EP3416244A1 - Connecting device for laying cable and network cable - Google Patents

Abstract

A connecting device (1, 1 ') for connecting laying cables (19) and network cables, comprising a main body (2, 2'), which has a connecting field (3) for network cables, and at least one connecting means, with which the main body (2, 2 ') can be connected directly or indirectly to a carrier body, is connected to a connection device as easily as possible in view of the task of laying cable and network cable, characterized in that the attachment means has or forms a pivot axis (4) around which the base body (2 , 2 ') is pivotable relative to the support body.

Description

The invention relates to a connecting device for connecting laying cables and network cables, comprising a base body, which has a connection field for network cables, and at least one attachment means, with which the base body is directly or indirectly connectable to a support body.

Connecting devices for cables, namely so-called patch panels or patch panels, are known from the prior art. Connection devices of this type are used in particular for the construction of cable structures in buildings. A patch panel looks like a switch from the front. Switching is the term used in network technology to refer to a distributor or network switch.

A patch panel includes many side-by-side network ports, which may either be attached to a patch panel or not yet connected to patch cables. A patch panel is used, in particular for reasons of clarity, in larger networks of large operating units or industrial plants.

Once all incoming and outgoing lines are connected or connected, you can connect to the front of a patch panel by simply plugging patch cords or network cables. By using patch panels, a network infrastructure is relatively easy to change. Patch panels are often installed in so-called racks or server cabinets.

A patch panel is specifically needed to connect between a patch cable and a patch cord or network cable. Patch cables have flexible wires and RJ45 plugs can be attached to them. The attachment of the plug is done by crimping. The patch cable can be plugged, for example, into a computer and into a wall socket.

On the wall socket in turn, a first end of a laying cable with rigid wires is connected. The other end of the installation cable may be connected to a switch after it has preferably passed through many rooms of a building. However, the switch has sockets for patch cords with RJ45 plugs that can not be crimped onto a laying cable.

Therefore, at this point the patch panel, namely the connection device, is used. At this the laying cable is placed or connected with its free end. At the front of the patch panel sockets are provided, to which a first end of a preferably short patch cord can be connected, wherein the second end can be connected to a switch. So a connection between a laying cable and a switch is made.

The switch can combine individual computers or PCs into a network. In complex network structures, there is therefore a need for connection devices to which installation cables are particularly easy to install.

The invention is therefore based on the problem to connect installation cable and network cable as easily as possible to a connecting device the task.

According to the invention the above object is achieved by a connecting device with the features of claim 1. Thereafter, the connection device mentioned above is characterized in that the attachment means has or forms a pivot axis about which the base body relative to Support body is pivotable.

According to the invention it has been recognized that by forming a pivot axis of the main body can be pivoted so that the rear side is easily accessible. Thus, laying cables can be easily mounted on the rear side of the main body, even if the connecting device is already fixed to a supporting body, in particular to a DIN rail. The connection device need not be removed from a server rack or from a DIN rail to mount the installation cables. In that regard, laying cables and network cables can be easily connected to a connecting device.

Advantageously, the attachment means is designed as a hinge which has a first leg for attachment to the support body and a second leg associated with the main body. This makes it possible to first lock the hinge by means of the first leg, for example, with a rail and then to lock the main body with the other leg.

Further advantageously, the attachment means comprises a film hinge. Alternatively or additionally, two legs of the attachment means are connected together by a film hinge. Film hinges can be manufactured inexpensively, are relatively stable and can develop depending on the material a certain rigidity. The attachment means and thus the film hinge may preferably be made of a plastic.

Further advantageously, the attachment means or a leg of the attachment means at least a first form-fitting device for attachment to the support body. By a form-locking device, the attachment means is reversibly connectable to the support body, in particular latched.

Further advantageously, the base body with the tether and / or with a leg of the tether is positively, force and / or materially connected or connectable. This makes it possible, the body independent of the tether to manufacture and to provide as a pivoting item.

Further advantageously, the attachment means or a leg of the attachment means has at least one second positive locking device for holding and / or fastening the base body. As a result, the base body is reversibly connectable to the attachment means.

Further advantageously, the base body has a, preferably plate-shaped, terminal pad area, in which recesses for plugs, in particular RJ45 plugs, of a network cable are formed, wherein the terminal pad area protrudes from a, preferably plate- or strip-shaped, abutment area, which rests against the attachment means. As a result, the base body can be easily configured as an angled sheet metal or as a plate. The regions may protrude orthogonally from one another or enclose suitable angles with each other, which promote accessibility of cables.

