MXPA97003739A - Connect - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a connector for telecommunications and data with a first connector assembly having a first base part made of synthetic material and defining a plurality of grooves. The first connector assembly also includes a first plurality of contact elements. Each of the contacts extends from one end of the web towards an end of connection of sets. Each of the first contact elements is movable between a contact position and a non-contact position. A second connector assembly is provided which is substantially identical to the first connector assembly and the second connector assembly is connectable in a nested position in which individual contact areas of the first plurality of contacts establish electrical contact with the corresponding individual areas of the second. plurality of electrical contacts. The contact assemblies each include a hermaphroditic connector for coupling the assemblies with each other. A socket is insertable between the first part of the base and the second part of the base to take signals driven by one or more of the first plurality of contact

Description

HIGH DENSITY AND HIGH CAPACITY CONNECTOR FIELD OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to connectors for communication wiring systems for use within buildings. The invention relates, more in particular, to an improved high density connector, which is preferably used with office furniture such as wall panels to separate interior spaces, to provide a plurality of communication links that are easily brought to a plurality of work stations to allow the selection of links to take place in the workplace, to facilitate the transmission of voice and data, including telephone systems and local area network systems, and also significantly simplify both the initial installation and the reconfiguration .

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Companies that use workplaces have increasingly used large open areas that are divided into offices (rooms) and the like. The company that occupies the workplaces typically determines the most efficient use of space for their own needs and selects how the space has to be divided into smaller work areas through the use of portable wall panels and similar structures. A so-called "systems" furniture is used to divide large spaces into smaller work areas (rooms). Here, interior vertical space dividing panels are typically used which are connected to each other, in series, through straight or angled junctions of two panels, or through appropriate joints of three or four panels to define a large plurality of work areas. individual Such panels typically have a lower height than floor to ceiling and cooperate with other furniture components to define an equipped work area. Each work area must be equipped with adequate electrical and communications wiring. Several systems and components have been developed, including modular electrical systems that cooperate with the panels and that are easily mounted on them, allowing the panels to be reconfigured and allowing the supply of current to the work areas. Several systems have been proposed to avoid the use of a large number of conventional communication cables with four pairs, namely individual cables guided through floor ducts or interstices in the ceiling towards the various work areas. However, the various systems of the prior art have not found great commercial acceptance or use. Examples of such prior art proposals include the systems and devices described in U.S. Pat. No. 5,272,277; 5,160,276 and 4,928,303. In the field of system furniture, apart from the few systems relating to communications, numerous systems relating to power supply are known in the art. A large number of these systems deal with particular problems related to the transmission and distribution of current with furniture systems. U.S. Pat. No. 4,781,609 describes a multi-circuit electrical system that is used with wall panels. The electrical system is a seven-conductor system that uses three active and three neutral conductors, thereby defining three separate electrical circuits, each with a separate neutral conductor. A portable receptacle unit (a receptacle unit) can be plugged into the power supply block for selective connection to any one of the three circuits. Although this system provides great advantages in relation to electric current and the selection of one of the various circuits on the site, after the wall panels are put in place and using the current tap property, the system includes a lot of components and is directed in particular to the problem of current distribution. U.S. Pat. No. 5,236,370 describes another electrical system for use with dividing walls of interior spaces. The system is prefabricated and includes elongated cable collectors mounted within channels that extend through the interior of the space dividing elements. Adjacent cable collectors are electrically connected by flexible electrical bridges that create plug-in connections with power supply blocks. This system provides significant advantages in terms of ease of use. Nevertheless, the system again includes numerous components that add significant costs. Additionally, the system again includes features that are directed toward current distribution and problems associated with current distribution.SUMMARY AND OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the invention to provide a high density, high capacity connector for telecommunications and data applications, particularly for use with interior partition systems, in which the connector provides a good physical connection and electrical and allows a simple taking of signals in the connected souls. It is another object of the invention to provide a high density and high capacity connector for telecommunications and data applications, which includes a first connector part with a plurality of contacts and a second connector part with a plurality of contacts, wherein the first connector part can be fitted with the second connector part to provide a physical and electrical connection between contacts of the first connector part and contacts of the second connector part, and further includes a socket that can be connected to the first part of the connector and the second connector part fitted together without disconnecting (disengaging) the first connector part and the second connector part, in which the outlet interrupts the connection between some of the contacts electrically and physically joined to take signals from the contacts, without necessarily interrupting the physical and electrical connection between