Alan B Wojcik

US Patent:

7526171, Apr 28, 2009

Filed:

Jul 22, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/187145

Inventors:

Jack E. Caveney - Hinsdale IL, US
Alan F. Wojcik - Calumet City IL, US

Assignee:

Panduit Corp. - Tinley Park IL

International Classification:

G02B 6/00

US Classification:

385135, 385134

Abstract:

The patch panel assembly includes a drawer and a patch panel pivotally mounted to the drawer. The drawer has a pair of sidewalls and a cable tray positioned therebetween. The cable tray has a plurality of slide locks including lock releases that allow the cable tray to move between a closed position and an open position with respect to the sidewalls. The cable tray also has a plurality of retainer clips that allow the patch panel to move between an upright position and a rotated position with respect to the cable tray.