Abstract:
The present invention relates to a serial-to-Ethernet modular converter jack and a method of fabricating of the same. The serial-to-Ethernet converter electronic components, including the control software stored in on-board memory, are miniaturized and housed entirely in an RJ-45 jack. The present invention is constructed of a shielded housing that defines an open front portion for a connector port. The housing of the present invention also includes a segregated interior chamber, which encases all of the electrical components necessary to complete a serial-to-Ethernet conversion of data. Lead pins electrically connected to the circuitry within the interior chamber, protrude from the based of the connector jack providing for a means to mate the jack to a circuit board. First, second and third circuit boards collectively incorporate the serial-to-Ethernet circuitry components. Both the first circuit board incorporating magnetic circuitry and the second circuit board incorporating control circuitry are positioned in generally horizontal parallel relation within the interior chamber. The second circuit board which defines opposed sides includes electronic components disposed upon the upper and lower of both sides of the second circuit board. The third circuit board, incorporating connections to the LEDs, is positioned generally perpendicular in relation to the first and second circuit boards and is structurally connected to the first and second circuit boards, additionally providing an electrical connection between the first and second boards. Alternative embodiments of the invention are disclosed and include various arrangement of the serial-to-Ethernet circuitry within the interior chamber of the housing.
Abstract:
A lightweight, portable hand tool is provided for applying an insulation-piercing electrical connector, having insulation displacement conductive elements, to an insulated electrical cable. The tool is made of injection molded, impact resistant plastic and includes a manually grippable frame, with a loading die on the frame for receiving and holding the insulation-piercing electrical connector. A manually actuable, movable portion of the frame moves relative to electrical connector to cause the insulation on the wires to be pierced and thereby electrically connected to the connector. The tool is suitable for use with electrical cable having one or more pairs of wire, such as the typical four pair Ethernet cable.
Abstract:
An axial latch actuator includes: a mating portion having a latch surface for engaging a jack; and a slidable housing that slides along the mating portion and engages the mating portion, wherein when the slidable housing slides in a first direction, the mating portion is in a latched position and when the slidable housing slides in a second direction, the mating portion is in an unlatched position.
Abstract:
A rotatable shunting socket housing for telecommunication devices includes a body having two sockets respectively defined at two opposite side thereof. Each of the sockets is provided with a plurality of metal feet. A cover is mounted on a side of the body and between the sockets. A connector is rotatably mounted on the cover, and has a plug provided at an exterior side thereof. The plug is perpendicular to the sockets and electrically connected with the metal feet. The body and the cover can be rotated about the connector, and plugs of mounting cords inserted in the can be parallel to a wall, so that the mounting cords are not bent or twisted.
Abstract:
A connector having a plug connected to an antenna through a coaxial cable and a receptacle. The plug includes a cylindrical shell, a pin contact, and an insulative pin contact holder provided inside the shell. The receptacle includes a first receptacle housing having a shell-receiving hole and a second receptacle housing provided inside the shell-receiving hole and having a pin contact-receiving hole. A first protrusion is formed in a distal end of the pin contact holder. A first reentrant in which the first protrusion is to be fitted is formed in a distal end of the second receptacle housing. The present invention can prevent the connection of external antennas of other manufacturers to the receptacle because the first protrusion and first reentrant are specified in shape. Also, the plug can be readily connected to the receptacle because the plug can be connected to the receptacle independently of the posture of the plug.
Abstract:
The present invention determines and monitors the connection pattern of data ports which are connected by multiconductor cables. An adapter jacket having an external contact is placed over a standardized cable such as an RJ45 cable which connects the data ports. An adapter board having a plurality of socket contacts is placed adjacent a plurality of data ports. An output and input module are coupled to the socket contacts. A micro-processor which is coupled to the output and input module scans the socket contacts to determine the connection pattern of the data ports.
Abstract:
A wireless interconnect device for using in a computer includes embedded antennae and provides improved signal transmission and reception. The computer includes a casing, an outer lid covering the casing, and a main board located in the casing. The wireless interconnect device includes a connector and a wireless Ethernet card. The connector is a mini PCI-slot connector electrically connecting to the main board. The wireless Ethernet card includes a main body, a first antenna, a second antenna, a first signal line and a second signal line, and an electric connecting part. The electric connecting part electrically connects to the connector. The first and second signal lines respectively electrically connect the first antenna and the second antenna to the main board. The first antenna is located at a front side of the casing and the second antenna is located at a top of the outer lid.
Abstract:
An electrical adapter includes a first electrical connector unit, and a second electrical connector unit coupled electrically to the first electrical connector unit. A foldable housing includes first and second housing parts. The first electrical connector unit is mounted in the first housing part, whereas the second electrical connector unit is mounted in the second housing part. The foldable housing further includes a pivot joint that interconnects the first and second housing parts and that permits relative rotation between the first and second housing parts about a pivot axis.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a connector arrangement having a connector and a corresponding mating connector for electrical connection of at least two multi-core cables, the cables comprising at least two core pairs allowing symmetrical transmission of time-variable differential signals on each core pair, and the connector comprising a connector housing and the mating connector comprising a mating connector housing, each of which comprise contact elements which engage in one another when plugged together. The associated mating contact elements in the connector housing and in the mating connector housing corresponds to the spatial arrangement of the core pairs in the cables. The two core ends and the associated contact elements of each core pair are arranged approximately equidistantly relative to each core end and the associated contact elements of at least one of the other core pairs.
Abstract:
A connector is disclosed for electrically connecting a conductor to a terminal. The connector has a body and an electrically conductive member. The body has a passage for positioning the conductor therein. The passage has an aperture to an outer surface of the body. The electrically conductive member has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion extends through the aperture for crimping the conductor in the passage, and the second portion is for electrically connecting to the terminal. The electrically conductive member moves to disconect the second portion from the terminal while still crimping the conductor in the passage.