other contacts of the first connector part and the second connector part fitted together. It is another object of the invention to provide a high density, high capacity connector for telecommunications and data systems, which includes a minimum number of parts, a minimum number of different types of parts and allows easy use including flexibility in terms of number of communication links as well as tap characteristics that allow the selection of links for the taking towards selected work positions. According to the invention, a telecommunications and data connector is provided with a first connector assembly having a first socket part made of synthetic material. The first connector assembly also includes a first plurality of contact elements. Each of the contacts extends from one core end to a joint connection end of the base part. Each of the contact elements can move between a contact position and a non-contact position. Each of the first contact elements includes electrical soul connector means for making an electrical connection with a core. Each of the contacts also includes a contact area. A second connector assembly is provided which is substantially identical to the first connector assembly. The first connector assembly and the second connector assembly are connectable in an interconnected position in which individual contact areas of the first plurality of contacts establish electrical contact with the corresponding individual contact areas of the second plurality of electrical contacts. The contact assemblies each include connector means their aphrodites for coupling the assemblies with each other. Take-off means are insertable between the first base part and the second base part to take signals driven by one or more of the first plurality of contacts or of the second plurality of contacts. The picking means are provided as an elongate element that can be inserted between the connector assemblies. One side of the socket is preferably provided with contacts and the other side has a face of insulating material. Each of the contacts is electrically connected to an isolation eliminator contact to carry souls to an end user. Contact displacement means are provided to move the contacts between the contact position and the non-contact position. The means of displacement of contacts are associated with each contact set and with the socket. The contact assemblies each include a contact opening device which itself is movable and forms the base part of the contact moving means. The contact opening device acts on the ends of each of the contacts and moves the contact between the contact position and the non-contact position. The part of the means for taking up the contact movement means includes a beveled tip which cooperates with a contact opening device. The hermaphroditic connecting means of the first base part are provided with a female connection part and a male connection part. The hermaphroditic connecting means of the second base part are provided with a female part of the second base part and a male part of the second base part. The connecting part of the first socket part and the connecting part of the second socket part connect the first connection assembly and the second connection assembly in the position engaged with each other. The first plurality of contacts preferably includes elastic means for supporting the contact area which allows the contact area to move between the contact position and the non-contact position. The picking means are inserted between the first base part and the second base part in the engaged position of the contact assemblies. The shot, in the inserted state, it maintains a group of contacts in the non-contact position in such a way that the lines are dead (no signal) downstream of the outlet. The first connector assembly further includes a strain protection element which acts on the incoming webs and tightens them to retain the incoming webs connected to the first plurality of contacts of the first connector assembly. The stress relaxation element further comprises a plurality of protruding elements for tightening the correspondingly incoming webs towards insulation eliminating contact elements of the first plurality of contacts. The strain relief element preferably includes a quick-closing connecting element which cooperates with a quick-closing connecting element of the first base part to fix the protection element against tension to the first base part. The first connector assembly further includes a stacking connection means for assemblies that include a male connection element secured to the strain protection element and a female connection member defined by the first base portion. Another first connector assembly connected to the first connector assembly can be provided to form a first stack of assemblies by connecting the first connector assembly to the other first connector assembly via the stacking connection means. The second connector assembly further includes a second strain protection element. The second element of protection against tightness is substantially identical to the first element of protection against tightness. Another second connector assembly can be provided which is substantially identical to the first connector assembly. There are provided second connection means for stacking assemblies that include a male connection element fixed to the second strain protection element and a female connection element defined by the second base part. The other second connector assembly is stacked with the second connector assembly to form a second stack of assemblies via the second assembly stacking means. The second stack of sets is fitted with the first stack of sets. Each connector of the first plurality of connectors and of the second plurality of connectors is identical. The connectors each have a connector isolation eliminator contact that includes a substantially U-shaped support defining a first wall and a second opposing wall. The first wall is connected to a part of the isolation eliminator contact and the second wall is connected to another opposite part of the isolation eliminator contact. The U-shaped element is made of elastic material so that it is bent in order to increase a distance between the first part of the insulation eliminator contact and the second part of the insulation eliminator contact, allowing an insulated core to be disposed between the first part. part of the isolation eliminator contact and the second part of the isolation eliminator contact to establish contact with a core of the core. The various novelty properties that characterize the invention are explained in detail in the appended claims and which form a part of this publication. For a better understanding of the invention, its operating advantages and the specific advantages obtained by its use, reference is made to the accompanying drawings and description, in which preferred embodiments of the invention are illustrated.