Further advantageous protrudes from the connection pad area a covering area for attaching labels or for attachment or attachment of identification means. As a result, for example, a label carrier can be applied to the body, can be inserted in the known per se change signs for identifying the individual network connector.

Further advantageously protrudes from the contact area from a strain relief, are formed in the recesses for laying cable. As a result, the already connected ends of the laying cables are strain-relieved when the body is pivoted.

An arrangement advantageously comprises a support body designed as a rail and a connection device of the type described here, wherein two attachment means are provided, which are each designed as hinges with two legs, wherein a respective first leg with the rail by a first form-fitting device is latched, wherein each a second leg is locked by a second form-locking device with the base body and wherein the base body is pivotable relative to the rail about a pivot axis which is oriented parallel to the rail. Preferably, the rail is designed as a DIN rail. Such an arrangement allows easy mounting of laying cables and network cables.

The connection device described here can also be referred to as patch panel or used as such.

Fig. 1

eine Anordnung, bei welcher zwei erste Schenkel zweier Scharniere mit einer Hutschiene verrastet sind, wobei die beiden anderen, zweiten Schenkel der Scharniere den Grundkörper tragen und von der Hutschiene gemeinsam mit dem Grundkörper weggeschwenkt sind,

Fig. 2

die Anordnung gemäß Fig. 1, bei welcher zwei erste Schenkel zweier Scharniere mit einer Hutschiene verrastet sind, wobei die beiden anderen, zweiten Schenkel der Scharniere den Grundkörper tragen, mit den ersten Schenkeln verrastet sind und an diesen anliegen und wobei der Grundkörper nicht weggeschwenkt ist,

Fig. 3

eine weitere Anordnung mit einem anders als in Fig. 1 und 2 gestalteten Grundkörper, bei welcher zwei erste Schenkel zweier Scharniere mit einer Hutschiene verrastet sind, wobei die beiden anderen, zweiten Schenkel der Scharniere den Grundkörper tragen, mit den ersten Schenkeln verrastet sind und an diesen anliegen, wobei der Grundkörper nicht weggeschwenkt ist und wobei der Anlagebereich leistenförmig oder streifenförmig ausgebildet ist und zwei Leisten oder Streifen umfasst,

Fig. 4

die Anordnung gemäß Fig. 3, wobei von einem Anschlussfeldbereich für RJ45-Stecker ein Abdeckbereich abragt, auf dem eine Kabelaufnahme befestigt ist und wobei dem Anschlussfeldbereich Buchsen für RJ45-Stecker zugeordnet sind, von denen montierte Verlegekabel abgehen, und

Fig. 5

ein als Scharnier ausgebildetes Anbindemittel, wobei die beiden Schenkel aufgeklappt sind.

In the drawing show

Fig. 1

an arrangement in which two first legs of two hinges are latched with a DIN rail, wherein the two other, second legs of the hinges carry the base body and are pivoted away from the DIN rail together with the base body,

Fig. 2

the arrangement according to Fig. 1 in which two first legs of two hinges are latched with a DIN rail, wherein the two other, second legs of the hinges carry the base body, are latched to the first legs and abut against these and wherein the base body is not pivoted away,

Fig. 3

another arrangement with one other than in Fig. 1 and 2 designed base body, in which two first legs of two hinges are locked with a top hat rail, the other two, second leg of the hinges carry the body, are locked to the first legs and abut against these, wherein the base body is not pivoted away and wherein the investment area strip-shaped or strip-shaped and comprises two strips or strips,

Fig. 4

the arrangement according to Fig. 3 , wherein from a terminal pad area for RJ45 connector protrudes from a cover on which a cable receptacle is attached and where the connector panel area is assigned to receptacles for RJ45 connectors from which mounted installation cables are routed, and

Fig. 5

a trained as a hinge attachment means, wherein the two legs are opened.

Fig. 1 shows a connecting device 1 for connecting laying cables and network cables, comprising a base body 2, which has a connection field 3 for network cable with RJ45 plugs, and at least one attachment means, with which the base body 2 is directly or indirectly connectable to a support body. Specifically, two attachment means are provided.

