Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cable tie that requires less insertion force for the cable strap and which has a clean exterior appearance. SOLUTION: With this cable tie, a strap accepting channel 122 is provided in the locking head 102 that is substantially parallel to a strap attachment axis. The strap accepting channel 122 is divided into a first part, which is secured to the strap, and a second part, which holds a locking device, allowing the strap accepting channel 122 to be closer to the cable tie being bundled. Further, in the case of a two-piece cable tie having a metal locking device, the locking device 136 is preferably bent so as to have a fixed end 134 substantially parallel to the axis of the strap accepting channel 122 and a free end 138 positioned within the strap accepting channel 122 at an acute angle relative to the strap accepting channel axis.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To easily, efficiently and positively fasten optical fibers to a connecting box while damage to the optical fibers is prevented, and improve the connecting box for the optical fiber and the method of positioning the optical fibers with respect to the connecting box. SOLUTION: The connecting box for optical fibers is provided with walls having entrance slots 32, each of which is at least partly formed out of separated edge parts, and conduit tubes 42, each of which has plural radial grooves 43 and encloses optical fibers 28. The outside diameter of at least one groove out of the radial grooves 43 is approximately equal to the distance between the separated edge parts of the entrance slot, and when the separated edge parts of the entrance slot 32 is arranged in one groove out of the radial grooves 43 of the conduit tube 42, the conduit tube 42 is fastened to the connecting box.
Abstract:
Connector mounting receptacles include either a mounting base or a wall plate having a spaced apart tooth and resilient latch disposed to engage mounting slots in a modular connector to releasably mount the connector to the receptacle. The connector includes corner mounting slots disposed to engage lateral stops formed in the wall plate. Steel wall plate receptacles are integrally formed of conductive metal with the connector latching features being configured to concurrently releasably latch and conductively ground a shielded connector mounted in the receptacle.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a connector which reduces cross talk between conductor pairs terminated in the connector and is easily terminated while reducing cross talk between twisted pair conductors terminated in the connector.SOLUTION: A modular plug connector 20 comprises substantially planar aligned conductor positioning channels 30 that position individual conductors 21 for termination by a plurality of flat insulator displacement contacts 36. A plurality of conductor termination slots 34 are formed parallel to and in communication with each of the conductor positioning channels such that insertion of insulator displacement contacts into the conductors during termination of the contacts causes each of the conductors to be forced into the slots to shift adjacent conductors. The modular plug is provided with a latch arm 56 that includes a free end 52 that extends downwardly toward a top wall 25 of the connector to terminate in close proximity to the surface of the connector or extends into a depression in the surface of the connector.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a display label-attaching structure that has a faceplate panel with a recess formed therein, and a label cover configured to be accommodated and locked in the recess. SOLUTION: The label cover is provided with an engaging projection, and a recess is provided with a locking projection corresponding to the engaging projection. A move slot may be provided to facilitate removal of the label cover. The recess may contain holes to accommodate individual molded display icons. The recess may include tapered corners to accommodate continuous labels of different widths and lengths, such labels being positioned by the tapered corners of the recess and the label cover. The recess includes end configurations that prevent a label from passing through the surface of the faceplate. The label cover has a thickness so as to be flush with the faceplate. The label may be the same color as the faceplate panel. COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a system for locating a device in a network having a source device which is connected to a network path to which a destination device is attached. SOLUTION: A documentation system includes a port which includes an electronic module with an identification code on the network path. The destination device includes an electronic module with an identification code. The source device sends along the network path the query signals addressed to the port and the destination device corresponding to the network path. The electronic module of the data port responds to the query addressed to the data port and transmits its identification code to the source device. A processor and a switch are in communication with the source device. The processor and the switch send the query signals to instruct the source device to interpret the responses. The electronic module is powered by a patch cord. COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide intelligent patch panels which support patch cord management in communications networks. SOLUTION: Modular patch panels can be connected to one another for the purpose of sharing power and also for the purpose of monitoring patch cord connections and reporting the status of patch cord connections to a network management system. Each port of an intelligent patch panel may be provided with out-of-band contacts to allow for monitoring and reporting of patch cord connectivity information. According to one embodiment, out-of-band contacts send identification information regarding their associated patch panel ports along a ninth wire of a patch cord. COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a network documentation and a revision system including first and second devices connected by a path cord. SOLUTION: The first device has provisioning and signal ports with corresponding contact assemblies. The second device has a switch port without a contact assembly. The patch cord has signal and control wires, a first connector which connects the signal wires to a signal port and the control wire to a corresponding contact assembly, and a second connector which connects the signal wires to the switch port and terminates the control wire. The second connector incorporates an indicator to be controlled by a control signal, a detection circuit for detecting whether or not the second connector is plugged into the second device, and an ID circuit for providing an ID number through the first connector. Installation and removal procedures of the patch cord are guided by indicators on the patch cord and the first device without adding retrofitted contacts to the second device. COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cable tie having a high tensile strength, in which an opening of a strap is arranged underneath of a locking position a rolling element means. SOLUTION: The cable tie is made of metal and having the metal strap 28, a metal head for locking, and the metal rolling element means 32. The head is fitted on the first end of the strap 28, whose second end is inserted into the head. The rolling element means 32 is engaged with the strap 28 to create a locked state by deforming the inserted strap 28 to make it bulge at the opening 36 that is formed on the first end of the strap. COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a cable tie having reduced thread force. SOLUTION: The cable tie has a strap 104 including the first end and a free end 138, a locking head including a strap-accepting channel 122 and a metal-locking device 136 mounted within a metal-locking device for receiving a cavity 180 of the head, by having a fixed end 134 attached to the support of the locking head and the free end 138 positioned within the strap accepting channel 122. The locking head has a recessed pocket 132, provided in between the fixed end 134 and the strap-accepting channel 122. The recessed pocket 132 defines a thinned support membrane 144 for allowing controlled bending of the fixed end 134, so as to reduce the thread force of the strap 104. Since the recessed pockets 132 opens toward the receiving cavity 180 of the metal- locking device 136, apparent and aesthetic advantages can be achieved.