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS In the drawings: Figure 1 is a perspective view showing the front part of a socket element of the high density and high capacity connector according to the invention; Figure 2 is a perspective view showing the front side of a cable strain protection element of the high density high capacity connector according to the invention; Figure 3 is a front elevational view of the strain protection element of the connector according to the invention; Figure 4 is a cross-sectional view, taken along line 4-4 of Figure 3, of the strain protection element; Figure 5 is a perspective view showing a rear side of the strain shielding element of the connector according to the invention; Figure 6 is a perspective view showing the rear side of the socket member of the connector according to the invention; Figure 7 is a front elevational view of the socket element of the connector according to the invention; Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view, taken along the line 8-8 of Figure 7, of the socket member of the connector; Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view, taken along the line 9-9 of Figure 7, of the connector base element; Fig. 10 is a cross-sectional view, taken along the line 10-10 of Fig. 7, of the socket element of the connector; Figure 11 is a side elevational view of a connector contact according to the invention; Figure 12 is a top plan view of the contact; Figure 13 is a view from a front end of the contact; Figure 14 is a perspective view of the contact; Fig. 15 is a cut-away and separated view showing a part of an isolation contact eliminator contact contact; Figure 16a is a perspective view showing an actuation side of a top contact opening device of the invention; Figure 16b is a perspective view showing the contact side of the upper contact opening device of Figure 16a; Figure 17a is a perspective view showing an actuation side of a top contact opening device; Figure 17b is a perspective view showing the contact side of the contact opening device of Figure 19a; Figure 18 is a perspective view showing the front side of the socket element with eight pairs of contacts (16 contacts in total); Figure 19 is an exploded view showing the arrangement of the contacts and upper contact opening device with respect to the front side of the socket member; Figure 20 is a top plan view showing a contact connected to a contact opening device of a connector and a contact that is applied to a contact opening device of another connector, in which the two contacts touch each other, in a contact position; Figure 21 is a perspective view showing a top contact opening device and two contacts of one connector and a top contact opening device and two contacts of another connector to illustrate the orientation of the two connectors and to illustrate the contact position; Fig. 22 is a perspective view showing the socket member with contacts and upper and lower contact opening devices; Figure 23 is a side elevational view showing the connection of the contact opening device to the socket member; Fig. 24 is an exploded view showing the socket element of Fig. 22 with a strain protection element, illustrating the connection of the strain relief element with the socket element, in which the fastener element protection against tightness is partially cut and separated; Figure 25 is a perspective view showing a shot according to the invention; Figure 26 is a top plan view showing the position in which the socket is inserted to connect the various contacts 30 to the socket; Figure 27 is a cross-sectional view of two connectors fitted together, with one socket to be inserted in a position between contacts of one connector assembly and contacts of another connector assembly; Figure 28 is a perspective view showing one half of contact assemblies engaged with each other, with the plug inserted; Figure 29 is a perspective view showing a stack of sets; Figure 30a is a top plan view of an assembly; Figure 30b is a top plan view showing two assemblies positioned to form a stack of assemblies; Figure 31 is a perspective view showing stacks of assemblies in an embedded position associated with furniture, with a socket in a position to be inserted, the wires being omitted for clarity; and Figure 32 is a perspective view of a part of an assembly.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS In particular reference to the drawings, the invention comprises a connector formed by connector halves, namely connector assemblies which are joined to form a connection. Preferably, the connector halves are identical and are each associated with a piece of furniture, such as a wall panel. Each connector assembly includes a socket member designated generally 2, as shown in Figure 1, and a strain protection member designated generally 4, as shown in Figure 2. The socket member 2 it is formed by a part of base 20 which can be made of molded synthetic material. Trunnions 22 are provided to align the socket member 2 with the strain relief 4. Apertures 24 are provided which can be used to connect the assembly to the wall panel or similar cabinet. A plurality of slots 26 are provided to receive the contacts 30. The preferred form of the socket part 20 includes 8 pairs of slots 26 to receive 8 pairs of individual contacts 30 for connection with 8 pairs of communication souls 12. The element The base 30 is provided with an end 32 for incoming webs and a contact area 34. Each of the contacts 30 extend towards the contact area 34. The contacts 30 include a means 70 for connection of webs (Figure 13) by the connecting end 32 of webs to provide an electrical connection between a communication core 12 and an associated contact 30. The web connection means is preferably an isolation eliminator contact. When communication webs such as the communication webs 12 are connected to the base element 2, the web protection guide element 4 is arranged on top of the webs. This provides support (protection against tightness) to the souls. The connected base element (see figure 24) to the strain relief guide 4 forms an assembly 80 (figure 29). The assembly is then embedded or connected with a similar (preferably identical) assembly to form a connection. Several assemblies per connecting side may be joined or stacked to form stacked