An attachment means forms a pivot axis 4, about which the base body 2 is pivotable relative to the support body. The support body is designed as DIN rail 5. The DIN rail 5 is preferably arranged in a distribution cabinet.

An attachment means is designed as a hinge 6 which has a first leg 7 for attachment to the support body and a second leg 8 associated with the main body 2. Specifically, two identical hinges 6 are provided, by means of which the main body 2 as a whole about the pivot axis 4 is pivotable.

Each attachment means has a film hinge 9 and two legs 7, 8 of the attachment means are connected to each other by the film hinge 9.

The first leg 7 of the attachment means has at least one first form-fitting device 10 for attachment to the support body. The first form-fitting device 10 clasps the carrier body designed as a DIN rail 5 in the latched state.

The main body 2 is positively connected to the attachment means and to a second leg 8 of the attachment means. The second leg 8 of the attachment means has at least one second form-fitting device 11 for holding and fastening the base body 2. The second form-fitting device 11 clasps the base body 2 in the latched state. Specifically, edges of the main body 2 are clasped.

The main body 2 has a plate-shaped connection field region 13, in which recesses 14 are formed for connectors of a network cable, the connection field region 13 protruding from an abutment region 12, which rests against the attachment means, namely the second legs 8 of the hinges 6.

From the connection pad area 13, a plate-shaped covering area 15 projects at an obtuse angle for the attachment of inscriptions or for the attachment or attachment of identification means. Fig. 4 shows, by way of example, a label carrier 16 in which, in a manner known per se, change labels for identifying the individual network plugs can be inserted.

From the plate-shaped contact region 12 protrudes a strain relief region 17, are formed in the recesses 18 for laying cable. The recesses 18 have in their interior a stopped T-shaped web. The strain relief region 17 is spaced apart from the abutment region 12 by two angled portions.

Fig. 2 shows the connecting device 1 in a state in which the base body 2 is not pivoted away. The respective first leg 7 and the respective second leg 8 are locked together and abut each other.

Fig. 2 shows that the connection field region 13 protrudes orthogonally from the abutment region 12. In the contact area 12 a plurality of round holes or rectangular holes are formed.

Fig. 3 shows a further connecting device 1 ', the base body 2' has a plate-shaped terminal pad region 13 ', in which recesses 14 are formed for RJ45 connector of a network cable.

The connection pad region 13 'protrudes from an abutment region 12', which rests against the attachment means, namely the second legs 8. In this base body 2 ', the contact area 12' comprises two strips or strips spaced apart from one another, which protrude from the connection area 13 '.

Between the strips no plate or plate-shaped section is provided, which serves as an investment area. The two strips are each on a second leg 8. Holes are provided in the strips. The strips are aligned with the second legs 8 in terms of their extension in the direction of the DIN rail. 5

From the connection pad area 13 'protrudes a plate-shaped covering area 15' for attaching labels or for attachment or attachment of identification means. Fig. 4 shows, by way of example, a label carrier 16 in which, in a manner known per se, change labels for identifying the individual network plugs can be inserted.

Fig. 4 shows an arrangement comprising a rail as a rail, namely as a top hat 5 5, formed supporting body and a connecting device 1 'according to Fig. 3 ,

There are also two attachment means are provided, which are each designed as hinges 6, each with two legs 7, 8, wherein each a first leg 7 is locked to the rail by a first form-locking device 10 and wherein a respective second leg 8 by a second form-fitting device 11 is locked to the base body 2 '.

The base body 2 'is relative to the rail, namely the DIN rail 5, pivotable about a pivot axis 4, which is oriented parallel to the DIN rail 5.

Laying cables 19, which can be connected to network cables (not shown), are already mounted on the rear side of the connection device 1 'by inserting RJ45 connectors of the network cables through the recesses 14 into the sockets 20. The RJ45 connectors are plugged into the connector panel 3 from the front.

Fig. 5 shows the hinge 6 formed as a tie. In the Fig. 1 to 4 are each two attachment means, so each two hinges 6, provided to pivot the main body 2, 2 'as a whole about the pivot axis 4 and to make a back of the body 2, 2' for the installation of installation cables 19 more accessible.

The first leg 7 of the hinge 6 has a first form-fitting device 10 for attachment to the support body. Concretely, the first form-fitting device 10 comprises two hook-like form-fitting elements in order to clamp a DIN rail 5 at its longitudinal edges. As a result, the first leg 7 can be latched onto the DIN rail 5.

