EP4393035A1 - Prise de connecteur ethernet à paire unique - Google Patents

Prise de connecteur ethernet à paire unique

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EP4393035A1
EP4393035A1 EP22862175.1A EP22862175A EP4393035A1 EP 4393035 A1 EP4393035 A1 EP 4393035A1 EP 22862175 A EP22862175 A EP 22862175A EP 4393035 A1 EP4393035 A1 EP 4393035A1
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housing
connector
contacts
connector jack
assembly
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Paul John Pepe
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Commscope Technologies LLC
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    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R31/00—Coupling parts supported only by co-operation with counterpart
    • H01R31/06—Intermediate parts for linking two coupling parts, e.g. adapter
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    • H01R11/00—Individual connecting elements providing two or more spaced connecting locations for conductive members which are, or may be, thereby interconnected, e.g. end pieces for wires or cables supported by the wire or cable and having means for facilitating electrical connection to some other wire, terminal, or conductive member, blocks of binding posts
    • H01R11/03—Individual connecting elements providing two or more spaced connecting locations for conductive members which are, or may be, thereby interconnected, e.g. end pieces for wires or cables supported by the wire or cable and having means for facilitating electrical connection to some other wire, terminal, or conductive member, blocks of binding posts characterised by the relationship between the connecting locations
    • H01R11/05—Individual connecting elements providing two or more spaced connecting locations for conductive members which are, or may be, thereby interconnected, e.g. end pieces for wires or cables supported by the wire or cable and having means for facilitating electrical connection to some other wire, terminal, or conductive member, blocks of binding posts characterised by the relationship between the connecting locations the connecting locations having different types of direct connections
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    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/648—Protective earth or shield arrangements on coupling devices, e.g. anti-static shielding  
    • H01R13/658—High frequency shielding arrangements, e.g. against EMI [Electro-Magnetic Interference] or EMP [Electro-Magnetic Pulse]
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    • H01R4/00—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
    • H01R4/24—Connections using contact members penetrating or cutting insulation or cable strands
    • H01R4/2416—Connections using contact members penetrating or cutting insulation or cable strands the contact members having insulation-cutting edges, e.g. of tuning fork type
    • H01R4/242—Connections using contact members penetrating or cutting insulation or cable strands the contact members having insulation-cutting edges, e.g. of tuning fork type the contact members being plates having a single slot
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    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/02—Contact members
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    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
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    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
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    • H01R13/6591—Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members
    • H01R13/65912—Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members for shielded multiconductor cable
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    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/648—Protective earth or shield arrangements on coupling devices, e.g. anti-static shielding  
    • H01R13/658—High frequency shielding arrangements, e.g. against EMI [Electro-Magnetic Interference] or EMP [Electro-Magnetic Pulse]
    • H01R13/6591—Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members
    • H01R13/65912—Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members for shielded multiconductor cable
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    • H01R2201/00—Connectors or connections adapted for particular applications
    • H01R2201/06—Connectors or connections adapted for particular applications for computer periphery

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  • the present disclosure is directed to a connector jack that includes a main housing defining a channel extending between a first end and a second end, the first end being configured to receive a free connector; and a sub-assembly received within the housing channel proximate the second end and being configured to receive a cable, the sub-assembly including one or more contacts having a pin end and an insulation displacement contact (IDC) end, the pin end extending towards the housing first end such that the pin end can be received by the free connector, the IDC end extending towards the housing second end and being configured for connection with conductors of the cable.
  • IDC insulation displacement contact
  • FIGS. 2A - 2D illustrate an example embodiment of a free connector for a single pair of electrical conductors including an assembled view, an exploded assembly view, a cross section of a forward connector body of the connector, and a pair of electrical contacts of the connector, respectively.
  • FIG. 8 is a perspective view of a pair of contacts of the coupler of FIGS. 4A-4B.
  • FIGS. 10A-10B provide cross-sectional views of the assembled coupler of
  • FIG. 4A [0044] FIGS. 11A-11B provide perspective views of the coupler of FIGS. 4A-4B and two of the free connectors of FIGS. 2A-2D.
  • FIGS. 18A-18B provide a perspective view and an exploded view, respectively, of a three-way coupler.