assemblies 82 (see Fig. 29). A socket 16 can be placed between the assembled sets. The strain protection element 4 includes a plurality of snap-in stubs 36. These snap-in stubs 36 allow the stacking of a plurality of assemblies 80. The strain protection element 4 also includes openings 38 which are aligned with the stitches. openings 24, when the strain protection element 4 is connected to the base element 2. As can be seen in figure 2, the strain protection element includes a hooking means with a hook opening 40 for receiving an element of engagement 42 of the base element 2. As can be seen in figures 3 and 5, the strain protection element 4 includes a plurality of elements for applying and tightening the webs 42. These elements 42 tighten on the souls and help immobilize the souls. The tightening elements 42 form part of the means for applying and tightening the assembly. As best seen in Figure 4, the socket journals or connecting elements 36 are preferably substantially cylindrical. These male-type connecting elements 36 include a tapered or tapering tip 44, which allows the elements 36 to slide inwardly from respective slotted receiving openings 46 (see FIG. 6). Figure 6 shows the rear side or back side of the base element 2. The base part 20 is preferably a single molded piece of synthetic material. The strain protection element 4 is also preferably a single molded part of synthetic material. The base portion 20 is formed with the slotted openings 46 as well as with the slotted openings 48. The slotted openings 46 receive the connecting elements 36 of the strain guard from another set 80, through which they can be stacked several sets to form the stacked assemblies 82. The slotted openings 48 on the other side receive application elements 50 from another set 80.

The application elements 50 are provided with a conical tip 52 and a connection bridge part, which connects the application element 50 to the rest of the base part 20 (see for example Figure 10). A slot 56 of the slotted opening 48 (the slotted opening 46 is the same) allows the connecting element 50 to be connected to its associated socket part 20 by means of bridges. The bridges pass through the slot when the connecting element 38/50 slides into the opening 46/48. The application of the connecting elements 38/50 and the receiving openings 46/48 can be better appreciated in figures 18 and 19. Figure 7 shows the base element 20 without the conductors 30. Figures 8, 9 and 10 show different cross-sectional views of the base part 20, from the various cross-section lines 8-8, 9-9, and 10-10 of Figure 7. Each of the cross-sectional views of Figures 8, 9 and 10 show the slotted openings 48. Figures 8 and 9 show the slot 56. Figure 11 shows a side elevational view of a preferred contact 30 according to the invention. The contact preferably includes a terminating end 70 which is located adjacent the web end 32 of the base element 2. The contact 30 also includes a contact face 68 which is disposed in the contact area 34 of the base element 2. As can be seen in Figure 13, each terminating end 70 includes opposed cutting / holding elements 74. The cutting / holding elements 74 preferably rest on a U-shaped support 76. The U-shaped support 76 provides some elasticity to the cutting / clamping element 74 and provides the necessary pressure to maintain contact between the core of the core and the cutting / clamping element 74. This structure allows a core to be tightened between the cutting / clamping element 74, providing elasticity the U-shaped structure. The cutting / clamping elements 74 cut the insulation of the core and contact the core of the core to provide electrical connection. between the core and the contact 30. The contact 30 has a contact arm 78 that includes the contact face 68 (see Figure 14). The contact arm 78 is preferably elastic, allowing the contact face 68 to move relative to the socket member 2, namely be tightened towards the base part 20 (in a non-contact position). This movement preferably results in the contact face 68 moving in or out of the groove 26. The contact face 68 extends out of the groove 26 (in a contact position). Figure 15 shows a view of the end end 70 clearly showing the cutting edge of one of the two cutting / clamping elements 74. The cutting / clamping element 74 can be made of the same piece of metal as the part 76. U-shaped and can be removed from it by stamping to arrange the element 74 at an angle to a core disposed within the U-shaped part 76. The invention provides a mechanism for moving the contact face 68 of each contact between the contact position and the non-contact position. This is achieved by providing one or more contact opening devices that tighten the contact 30 to the non-contact position or allow the contact 30 to remain in the contact position. Figure 16a shows an actuation side of an upper contact opening device 8. The contact opening device 84 includes an upper beveled edge 86 and an actuation side 88. Figure 16b shows the upper contact opening device 84 with a plurality of connectors 90. The connectors 90 connect the upper contact opening device. 84 to an upper part of the base element 2, an actuation end 72 being disposed of the contact 30 between the contact opening device 84 and the base element 2. As can be seen in figure 16b, the contact side 87 of the upper contact opening device 84 includes a plurality of contact surfaces 89 which act by pressing the contact 30 to the non-contact position. As can be seen in Figure 16a, the upper contact opening device 84 includes a plurality of connector pins 90. The connector pins 90 can be provided in such a way that they pass through a contact 30 and are then fixed to the base part. 20. However, according to a preferred design of the invention, each of the contacts 30 is seated in a corresponding slot 26. The connector pins 90 are located adjacent the contacts 30 and preferably extend beyond the contacts. 30 in an area between groups of contacts (see Figure 19). Specifically, each trunnion 90 passes within an opening 120 provided in the plinth element 20. The trunnion 90 can be provided with a latching element which prevents the contact opening device 84 from being disconnected from the plinth portion 20. distance between the engaging element and the contact surface 89 of the contact opening device 84 is set to cause the contact opening device 84 to be able to move relative to the socket part 20, as described in more detail with later. The preferred design of the electrical connector according to the invention further includes a lower contact opening device 92 with a beveled bottom edge 94.

