Abstract:
A communications connector with a flexible printed circuit board (34) is provided. The flexible printed circuit board is electronically and mechanically connected to the plug interface contacts (24) of the jack near the plug/jack interface, in order to provide effective crosstalk compensation. The flexible printed circuit board has fingers at one end allowing it to flex as individual plug interface contacts are depressed when a plug is installed into the jack. The flexible printed circuit board, or a flexible portion of a printed circuit board, is provided with elongated extensions (42a-42b) for certain conductors to accommodate the connection of six- contact ox eight -contact plugs to the connector.
Abstract:
Systems and methods for directing and facilitating the installation and revision of communications connections use indicators on active jacks to inform installers and revisors of installation and revision instructions forwarded by a network installation, monitoring, and/or revising system. Cross-connect and interconnect systems utilize patch panels populated with active jacks having indicators for facilitating installation and revision of cabling.
Abstract:
The embodiments provide a spillover fitting that allows cable to be routed out of a cable routing channel in a manner that allows for the transition of routing of the cable from a generally horizontal direction to a generally vertical direction. The spillover fitting includes a transition guide that receives cable from a raceway channel and routes the cable out of the channel and into a downward guide, avoiding subjecting the cable to an abrupt transition by orienting the transition guide at an angle less than 90° to the raceway channel. The spillover fitting includes an attachment member for securing the fitting to an outer surface of the bottom wall of the raceway channel and may include a hinged cover over the downward guide.
Abstract:
A documentiation system for a network having a source device which is connected to a network path which is in turn connected to a destination device, the documentation system comprising a data port which includes an electronic module with an identification code on the network path, the destination device including an electronic module with an identification code, the source device sending query signals along the network path addressed to a data port and destination device corresponding to the network path, the electronic module of the data port responding to the query addressed to the data port by transmitting its identification code to the source device, and the electronic module of the destination device responding to the query by transmitting its identification code to the source device, and a processor and a switch in communication with the source device, the processor and switch for directing the source device to send the query signals and to interpret the responses, the electronic modules corresponding to the data port and to the destination device being powered by a local power source and patch cord. A patch cord may be adapted to provide power from the local power source both to the destination device and to the data port.
Abstract:
A documentation system for a network having a source device which is connected' to a network path which is connected to a destination device, the documentation system comprising, a data port which includes an electronic module with an identification code on the network path, the destination device including an electronic module with an identification code, the source device having the capability to send query signals along the network path addressed to a data port and destination device corresponding to the network path, the electronic module corresponding to the data port responding to the query addressed to the data port by transmitting its. identification code to the source device, and the electronic module of the destination device responding to the query addressed to the destination device by transmitting its identification code to the source device, and a processor and a switch in communication with the source device, the processor and switch for directing the source device to send the query signals, to interpret the responses, and to re-send the query signals if a collision occurs between responses.
Abstract:
A revision system for a network having a plurality of data ports, pairs of the data ports being connectable by a patch cord to place the pairs of data ports into communication with each other, the revision system including a computer processor, a plurality of port plates corresponding to and disposed proximately to at least a plurality of the data ports, a scanner in communication with the computer processor, the scanner capable of polling at least some of the port plates for determining information therefrom, a plurality of local system ports disposed at distinct physical locations within the system, the local system ports being in communication with the computer processor, and a probe for connecting to respective ones of the plurality of local system ports and respective ones of the plurality of port plates, whereby when the probe is connected to one of the local system ports and one of the port plates, the probe displays information about corresponding ones of the data ports in the system.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a clamp which guides and fixes cable through a cable control system.SOLUTION: A clamp comprises a main body member and a latch member integrally formed with the main body member. The main body member comprises the latch member containing at least one cable guide and an arm extending in outward direction. The latch member pivots from an opened position to a closed position on the main body member. Each arm is disposed on the cable guide in order to fix the cable located to the cable guide when the latch member is in the closed position.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a system for finding the location of a device connected to a network path to which destination devices are attached. SOLUTION: A documentation system includes a port which includes an electronic module with an identification code. The destination device includes an identification code and the source device sends query signals along a network path addressed to the port and destination device. The electronic module of the data port responds to the query addressed and transmits its identification code to the source device. A processor and a switch send the query signal to the source device, directs the source device to interpret the responses, and the electronic modules corresponding to the data port and to the destination port are powered by a local power source and patch cord. A patch cord may be adapted to provide power from the local power source both to the destination device and to the data port. COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow a connector to be easily mounted to and removed from a connector receptacle. SOLUTION: A connector mounting receptacle 40 comprises either a mounting base part 41 or a wall plate 65 having a spaced-apart tooth and a resilient latch 106 disposed to engage with mounting slots 46, 48 in a modular connector to releasably mount the connector 43 to the receptacle. The connector comprises corner mounting slots 66 disposed to engage with lateral stoppers formed in the wall plate. A steel wall plate receptacle is integrally formed of conductive metal with the connector latching features being configured to concurrently releasably latch and conductively grounding a shielded connector formed in the receptacle. COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cable tie which has reduced thread force of a cable strap and is difficult to come off, when re-inserted. SOLUTION: The cable tie includes a strap 104, having a cable tie head 102 and a free end. The cable tie head 102 includes a receiving cavity 180 of a metal locking device 136 located adjacent to and opening toward the strap exit end and a mounting slot 130. The mounting slot 130 has an inner support wall 162, an outer support wall 164 and a support slot for coupling the mounting sot 130 to the receiving cavity 180. The metal locking device 136 is provided with a free end, positioned within a strap accepting channel and a fixed end, having at least one bent tang 132 outwardly protruding from a surface of the metal-locking device 136.