  • FIGS. 19A-19B provide a perspective view and an exploded view, respectively, of a four-way coupler.
  • the present disclosure is directed to single pair Ethernet connector jack.
  • the connector jack can be configured in shielded or unshielded configuration.
  • the connector jack includes a housing (metal or plastic) that includes a first end having two pin contacts. The first end receives a single pair Ethernet free (a.k.a. plug) connector.
  • the connector jack housing includes a second end that provides a single pair Ethernet cable interface and wire termination through use of two insulated displacement contacts.
  • the insulation displacement contacts are electrically coupled to the pin contacts enabling power, data, or both power and data to be transferred from the single pair Ethernet cable to the free connector.
  • each single twisted pair of conductors e.g., 16, 30, 32
  • each single twisted pair of conductors is configured for data transmission up to 600 MHz (ffs) and has a current carrying capacity up to 1 A.
  • Each single twisted pair of conductors e.g., 16, 30, 32
  • FIG. IB is an example of a shielded cable 40.
  • the shielded cable 40 includes an outer jacket 42, a foil shield 44, a drain wire 46, and a single twisted pair 48 of conductors 50 and 52; each of the conductors 50 and 52 is provided with insulation 54.
  • Free connector 200 for a single twisted pair of electrical conductors is illustrated.
  • Free connector 200 includes a forward connector body 202, a metal frame 204, a pair of electrical contacts 206a, 206b, and a rear connector body 208.
  • Free connector 200 can be coupled to a single twisted pair of conductors, e.g., conductors 12 and 14 of the single twisted pair 16 of cable 10.
  • the rear receiving portion 212 of the forward connector body 202 is unitary
  • the metal frame 204 of the free connector 200 comprises a metal shell body 204 having a central cavity 234 that is slidable over the rear receiving portion 212 of the forward connector body 202.
  • the metal frame 204 is held in place about the rear receiving portion 212 through use of a pair of flex tabs 242 that interface with corresponding recesses 228 of the forward connector body 202.
  • Each of the flex tabs 242 includes an inward facing tab 244 to interface with recessed notch 229 of the forward connector body 202.
  • Each side face 246, 248 of the metal frame 204 includes an opening 250 to interface with outward extending tab 237 of the forward connector body 202.
  • Each point of interface between the metal frame 204 and the forward connector body 202 assists in securing the metal frame 204 to the forward connector body 202.
  • Each side face 246, 248 of the metal frame 204 is additionally equipped with an inward directed beam 252 (e.g., shield beam) to establish an electrical interface with a cable shield (foil or drain wire) of the cable carrying the single pair of conductors (e.g., see FIG. IB).
  • the metal frame 204 includes a shield beam for interfacing with a shield of a shielded cable
  • the metal frame 204 can also be utilized in conjunction with a non-shielded cable.
  • the metal frame provides additional structural support to the connector 200.
  • the frame 204 is alternatively made of a non-metal material, e.g., plastic.
  • Electrical contacts 206a, 206b each include a forward portion having a tuning fork receptacle contact 254a, 254b, while a rear portion of each of the electrical contacts 206a, 206b includes an insulation displacement contact (IDC) 255a, 255b.
  • Each tuning fork receptacle contact 254a, 254b includes a pair of opposing spring arms 60a, 60b presenting an angled opening to receive a pin contact.
  • Each of the electrical contacts 206a, 206b includes a shoulder 256a, 256b that interfaces with a stop 258 (see FIG. 2C) within the elongate forward portion 210 of the forward connector body 202.
  • the electrical contacts 206a, 206b include one or more tangs 259 to help retain each of the tuning fork receptacle contacts 254a, 254b within their respective contact receiving channels 226a, 226b of the forward connector body 202.
  • the rear connector body 208 of the free connector 200 includes a rear body portion 260 that defines a central cavity 272 into which is inserted a pair of conductors (e.g., conductors 12, 14). Each side face is provided with an elongate opening 274 into which the inward directed beams 252 of the metal frame 204 extend wherein an electrical interface with the foil (or drain wire) of a conductor within the cavity 272 is established.
  • a latch (not shown) on a lower face of the rear body portion 260 interfaces with a cut-out (not shown) of the metal frame 204 to secure the rear connector body 208 to the metal frame 204.
