)

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US08/785,006 US5842313A (en) 1996-09-24 1997-01-17 Communications cable interconnection apparatus and associated method for an open office architecture
US785,006 1997-01-17
PCT/US1998/000338 WO1998032204A1 (en) 1997-01-17 1998-01-15 Communications cable interconnection apparatus and associated method for an open office architecture

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EP (1) EP0953221B1 (en)
JP (1) JP2001509360A (en)
CN (1) CN1183641C (en)
AT (1) ATE225575T1 (en)
AU (1) AU750298B2 (en)
CA (1) CA2277797C (en)
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WO (1) WO1998032204A1 (en)

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CA2277797C (en) 2002-07-23
EP0953221B1 (en) 2002-10-02
US6112483A (en) 2000-09-05
CN1259239A (en) 2000-07-05
EP0953221A1 (en) 1999-11-03
JP2001509360A (en) 2001-07-10
AU750298B2 (en) 2002-07-18
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ATE225575T1 (en) 2002-10-15
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