Bruce D Mcquilken

US Patent:

20080135287, Jun 12, 2008

Filed:

Sep 14, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/901243

Inventors:

Bruce McQuilken - Seattle WA, US

International Classification:

H05K 7/20
H05K 5/02

US Classification:

174547

Abstract:

An access floor line distribution system that includes a low profile access floor system with a low profile switch box placed inside a switch box vault formed in the floor system. The access floor system is designed to be six inches or less in height and includes support props formed in a grid pattern and covered by floor panels. The props are sufficiently spaced apart to form a vault in the floor system designed to house the switch box. Formed on the switch box is a telecommunication cable opening, and a duplex electrical plug opening. Formed on the opposite side of the switch box is a plurality of knockouts opening through which network cables extend. A plurality of air vents are formed on the sides of the box to increase air flow and heat distribution. Located inside the switch box is a low profile network switch. The network switch includes a main telecommunication input port and a power cable on one surface and plurality of network ports on an opposite surface. Attached to the inside surface of the switch box is at least one adjustable bracket that holds the network switch it in a fixed position inside the switch box. Disposed over the top opening of the box is a rigid cover which is held in position by suitable connectors.