IP Library Granted Patent US 11,901,677
Granted Patent B2
US 11,901,677 · App. 17/834,261 · Granted Feb 13, 2024

Modular edge patching system

Inventors: Michael J. Moldoch (Colchester, CT); Jason Finnegan (Wallingford, CT); Yann Morvan (Clinton, CT); Kenneth A. Cupples (New London, CT); Dylan Petruskevicius (Willimantic, CT); Frank B. Ruotolo (Clinton, CT)
Assignee: Legrand DPC, LLC
H01R13/73H01R13/518H04Q1/13
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Patent No.
US 11,901,677
App. No.
17/834,261
Granted
Feb 13, 2024
Kind
B2
Abstract

The disclosed angled modular edge patching system is configured to be mounted to a ceiling, furniture or wall, facilitate cable management functions and enhance space utilization. The disclosed angled modular edge patching system including a patch panel element and a base, which are configured to be releasably engaged.

Claims (40)

1. A modular patch panel system, comprising:

a first patch panel assembly including a first patch panel element releasably engaged with a first base, the first patch panel assembly defining a top and bottom surface;

a second patch panel assembly including a second patch panel element releasably engaged with a second base, the second patch panel assembly defining a top and bottom surface; and

a first plate;

wherein the first and second patch panel assemblies are configured to releasably engage with the first plate such that the top or bottom surface of the first and second patch panel assemblies is positioned against a surface of the first plate, and the opposing top or bottom surface of the first and second patch panel assemblies is exposed.

2. The modular patch panel system of claim 1 , wherein the first plate includes engagement features extending from the surface, and the first and second bases include complementary features for engagement with the engagement features for releasable engagement of the first and second patch panel assemblies with the first plate.

3. The modular patch panel system of claim 2 , wherein the engagement features of the first plate define a substantially T-shaped cross-section, and wherein the feature of the first and second bases is an opening configured to slidably receive the substantially T-shaped cross-section of one of the engagement features of the first plate.

4. The modular patch panel system of claim 1 , wherein the first plate includes latches configured to restrict slidable movement of the respective first and second patch panel assemblies.

5. The modular patch panel system of claim 1 , wherein:

the first patch panel element and the second patch panel element each include a first surface defining a top or bottom surface of the respective first patch panel element and the second patch panel element; and

the first base and the second base each include a second surface defining a top surface or a bottom surface of the respective first base and second base.

6. The modular patch panel system of claim 5 , wherein:

in the releasably engaged configuration, the first surface of the first and second patch panel elements defines the top or bottom surface of the respective first and second patch panel assemblies; and

in the releasably engaged configuration, the second surface of the first and second bases defines the opposing top or bottom surface of the respective first and second patch panel assemblies.

7. The modular patch panel system of claim 6 , wherein:

in the releasably engaged configuration, the second surface of the first and second bases is releasably engaged with the first plate and is positioned against the surface of the first plate; and

in the releasably engaged configuration, the first surface of the first and second patch panel elements is exposed.

8. The modular patch panel system of claim 5 , wherein the first and second bases each include opposing sidewalls extending from the second surface of the first and second bases, and wherein the second surface and the opposing sidewalls define a substantially U-shaped configuration of the first and second bases.

9. The modular patch panel system of claim 1 , wherein the first and second patch panel assemblies are angularly positioned relative to each other such that a front surface of the first patch panel assembly is nonplanar with a front surface of the second patch panel assembly.

10. The modular patch panel system of claim 1 , wherein:

each of the first and second patch panel elements includes two opposing sidewalls including an interior surface and an exterior surface;

each of the first and second bases includes two opposing sidewalls including an interior surface and an exterior surface, and a protuberance extending outwardly from each of the sidewalls and including an engagement feature; and

the first patch panel element is releasably engaged with the engagement feature of the protuberance of the first base to form the first patch panel assembly, and the second patch panel element is releasably engaged with the engagement feature of the protuberance of the second base to form the second patch panel assembly.

11. The modular patch panel system of claim 10 , wherein the protuberance of the first patch panel assembly is configured to be mounted in close proximity with the protuberance of the adjacent second patch panel assembly.

12. The modular patch panel system of claim 1 , wherein:

in the releasably engaged configuration, the surface of the first plate completely covers the top or bottom surface of the first and second patch panel assemblies positioned against the surface of the first plate; and

in the releasably engaged configuration, the opposing top or bottom surface of the first and second patch panel assemblies is completely exposed.

13. The modular patch panel system of claim 1 , wherein:

the first and second patch panel assemblies releasably engaged with the first plate define a first plate assembly, the first and second patch panel assemblies are angularly positioned relative to each other such that a front surface of the first patch panel assembly is nonplanar with a front surface of the second patch panel assembly; and

the modular patch panel system comprises a second plate assembly including third and fourth patch panel assemblies releasably engaged with a second plate, the third and fourth path panel assemblies are angularly positioned relative to each other such that a front surface of the third patch panel assembly is nonplanar with a front surface of the fourth patch panel assembly.

14. The modular patch panel system of claim 13 , wherein the first plate assembly is positioned adjacent to the second plate assembly to define a semi-circular configuration.

15. The modular patch panel system of claim 1 , wherein the opposing top or bottom surface of the first and second patch panel assemblies is fully exposed.

16. A modular patch panel assembly, comprising:

a patch panel element including a top surface, a bottom surface, and sidewalls defining an interior of the patch panel element; and

a connector plate releasably engaged with the patch panel element, the connector plate defining a front surface of the patch panel element and including at least one opening configured to releasably engage with a connector.

17. The modular patch panel assembly of claim 16 , wherein the connector plate defines a front planar surface extending between the sidewalls of the patch panel element.

18. The modular patch panel assembly of claim 17 , wherein the sidewalls include a U-shaped channel or slot configured to slidably receive the connector plate.

19. The modular patch panel assembly of claim 18 , wherein the connector plate includes a lip extending from a front face of the connector plate, the lip configured to stabilize and reduce movement of the connector plate relative to the patch panel element.

20. The modular patch panel assembly of claim 16 , comprising a base releasably engaged with the patch panel element.

21. The modular patch panel assembly of claim 20 , wherein the base is configured to be directly or indirectly engaged with a ceiling, furniture, or a wall.

Assignments (2)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Oct 5, 2023
From: ORTRONICS, INC.
To: LEGRAND DPC, LLC
Reel/Frame 065155/0760 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jun 7, 2022
From: MOLDOCH, MICHAEL J.; FINNEGAN, JASON; MORVAN, YANN; CUPPLES, KENNETH A.; PETRUSKEVICIUS, DYLAN ROBERT; RUOTOLO, FRANK B.
To: ORTRONICS, INC.,
Reel/Frame 060122/0938 →
Continuity (3)
Continuation 16898043 · Jun 10, 2020
Provisional Application 62860292 · Jun 12, 2019
Related Publication 20220302659A1 · Sep 22, 2022