Abstract: A telecommunications overvoltage protection magazine (10) permits in the mounting position direct mounting in a telecommunications rack-mounting system behind a junction zone (12) for cable conductors and electrical connection to the junction zone (12), the surge arresters being insertable in a mounting position from below, from above or partly from above and partly from below, more particularly alternatingly from above and below.

Abstract: An insulation displacement contact (10) comprises a contact spring (12) with two resilient contact shanks (20) that limit a contact slot (30), and a U-shaped force spring (14) formed as a separate component from the contact spring (12). The shanks (28) of the force spring (14) run largely perpendicular to regions of the contact shanks (20) and encompass same.

Abstract: A junction box is provided for electrical cables comprising a base; a cover; a circuit board; penetration contacts mounted on the circuit board; a cable receiving body for receiving a segment of cable therein, the body being movable back and forth and having slots therein aligned with the penetration contacts to accept the contacts therein as the receiving body is moved toward the circuit board and permit the contacts to penetrate the cable to make electrical contact with at least one conductive core therein; and a set screw for moving the body towards the circuit board and holding the body in abutment therewith.