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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 06, 1998
Filed:
Sep. 10, 1996
Hans Reichle, Wetzikon, CH;
Reichle+De-Massari AG, Wetzikon, CH;
Abstract
The modular multiple terminal block for cable connections, especially for a main distributing frame for telecommunications and data lines, is created in such a way that each of the terminal blocks which can be mounted next to one another in a frame for the wires (3') of both the line cable (3') and the switchboard cable are provided with a number of separate modular contact springs extending from one narrow inner longitudinal side of a flat housing to the other with an insulation displacement contact area for solderless connections of the wires. The free ends of the contact springs serve to create a direct contact with the contact springs of connectable connecting plugs and/or jumpering plugs and/or with an overvoltage connection case. This enables the creation of a new generation of distributing systems in which distributing blocks with plug and socket connections can be abandoned completely, the contacts are of considerably simpler configuration, and the volume of the system is reduced further by directly connecting terminal blocks which are designed as distributing elements to the line and switchboard cables instead of by means of the formerly used plugs.