Figure 17a shows the actuation side 96. Figure 17b shows the contact side 95. As can be seen in Figure 17b, a plurality of connector trunnions 98 are provided to connect the lower contact opening device to a lower part. of the base element 2. The contact side 95 includes a plurality of contact surface parts 97. These correspond to the number of contact elements 30. These surface parts 97 are provided for moving a lower group of contacts 30 from the position of the contact to the non-contact position, by pressing on one actuating end 72 of the contact 30. The connector pins 98 are respectively connected to a corresponding opening 120 for connector pin in the base part 20, as described above in connection with the trunnions 90. Again, the end of the connector trunnion 98 maintains the contact opening device 92 in connection with the part of base 20, but allows some movement (approaching or separating from socket part 20) as described in more detail below. Each of the upper contact opening devices 84 and the lower contact opening devices 92 include a plurality of buttons 130. These buttons are in the form of protruding parts. The buttons 130 protrude from the surface of the actuation side 88 'of the upper contact opening device 84 and similarly the buttons 130 protrude from the surface of the actuation side 96 of the contact opening device 92. FIG. base 2 including the base part 20 and the contacts 30. The contacts 30 are placed or located by the grooves 26 formed in the base part 20. Figure 19 is an exploded view showing the contacts 30, the device opening contacts 84 and a base part 20. The slots 26 for locating or locating the contacts 30 are provided for receiving the contacts 30. The dies 90 of the upper contact opening device 84 are engaged in the openings 120 and are retained by the end of the journal 90. However, the length of the journal 90 is designed with respect to the width of the base part 20 to allow the contact opening device 84 moves away from and approaching the socket 20. This degree of movement allows the contact opening device to tighten the actuation end 72 of the contact 30 in such a manner that the contact 30 is moved to a position of no contact (the contact face 68 is moved towards the base part 20 such that it is not in physical contact with an opposite contact surface 68 of an opposite connector). The elastic nature of the contacts 30 normally tightens the contact opening device away from the socket part 20. Figure 20 shows the position of the contact opening device elements 84 and the contacts 30 for two different connector assemblies (FIG. namely embedded connector assemblies). The contacts 30 are shown in the contact position (the contact face 68 of each contact 30 is in physical contact with a contact face 68 of an opposite contact 30). As can be seen from this view, the movement of one or both of the contact opening devices 84, in the direction toward their associated socket part 20 of their respective assemblies, causes the connector 30 to be moved out of position contact. Figure 21 provides a prospective view showing the relationship between the conjugate contacts 30 and the respective upper contact opening devices 84. Figure 21 also shows the bevelled upper edge 86 which facilitates the passage of a socket into the space between the contacts 30. (as described in more detail later). Figure 22 shows a set 80, wherein the base element 2 includes the base part 20, the contacts 30, the upper contact opening device 84 and the lower contact opening device 92. The upper contact opening device 84 and the opening device of lower contacts 92 are fixed to the base part 20 via connector pin 90 and 98 respectively. The strain protection element 4 is fitted with the base part 20 with the webs 12 (inside bundles of webs) connected to (terminated in) contacts 30.