  • a lip edge 277 of the rear body portion 260 seats against a rear face 257 of the metal frame 204.
  • the rear connector body 208 of the free connector 200 includes a contact receiving portion 280 that extends forward from the rear body portion 260.
  • the contact receiving portion 280 is essentially divided into a first half 282a to accommodate the upper positioned electrical contact 206a and a second half 282b to accommodate the lower positioned electrical contact 206b.
  • the first half 282a of the contact receiving portion 280 includes an upward channel that is contoured to direct the end of a conductor upward (e.g., a 90 deg. bend) to extend through a contact receiving slot.
  • the second half 282b of the contact receiving portion 280 includes a downward channel that is contoured to direct the end of a conductor downward (e.g., a 90 deg. bend) to extend through a contact receiving slot.
  • the I DC contacts 255a, 255a of the electrical contact 206a, 206b are inserted into their respective contact receiving slots to establish an electrical interface with the conductor extending there through.
  • the IDC contacts 255a, 255b applies a normal force to the respective conductor and cuts through both the insulation of the conductor and a portion of the conductor itself to create the electrical interface. Note that the electrical interface is established without requiring crimping of the conductor to the electrical contact, i.e., the electrical interface is crimp-less.
  • the upward channel is, in part, defined by an upper outward extending arm 294 while the downward channel is, in part, defined by a lower outward extending arm 296.
  • Each of upper outward extending arm 294 and lower outward extending arm 296 interface with respective corresponding slots 235 of the forward connector body 202 when the free connector 200 is assembled to assist in aligning and stabilizing the rear connector body 208 relative to the forward connector body 202.
  • the housing body 302 of the fixed connector 300 includes a forward central channel 310 that receives the free connector 200.
  • a notch 323 is provided within the housing body 302 to interface with the cantilevered latch 230 of the free connector 200.
  • side recesses 325 in each side face serve as an interface element for the metal frame 304.
  • a mounting pin 327 extends from the housing body 302 and through the metal frame 2602 for circuit board mounting of the connector 300.
  • the housing body further includes openings 326a, 326b to channels (not shown) into which the pin contacts 306a, 306b are inserted; when fully inserted, the pin contacts 306a, 306b extend into the forward central channel 310.
  • FIGS. 5A-5C further illustrate the details of the first housing 402 with the contacts 408 inserted therein.
  • the first housing 402 includes an upper face 410 and a lower face 412 connected by a first side face 414 and a second side face 416 that, together, define a forward face 420 and a rearward face 422.
  • the forward face 420 surrounds a forward cavity 424 into which extends the forward contact 408a of each of the pair of contacts 408.
  • a projection 426 projects from one, or more, of the faces 414, 416, 420, 422 into the forward cavity 424 to align a connector 200 for insertion and/or prevent a non-compatible connector from being inserted therein.
  • the forward face 420 further defines a recessed notched 428 that is configured to interface with and retain the cantilevered latch 230 of the connector 200.
  • a lip edge 429 extends around the forward face 420 and serves to abut a first end 722 of the metal shield 406 when the first housing 402 is received within the first end 722.
  • the forward face 620 further defines a recessed notched 628 that is configured to interface with and retain the cantilevered latch 230 of the connector 200.
  • a lip edge 629 surround the forward face 620 and serves to abut a second end 724 of the metal housing 406 when inserted within the metal shield 406.
  • each of channels 632, 634 is formed to include a retention notch 637 that interfaces with a tang 408d on each of the pair of contacts 408.
  • the interface of the retention notch 637 and tang 408d ensures a correctly-oriented and fixed position for each of the contacts 408.
  • Each side of the rear projection 630 includes a hooked tab 636 that interfaces with the flanged edge 444 of the first housing to mechanically couple the first housing 402 to the second housing.
  • a rear wall 638 separate the forward cavity 624 from the rear projection 630.
  • Each of the side walls 614, 616 of the second housing includes an elongate opening 640 that receives a flex tab 728 of the metal shield 406 that retains the second housing 404 within the metal shield 406; the flex tab 728 extends into the forward cavity 624 to make contact with the metal frame 204 of a connector 200 that is received therein.
  • FIGS. 7A-7B further illustrate the details of the metal shield 406.
