Abstract: Briefly, and in accordance with the foregoing, the present invention envisions a novel terminal block assembly. The terminal block assembly of the present invention contains a dielectric material to provide environmental protection of a connector and a conductor when coupled to the connector. A dielectric protection system protects the dielectric material from detrimental environmental effects. Additionally, the terminal block assembly is configured to maintain the dielectric material in close contact with the connector without applying compressive forces thereto.

Abstract: The invention is a modular terminal block assembly. The modular terminal block assembly includes a base module in which communications company lines may be dressed and retained during the dressing operation. A connector module is provided for attachment over the base module and to engage the distribution lines retained in the base module with insulation displacement connectors (IDC) which are retained in the connector module. A protection module is provided for engagement with an opposite side of the base module so that protection can be provided on the lines without interfering with the connection termination of customer service line on the connector module. The modular terminal block assembly provides structures which allow the assembled modular terminal block to be retained on a standard U-shaped mounting frame or for attachment to a rod frame system. The protection module maintains protection on the lines while the terminal block assembly is in contact with the U-shaped frame and rod frame system.