The connection of the contact opening device 84 to the socket part 20 can be seen better in the figure 23. The base part 20 is formed with receiver sockets 99, each receiving socket serving to receive portions extending from the connector pin 90. A preferred form of the assembly 80 is shown in FIG. 24 in an exploded view. The lower part of the strain protection element 4 is cut off and separated. However, with this exploded view, it can be seen that the strain protection element according to the preferred design is engaged, with the engaging member 42 penetrating the latching opening 40. With a core 12 connected to each of the contacts 30, the socket element is connected to the strain relief 4 by tightening the latches 41 into associated latching receiving apertures 40. This provides an assembly 80. According to a preferred form of the invention, the base element 2 is connectable to eight pairs of webs 12. The contacts 30 are arranged in pairs of two in pairs of slots 26. The terminating end 70 of each contact 30 is connected to a soul. The lower half of the base element 2 also includes eight contacts, namely four pairs of contacts. With this arrangement, eight pairs of webs can be connected to the base element 2 which then forms an assembly with the strain protection element 4. A socket designated in general by 16 is intended to connect the communication webs 12 to the end user in the work station via the socket element 2. The socket 16 includes an interface part 60 for users. The user interface part 60 includes a plurality of isolation eliminator contacts 62. These may be in the form of a cut / hold arrangement that includes a metal cut / hold element 64 that cooperates with a strain protection part. (not shown). The webs addressed to the user in the workstation can be terminated in the terminating block or interface part 60 for users, in which each core connected to an isolation eliminator contact 62 has to be connected to a corresponding communication core 12, connected to the socket element 2. The socket 16 includes a plurality of contacts 66 on a contact socket side 67 of the socket 16. The connection between the contacts 62 and the contacts 66 can be made through a printed circuit (tracks, etc.). .) which extends on or on the side 67 of contact making. Similarly, the socket has an insulation side, a side 68 that is free of contacts. Accordingly, the socket 16 picks up a signal from a series of contacts 30 of one of the sets 80 of two nested sets. The socket 16 prevents the signal from proceeding towards the other set due to the insulation side 68. The socket 16 includes a beveled edge 69 which facilitates inserting the socket into the space between two connector assemblies 80. The preferred shape of the socket 16 provides 8 contacts 66 that connect with 8 contacts 30 of the 16 contacts 30 of a set 80, either an upper group of contacts 30 or a lower group, depending on whether the jack 16 is inserted from above or from below (from above the socket 16 is applied to the upper contact opening device 84 and from below the outlet 16 is applied to the lower contact opening device 92). Figure 26 provides a view showing the space in which the shot is inserted. The top opening, formed by two nested assemblies 80, provides access to the upper contact opening device 84 of a first assembly 80 and the upper contact opening device 84 of a second assembly 80. A similar (substantially identical) arrangement is provided. provided in relation to the lower side of the nested assemblies 80. The beveled end 69 of the socket 16 is inserted in the opening 100 for insertion of intakes. As indicated above, each of the contact opening devices includes buttons 130. The socket 16 includes a plurality of button receiving spaces, preferably in the form of holes 132. The holes 132 provide a space to receive the buttons 130. When inserted the socket 100 in the nested assemblies 80, the beveled edge 69 presses each contact opening device towards its respective base part 20. The tap surfaces 67 and 68 then come into contact with the buttons 130 which secure a movement of the various contacts away from the contact position (to the non-contact position) in which the contact surfaces 68 are separated. When the socket is completely inserted in the unit, there is an alignment between the buttons 130 and the corresponding holes or openings 132. This allows a movement of the contact opening device towards the socket and allows the contacts 30 to move back towards the contact position. All the contacts 30 associated with the contact opening device 84 facing the contact side 67 or the socket 16 are applied in one of the contact zones 66 of the socket 16 (the contact face 68 of each of these contacts 30 moves to enter physical and electrical contact with a corresponding contact 66 on the contact side 67 of the outlet 16). The contacts 30 facing the isolation side 68 also move toward the contact direction. However, no further signals are passed through these contacts to the connected webs 12. As best seen in Fig. 27, the beveled end 69 of the plug 16 comes into contact with the upper beveled surface 86 of each of the two contact opening devices 84. When the socket 16 is pressed down, the contacts 30 move from the contact position to the non-contact position. This disconnects the connection between for example a left side set L80 and a right side set R80. When the socket is fully inserted, only those contacts 30 which are on the contact side 66 of the socket 16 establish an electrical connection with the contacts 66 in the socket 16. For example, with the socket 16 shown, the contact 67 is in the right side in such a way that the contacts 30 of the assembly R80 are in electrical contact with the various contacts 66 of the socket 16, when the socket 16 is fully inserted. The signal is thereby collected and contacts 30 of set L80 are disconnected from the signal. The insulation side of the socket can be seen in figure 27, in which this insulation side is oriented towards an assembly 80 that has been removed for reasons of illustration. In Fig. 28 the socket 16 is in its inserted position and the contacts 66 are connected to the contacts 30 of the base part 20. The assemblies can be stacked in groups. -Figure 29 shows a plurality of stacked assemblies 80. The connection element 36 of each strain