  • the metal shield 406 generally comprises a singular housing 710 having an upper face 712 and a lower face 714 connected by side faces 716,718 that define a central channel 720 extending there through.
  • the housing 710 includes a first end 722 that receives the first housing 402 and a second end 724 that receives the second housing 404.
  • Each of the side walls 716, 718 at the first end 722 of the housing 710 includes a pair of opposed flex tabs 726 that are received within the first elongate opening 440 of each of the side faces 414, 416 of the first housing 402.
  • Each of the side walls 716,718 at the second end 724 of the housing 710 includes another pair of opposed flex tabs 728 that are received within the elongate opening 640 of each of the side walls 614, 616 of the second housing 404.
  • the pairs of flex tabs 726, 728 flex outward to receive the respective housing 402, 404 and flex inward to retain each of the housings 402, 404 therein.
  • the inward flexing of the flex tabs 726, 728 additionally provides contact between the flex tabs 726, 728 and the metal tabs 242 of the metal frame 204 of the connector 200 that is received within each of the first housing 402 and the second housing 404.
  • Manufacturing the coupler 400 includes inserting the first housing 402 into the first end 722 of the metal shield 406.
  • the rearward contacts 408b of the pair of contacts 408 are inserted into the first and second channels 632, 634 (see FIG. 6C) of the second housing 404 until secured in position by tangs 408d.
  • the second housing 404, with forward contacts 408a extending there from, is inserted into the second end 724 of the metal shield 406 and further inserted into the rear cavity of the first housing 402.
  • the forward contacts 408a are received within the first and second channels of 434, 436 (see FIG. 5C) of the first housing 402 until pushed there through and the hooked tabs 636 (see FIG.
  • FIGS. 12A-12B illustrate an example embodiment of a high density panel 1200, which can be shielded or non-shielded, that supports a plurality of couplers 400.
  • Each of the couplers 400 serves to electrically couple two free connectors 200.
  • FIG. 12B illustrates the interface between the bosses 730/channel 732 of the metal shield 406 and a retaining element 1202 of a flex arm 1204 of the high density panel 1200 that retains the coupler 400 in a desired position within a coupler slot 1206.
  • Each of the openings 1332 interfaces with an outward extending prong 1418 (see FIG. 14B) of the bonding shield contact 1304 to assist in maintaining the position of the bonding shield contact 1304 relative to the housing 1302.
  • An interior surface of the lower face 1312 includes first and second ramped projections 1334 (e.g., ramped in opposite directions) that interface with the contact sub-assembly 1306 to assist in maintaining the contact sub-assembly 1306 in a central position within the central cavity 1324.
  • a crosscomponent 1336 extends between the interior surfaces of the first and second side walls 1314, 1316 and presents corresponding first and second ramped projections 1338 (see FIG.
  • each of the bonding shield contacts 1304 includes a base plate 510 from which extend a pair of flex arms 514 and fold over an upper surface 512 of the base plate 510.
  • one or both of metal flex arms 514 will contact one of the metal flex tabs 242 of the metal frame 202 of the free connector 200 (see FIG. 2B) that is received within the housing 1302.
  • An opening 516 in the base plate 510 accommodates a prong 518 that extends outward and away from a bottom surface 520 of the base plate 510.
  • the prong 518 interfaces with the respective opening 1332 in the side faces 1314, 1316 to assist in maintaining the position of the bonding shield contact 1304.
  • the sub-assembly 1306 includes a pair of contacts 1508, similar to contacts 408 (see FIG. 8), overmolded with a block 1510.
  • each of contacts 1508 includes a forward contact 1508a, a rearward contact 1508b, and a central portion 1508c.
  • Each of the forward and rearward contacts 1508a, 1508b are pin contacts having a square or rectangular cross-section wherein the end of the pin includes four tapered faces 1509 that form a four-sided pyramid shape with a flattened apex 1511.
  • the pins are of a rounded configuration.
  • the contacts 1508 are offset from one another to help prevent alien crosstalk between couplers 1300 and connectors 200 in high density applications.
  • the forward contacts 1508a are configured in a cross-over configuration to maintain polarity between the two connectors 200 when electrically coupled with the contacts 1508.