The main body 2, 2 'is positively connected to the hinge 6 by means of the second leg 8. The second leg 8 has a second form-fitting device 11 for holding and fastening the base body 2, 2 '.

The second form-fitting device 11 clasps edges of the base body 2, 2 'in the latched state. For this purpose, the second form-fitting device 11 also has two hook-shaped form-fitting elements.

The two legs 7, 8 are by means of a latching tongue 21 and a counter-latching element 22 with each other positively connected or latched. As a result, the base body 2, 2 'in the non-pivoted state against unwanted folding fixed.

In the legs 7, 8 passages 23, 23 'are formed. The passages 23 in the first leg 7 serve as screw holes for receiving fastening screws. Namely, in one possible embodiment, the first leg 7 of the hinge 6 can alternatively or in addition to the latching be bolted to the DIN rail 5, for example by means of galvanized fastening screws. The passages 23 are formed so wide that the fastening screws are recessed therein.

The passage 23 'in the second leg 8 also serves as a screw hole for receiving a mounting screws. Namely, in one possible embodiment, the abutment region 12, 12 'may alternatively or additionally be screwed to the second limb 8 of the hinge 6, for example by means of a galvanized fastening screw.

The second leg 8 is associated with a projecting base holder 11a, which is part of the second form-locking device 11 and is formed as a hook-like form-fitting element. The base body 2, 2 'can be supported on the base holder 11a and abut against it with a portion which is angled away from the abutment region 12, 12' and forms part of the connection field region 13, 13 '.

Fig. 3 and 4 show that a rib 24 can protrude from the second leg 8. This tapered rib 24 may optionally be provided to attach to these other components. <U> REFERENCE LIST </ u> 1, 1 ' connecting device 2, 2 ' body 3 connection panel 4 swivel axis 5 DIN rail 6 hinge 7 First leg 8th Second thigh 9 film hinge 10 First form-fitting device 11 Second form-fitting device 11a Base holder 12, 12 ' plant area 13, 13 ' Connection field area 14 recess 15 coverage 16 Label carrier 17 Strain relief 18 recess 19 installation cable 20 Rifle 21 catch tongue 22 Against locking element 23, 23 ' passage 24 rib

Claims (10)

Connecting device (1, 1 ') for connecting laying cables (19) and network cables, comprising a main body (2, 2'), which has a connecting field (3) for network cables, and at least one connecting means with which the main body (2, 2 ') is indirectly or directly connectable to a support body, characterized in that the attachment means comprises or forms a pivot axis (4) about which the base body (2, 2') is pivotable relative to the support body. Connecting device according to claim 1, characterized in that the attachment means is formed as a hinge (6), which has a first leg (7) for attachment to the support body and a second the base body (2, 2 ') associated leg (8). Connecting device according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the attachment means comprises a film hinge (9) and / or that two legs (7, 8) of the attachment means are interconnected by a film hinge (9). Connecting device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the attachment means or a leg (7) of the attachment means comprises at least one first form-fitting device (10) for attachment to the support body. Connecting device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base body (2, 2 ') with the attachment means and / or with a leg (8) of the attachment means positively, positively and / or materially connected or connectable. Connecting device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the attachment means or a leg (8) of the attachment means has at least one second positive locking device (11) for holding and / or fastening the base body (2, 2 '). Connecting device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base body (2, 2 ') has a connection field region (13, 13') in which recesses (14) are formed for connectors of a network cable, wherein the connection field region (13, 13 '). ) protrudes from a contact region (12, 12 '), which rests against the attachment means. Connecting device according to claim 7, characterized in that the terminal panel region (13, 13 ') protrudes a cover region (15) for attaching labels or for attachment or attachment of identification means (16). Connecting device according to claim 7 or 8, characterized in that from the abutment region (12) a strain relief region (17) protrudes, are formed in the recesses (18) for laying cable (19). Arrangement comprising a support body formed as a rail and a connecting device (1, 1 ') according to one of the preceding claims, wherein two attachment means are provided, which are each designed as hinges (6) each with two legs (7, 8), wherein each a first leg (7) is latched to the rail by a first form-locking device (10), wherein each second leg (8) is latched to the base body (2, 2 ') by a second form-locking device (11) and wherein the main body ( 2, 2 ') relative to the rail about a pivot axis (4) is pivotable, which is oriented parallel to the rail.

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