protection element 4 (except the first strain protection element 4) is fitted in slotted openings 48 of the assembly directly in front of it. This provides a stack of assemblies 82. In operation, a stack of assemblies 82 is engaged with a substantially identical stack of assemblies 82. The assemblies 80 are formed by identical parts. Each protection element against tension 4 is made with the same geometry and each base element 20 is made with the same geometry. This allows the use of only two molds for these parts. The sets 80 are also hermaphroditic. A third mold is used to manufacture the third and fourth parts, namely the upper contact opening device 84 and the lower contact opening device 92. Of course any number of molds can be used, and the important feature of the invention is the use of only four parts (molded) to form the assembly and the stack of sets. further, all contacts have the same design. Figure 30a provides a top plan view of an assembly 80. Figure 30b illustrates the position of two assemblies in order to form the stacked assembly 82 shown in Figure 29. The two stacked assemblies located as shown are then connected or embedded. The nature called her aphrodite of the connectors is evident since the fitting elements 50 form a male part and the slotted openings 48 form a female part. Each set has both male and female parts that are part of the connection means. The socket 16 can be provided in any position in which a connection to a user must be provided, in a work station. For example, when mounting wall panels 200 as shown in Figure 31, many wall panels 200 will be mounted in which the data / voice lines only have to pass through, from the webs of a wall panel to the souls of another wall panel. However, in certain positions, a socket is required to provide the data or voice connection to the user, such as for a workstation. When the socket is located between two nested assemblies, the contacts 66 establish electrical contact with corresponding contacts 30 of an assembly 82, providing the user with access to the data or voice lines. However, the lines are dead downstream of the contacts with socket of the nested assemblies, since the non-contact side 94 of the socket does not establish contacts with the contacts 30 of the set 80 opposite or engaged. Figure 32 shows a base element 2 with contacts 30 and contact opening devices ^ a , know a superior contact opening device 84.

Additionally, this element is provided with a strain protection element 104. The strain protection element 104 is connected to one end of the base element 2, as shown. With this arrangement, a single base element 2 with connected strain relief element 104 can be fitted to another base element 2 with strain relief element 104. In this case, the catch opening 40 of the protection element in front of tension 104 it is connected to the latching element 42 of another socket element 2, whereby a socket element can be fitted with another socket element. This is useful when a stacking of sets is not required and 8 lines or less must be connected. This arrangement continues to provide the same intake opening 100. As can be seen in Figure 28, the intake is inserted into this alternative embodiment of the invention in the same manner as for the assembled sets of sets. Although specific embodiments of the invention have been shown and have been described in detail to illustrate the application of the principles of the invention, it should be understood that the invention can be carried out in another way without departing from such principles.

Claims (24)

1. CLAIMS 1. A connector for telecommunications and data, comprising: a first connector assembly with a first base part made of synthetic material and including a connecting end of webs and an opposite end, a first plurality of contact elements, wherein each of said contact elements is located on said first base portion and extends from said web connection end towards said opposite end, wherein each of said first contact elements is movable between a contact position and a non-contact position, in which each of said first contact elements includes a contact area and a soul connection means for establishing an electrical connection with a core; a second connector assembly with a second base part made of synthetic material and including a connecting end of webs and an opposite end, a second plurality of contact elements, wherein each of said contact elements is located on said end second base portion and extends from said web connection end to said opposite end, wherein each of said second contact elements is movable between a contact position and a non-contact position, wherein each of said second contact elements includes a contact area and a soul connection means for establishing an electrical connection with a core, said first connector assembly and said second connector assembly being connectable in a nested position in which individual areas of said areas of contact, of said first plurality of contacts, establish electrical contact with the corresponding indivi areas dual of said contact areas, said second plurality of electrical contacts, for the electrical connection of webs, connected to contacts in said web end of said first socket element, with webs connected to contacts in said web end of said second socket element; and plug-in means for insertion between said first base part and said second base part in said nested position, for taking signals conducted by one or more of said first plurality of contacts of said first base part to take them to one or more users connected to said shooting means. A connector according to claim 1, wherein said picking means includes means for connecting souls and contacting parts, wherein said contacting parts establish electrical contact with one or more of said first plurality of contacts, said means serving of connection of sockets to electrically connect souls to said contact parts. A contact according to claim 2, in which said means for connecting each of said first contacts and said second contacts comprise an isolation eliminator contact and said connection means of capture comprise isolation eliminating contacts. A contact according to claim 2, wherein said first plurality of contacts includes resilient means for supporting said contact area, allowing said contact area to