  • the block 1510 when inserted within the housing 1302, is slid past the ramped projections 1334, 1338 of the housing 1302 into a central position whereby the ramped projections 1334, 338 interface with a wall 1536 that defines that defines each of the recessed corners 1524, 1528.
  • FIGS. 16A-16B provide a side cross-sectional view and top cross-sectional view taken along lines 16A-16A andl6B-16B of FIG. 17, respectively.
  • Each cross-section illustrates the housing 1302, bonding shield contacts 1304 and contact sub-assembly relative to one another in a fully assembled coupler 1300.
  • FIG. 17 illustrates the coupler 1300 receiving a first free connector 200 and a second free connector 200.
  • a plurality of couplers 1300 can be utilized in a high density panel 1200 (see FIGS. 12A-12B).
  • the first body portion 1412 includes an upper wall 1420 and a lower wall 1422 connected by side walls 1424 and 1426 to present a first face 1427 that includes first and second connector-receiving channels 1428A, 1428B, which are divided by a central wall 1429, and a second face 1430 that includes an opening 1432 to receive the second body portion 1414.
  • Each of the side walls 1422, 1424 includes an opening 1434, a pair of slots 1436 and a wire tie retainer 1438.
  • the central wall 1429 includes an opening 1440 to either side and proximate the first face that is positioned opposite the opening 1434.
  • the sub-assembly housing 1456 of the rearward portion 1454 which is received within the opening 1432 of the first body portion 1412, includes an upper wall 1480 and lower wall 1482 connected by side walls 1484 and 1486.
  • Each of the side walls 1484, 1486 includes a pair of ramped tabs 1488 that interface with the corresponding openings 1436 of the first body portion 1412 to retain the second body portion 1414 in a closed position relative to the first body portion 1412.
  • the first body portion 1612 of the four-way coupler includes an upper wall 1620 and a lower wall 1622 connected by side walls 1624 and 1626 to present a first face 1627 that includes first and second connector-receiving channels 1628A, 1628B, which are divided by a central wall 1629, and a second face 1630 that includes an opening 1632 to receive the second body portion 1614.
  • Each of the side walls 1622, 1624 includes an opening 1634, a pair of slots 1636, and a wire tie retainer 1638.
  • the central wall 1629 includes an opening to either side and proximate the first face that is positioned opposite the opening 1634.
  • Two retention clips 1642 each of which includes an interface tab 1644 and a pair of flex arms 1646, are provided for each of the connector-receiving channels 1628A, 1628B.
  • the interface tab 1644 of each of the retention clips 1642 interfaces with one of the openings 1634 or 1640 to maintain its position within the respective connector-receiving channel 1628A, 1628B.
  • the interface tab 1644 is preferably of a conductive metal to establish a conductive interface between the first body portion 1612 and the connector 200 received within the respective connectorreceiving channel 1628A, 1628B.
  • the wire tie retainer 1638 provides an opening through which a cable tie, or other suitable tie, can be inserted for securing the coupler 1600 in a certain location. In the instance of an application requiring shielding, a wire coupled to ground can be wound about (or screwed to) the wire tie retainer 1638, thereby tying the connector 200 and the coupler 1600 to ground.
  • the sub-assembly housing 1656 of the rearward portion 1654 which is received within the opening 1632 of the first body portion 1612, includes an upper wall 1680 and a lower wall 1682 connected by side walls 1684 and 1686.
  • Each of the side walls 1684, 1686 includes a pair of ramped tabs 1688 that interface with the corresponding openings 1636 of the first body portion 1612 to retain the second body portion 1614 in a closed position relative to the first body portion 1612.
  • FIGS. 20A-20B illustrate a multi-way coupler 1800 that can be configured to electrically couple two, three, or four or more connectors 300.
  • the multi-way coupler 1800 has a housing 1810 that can be fabricated with conductive metal for shielding applications or non-conductive materials for non-shielding applications.
  • the multi-way coupler generally includes the housing 1810, a circuit board 1812, and two, three, or four connectors 300.
  • the multi-way coupler 1800 can be utilized in a daisy chain style configuration with one port of the multi-way coupler 1800 dedicated receiving power and/or data from a supply source and one port of the multi-way coupler 1800 dedicated to supply power and/or data to another multiway coupler 1800; remaining ports on the on the multi-way coupler 1800 can be connected via patch cords to power devices thereby suppling power and/or data.
