Electrical connectors – With insulation other than conductor sheath – Plural-contact coupling part
Reexamination Certificate
2001-07-13
2003-09-30
Patel, Tulsidas (Department: 2839)
Electrical connectors
With insulation other than conductor sheath
Plural-contact coupling part
Reexamination Certificate
active
06626705
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to cross-connect assemblies and, in particular, to jack assemblies for digital cross-connect systems.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
A digital cross-connect system (DSX) provides a location for interconnecting two digital transmission paths. The apparatus for a DSX is located in one or more frames, or bays, usually in a telephone central office. The DSX apparatus also provides jack access to the transmission paths.
DSX jacks are well known and typically include a plurality of bores sized for receiving tip-and-ring plugs. A plurality of spring contacts are provided within the bores for contacting the tip-and-ring plugs. The jacks are typically electrically connected to digital transmission lines, and are also electrically connected to a plurality of wire termination members used to cross-connect the jacks. By inserting plugs within the bores of the jacks, signals transmitted through the jacks can be interrupted or monitored.
SUMMARY
One aspect of the present invention relates to a DSX system having modular connector mounts for mounting plug-receiving connectors such as RJ-45 connectors. In certain embodiments, multiple types of interchangeable connector mounts can be used, with each type of connector mount having a different style of connector.
Another aspect of the present invention relates to a jack module sized to occupy only a portion of a telecommunications chassis. The jack module includes a front jack mount, a plurality of jacks and a rear connector mount. The rear connector mount supports a plurality of connectors. The connectors include housings defining ports for receiving plugs. In certain embodiments, the connectors can include RJ-45 connectors.
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Lindquist Ryan L.
Louwagie Dominic L.
Perrone Francesco
Scadden Jarrod C.
ADC Telecommunications Inc.
Merchant & Gould P.C.
Patel Tulsidas
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