GB2378608A - Patch matrix - Google Patents

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GB2378608A
GB2378608A GB0114888A GB0114888A GB2378608A GB 2378608 A GB2378608 A GB 2378608A GB 0114888 A GB0114888 A GB 0114888A GB 0114888 A GB0114888 A GB 0114888A GB 2378608 A GB2378608 A GB 2378608A
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Samuel Abekah-Mensah
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H04—ELECTRIC COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUE
    • H04Q—SELECTING
    • H04Q1/00—Details of selecting apparatus or arrangements
    • H04Q1/02—Constructional details
    • H04Q1/14—Distribution frames
    • H04Q1/145—Distribution frames with switches arranged in a matrix configuration

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Abstract

A two-dimensional (or one-dimensional) matrix of cascading changeover switches offering one-to-one or one-to-many connectivity. The medium connecting the switches terminates in suitable ports depending on application. In data communication application (for example) connections would terminate in RJ45 sockets or plugs. The switches toggle OFF-ON to allow one-to-many or one-to-one connectivity between members of the two 2 sets of plurality of terminating ports.

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Patch Matrix The invention relates to a modular patch matrix that offers one-to-one connectivity using switches instead of patch cables. The assembly can be mounted in a riser cabinet.
Patch panels are set up for one-to-one connectivity using cables in the riser cabinets such that with time these cables become entangled. Maintenance and tracing of cables then become difficult.
An object of this invention is to provide a modular patch matrix that allows the same one-to-one link in the riser but without the patch cables.
Accordingly this invention provides two sets of data outlet ports connected to a two-dimensional matrix of switches. Members of one set (say set A) are isolated from other members of that set but can connect through a set of cascading switches to every member of the other set (say set B) exclusively.
A module is a set of cascading switches linking to the appropriate data outlet port type.
There are various modules differing on the number of cascading switches in the assembly.
The embodiment of the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: FIGURE 1: shows an arrangement which has three data outlet ports in each set with the data transmission medium connected to them represented as
I lines. The switches occupy the points of intersection.
FIGURE 2 shows the switch mechanism. The switch has at minimum two positions:'OFF' (meaning no interconnection) and'ON' (meaning connection is established).
FIGURE 3 shows the switch in the'ON'position allowing link between a pair of outlet ports (one each from the two sets).
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FIGURE 4 shows the switch in the'OFF'position. This is the default.
In FIGURE 5 the floor-port outlets connection to the patch panel is represented horizontal lines (Set X) and labelled 1,2, 3,4 etc. The other end oftheconnectioninthe"pathroom"isrepresentedbytheverticallines (SET Y) and labelled A, B, C etc. For example the switch linking connection A to floor-port 1 is labelled Al, floor-port 2 is A2 etc. With reference to FIGURE 3 if A2 is'ON', floor-port 2 is connected to port A in the patch
rf% f% M ne C ! r% i nni (-IOS' room as shown in FIGURE 5b. Switching A2'OFF'and closing say B2 links floor-port 2 and port B in the patch room as shown in FIGURE 5c.

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  1. CLAIMS CLAIM 1 I claim a matrix of switches allowing one-to-many and one-to-one connectivity between terminating ports.
  2. CLAIM 2 A matrix of switches as claimed in claim 1 where the matrix can be assembled from modules of varying number of switches.
  3. CLAIM 3.
    A matrix of switches as claimed in claim 1 where the matrix is cabinet mountable.
    CLAIM 4 A matrix of switches as claimed in claim 1 where the switches are connected by tracks on a printed-circuit board.
    CLAIM 5 A matrix of switches as claimed in claim 1 where the switches are mounted on printed-circuit board.
    CLAIM 6 A matrix of switches as claimed in claim 1 where connectivity between the switches
    is achieved through wires
    CLAIM
    A matrix of switches as claimed in claim 1 where the means of connectivity are not terminated and are left for the end-user to find suitable connector.
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EP2487492A1 (en) 2011-02-11 2012-08-15 Nexans Method for electrically testing a network of conductor pairs

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FR2620890A1 (en) * 1987-09-23 1989-03-24 Roland Thuault System for electronic or electromechanical switching, with automatic control, as substitution for the manual jumper distribution frames in light-current distribution
US5371786A (en) * 1993-09-29 1994-12-06 At&T Bell Corp. Electronic cross-connect system
WO1997019543A1 (en) * 1995-11-24 1997-05-29 Voelker Technologies, Inc. Electronic patching system for telecommunications devices
US6216342B1 (en) * 1995-11-02 2001-04-17 Fujitsu Limited Method for fabricating a matrix switchboard and connection pin
US20020076950A1 (en) * 2000-12-18 2002-06-20 Tore Frostrom Apparatus for interconnecting multiple nodes

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FR2620890A1 (en) * 1987-09-23 1989-03-24 Roland Thuault System for electronic or electromechanical switching, with automatic control, as substitution for the manual jumper distribution frames in light-current distribution
US5371786A (en) * 1993-09-29 1994-12-06 At&T Bell Corp. Electronic cross-connect system
US6216342B1 (en) * 1995-11-02 2001-04-17 Fujitsu Limited Method for fabricating a matrix switchboard and connection pin
WO1997019543A1 (en) * 1995-11-24 1997-05-29 Voelker Technologies, Inc. Electronic patching system for telecommunications devices
US20020076950A1 (en) * 2000-12-18 2002-06-20 Tore Frostrom Apparatus for interconnecting multiple nodes

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Cited By (2)

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP2487492A1 (en) 2011-02-11 2012-08-15 Nexans Method for electrically testing a network of conductor pairs
FR2971591A1 (en) * 2011-02-11 2012-08-17 Nexans DEVICE FOR ELECTRICALLY TESTING A NETWORK OF DRIVERS 'PAIRS

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