  • the connector jack 2100 includes a singular metal housing 2102, two bonding shield contacts 2104 (which correspond to the bonding shield contacts illustrated in FIGS. 14A-14C), a forward sub-assembly 2106 that includes a forward housing 2107 supporting contacts 2108 and a rear sub-assembly 2110 that includes a rearward housing 2112 and a bonding shield panel 2114.
  • the metal housing 2102 is particularly suited to shielded applications; in shielded applications that housing 2102 can be manufactured from a non-metal material (e.g., plastic, etc.).
  • the housing 2102 which is typically die cast metal, includes an upper face 2120 and a lower face 2122 that are connected by a first side face 2124 and a second side face 2126 which together define a forward face 2128 of the housing 2102 and a rearward face 2130 of the housing 2102.
  • a central channel 2132 extends between the forward face 2128 and the rearward face 2130, and within the central channel 2132, a cross bar 2133 extends between the first and second side faces 2124, 2126.
  • the forward face 2128 is designed to receive a connector 200 and, as such, includes a recessed notch 2134 that is configured to interface with and retain the cantilevered latch 230 of the connector 200.
  • a projection 2136 extends from one of the faces 2120, 2122, 2124, 2126, into the central channel 2132.
  • the first and second faces 2124, 2126 each include a recess 2138 proximate the forward face 2128 to receive a respective one of the two bonding shield contacts 2104, which are press fit therein.
  • the upper face 2120 of the housing 2102 includes first and second bosses 2140 that extend outward from the upper face 2120 and oppose one another to define a channel 2142 (see FIG. 21) therebetween.
  • the rearward face 2130 of the housing 2102 presents an unobstructed opening to the central channel 2132.
  • the plastic forward housing 2107 of the forward sub-assembly 2106 includes an upper face 2150 and a partial lower face 2152 connected by first and second side faces 2154, 2156.
  • the upper, partial lower, first side, and second side faces 2150, 2152, 2154, 2156 define a forward face 2158 while the upper, first side, and second side faces 2150, 2154, 2156 define a rearward face 2160 of the forward subassembly 2106.
  • the forward face 2158 of the forward housing 2107 includes a pair of projections 2162 that interface with corresponding cavities 2164 (see FIG. 22B) in the cross bar 2133 of the connector jack housing 2102. A locking interference fit occurs between the projections 2162 and cavities 2164 to assist in retaining the position of the forward housing 2107 in the housing 2102 of the connector jack 2100.
  • the forward face 2158 also includes a contact projection 2166 presenting an upper face 2168 and a lower face 2170 connected by first and second side faces 2172 and 2174.
  • first and second side faces 2172, 2174 establish an interference fit with the interior of the first and second side faces 2124, 2126 of the connector jack housing 2102.
  • the rearward face 2160 of the forward housing 2107 presents a keying projection 2176 that extends to a central interior wall 2178 as well as ramped tabs 2180 at first and second side faces 2154, 2156.
  • the keying projection 2176 assists in positioning the rearward sub-assembly 2110 while the ramped tabs 2180 interface with the lower recesses 2146 of the connector jack housing 2102.
  • the tip of a screwdriver can be used to release the ramped tabs 2180 from the recesses 2146 if needed, enabling the forward sub-assembly 2106 to be reusable.
  • the ramped tabs 2180 and lower recesses 2146 of the connector jack housing 2102 are eliminated from the design.
  • interior side walls 2181 are of a plastic material help to prevent conductors (e.g., conductors 12, 14) that are interfacing with the contacts 2108 from contacting the metal connector jack housing 2102 and causing a short.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne une prise de connecteur Ethernet à paire unique comprenant un boîtier qui comprend une première extrémité ayant deux contacts à broche. La première extrémité reçoit un connecteur libre Ethernet à paire unique. Le boîtier de prise de connecteur comprend une seconde extrémité qui fournit une interface de câble Ethernet à paire unique et un raccordement de fil par l'utilisation de deux contacts autodénudants. Les contacts autodénudants sont électriquement couplés aux contacts à broche permettant la puissance, les données, ou à la fois la puissance et les données d'être transférées du câble Ethernet à paire unique au connecteur libre.
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