Edward B Nichols

US Patent:

52057585, Apr 27, 1993

Filed:

Jun 2, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/892296

Inventors:

Joseph D. Comerci - Elmhurst IL
Robert DeRoss - Naperville IL
Edward L. Nichols - Annapolis MD
Mark T. Smith - Damascus MD

Assignee:

Molex Incorporated - Lisle IL

International Classification:

H01R 1360

US Classification:

439535

Abstract:

A communications distribution interface unit assembly is mountable to an appropriate frame behind an opening in a wall panel, for instance. A unitary cover is adapted for mounting to the frame and includes a front face, a rear face, and a perimeter wall alignable with the opening in the wall panel. The cover includes integral structural support ribs rigidifying the cover in a direction generally perpendicular to the wall panel. At least one communications module is mountable to the rear of the cover. The module includes at least one connector exposed at the rear of the assembly for easy access thereto. The entire communications module assembly can be preassembled and, thereafter, mounted to the frame behind the opening in the wall panel.