move between said contact position and said non-contact position. A contact according to claim 1, further comprising means for moving contacts to move contacts between said contact position and said non-contact position. A contact according to claim 5, wherein said means for moving contacts include a first contact opening device connected to said first base part and in contact with said ends of said first plurality of contacts, a second opening device. of contacts connected to said second base part and in contact with ends of said second plurality of contacts and a tip of said intake means, wherein said first contact opening device and said second contact opening device serve to move contacts between said contact position and said non-contact position, whereby said tip and the lateral faces of said socket are applied to said first contact opening device and said second contact opening device for undoing a contact between said contact area of said first plurality of contacts and said area of contact. contact of said second plurality of contacts, when said socket is inserted between said first base part and said second base part. A contact according to claim 1, further comprising: means for connecting the first base part including a female connection part and a male connection part; and connecting means of the second base part including a female part of the second base part and a male part of the second base part, wherein said connecting part of the first base part and said connecting part of the second socket part serves to connect said first connection assembly and said second connection assembly in said nested position. 8. A connector according to claim 1, wherein: each of said first plurality of contacts is substantially identical to each of said second plurality of contacts; and said first base part is substantially identical to said second base part. A connector according to claim 3, in which said first connector assembly further includes a strain protection element applied to said incoming webs to tighten said incoming webs in order to retain said incoming webs connected to said first plurality of electrical contacts. said first connector assembly, in which said strain protection element includes a quick-closing connection element cooperating with a quick-closing connection element of said first base part, for fixing said protection element against tightness to said first part of socket. A connector according to claim 9, wherein said first connector assembly further includes a stacking connection means for assemblies that include a male connection element fixed to said strain protection element and a female connection element defined by said part of baseboard; and another first connector assembly, wherein said other first connector assembly is connected to said first connector assembly to form a first stack of assemblies by connecting said first connector assembly to said other first connector assembly via the connectors. stacking connection means. A connector according to claim 10, wherein said second connector assembly further includes a second strain protection element, wherein said second strain protection element is substantially identical to said first protection element against tension and said first base part is substantially identical to said second base part and further comprises: another second connector assembly, wherein said second second connector assembly is substantially identical to said first connector assembly; and second means for stacking connection of sets, including a male connection element fixed to said second strain protection element and a female connection element defined by said second base portion, wherein said other second connector assembly it is stacked with said second connector assembly to form a second stack of assemblies via said second assembly stacking means and wherein said second stack of assemblies is engaged with said first stack of assemblies. A connector according to claim 11, wherein said first stack of connectors passes through a first modular furniture piece and said second stack of sets passes through a second piece of modular furniture. A connector according to claim 1, wherein each of said first plurality of connectors and said second plurality of connectors are identical, wherein each isolation eliminator contact of the connector includes a substantially U-shaped support defining a first wall and a second opposite wall, wherein said first wall is connected to an insulation eliminator contact portion and said second wall is connected to another opposite portion of insulation eliminator contact, wherein said U-shaped element is made of a material elastic to bend in order to increase a distance between said first isolation eliminator contact part and said second isolation eliminator contact part, which allows an insulated soul to be disposed between said first isolation eliminator contact portion and said second part contact isolation eliminator to establish contact with a soul core. 14. A connector for telecommunications and data, comprising: a first connector assembly with a first socket part made of synthetic material and including a connecting end of webs and an opposite end of connecting sets, a first plurality of contact elements, in which each of said contact elements is disposed on said first base part and extends from said end of connection of webs towards said joint connection end, in which each of said elements The first contact elements are movable between a contact position and a non-contact position, wherein each of said first contact elements includes a contact area and a soul connection means for establishing an electrical connection with a core; a second connector assembly with a second plinth part made of synthetic material and including a connecting end of webs and an opposite end of connection of assemblies, a second plurality of contact elements, wherein each of said contact elements is disposed on said second base part and extends from said web connection end towards said joint connection end, wherein each of said second contact elements is movable between a contact position and a non-contact position, wherein each of said second contact elements includes a contact area and a soul connection means for establishing an electrical connection with a core, said first connector assembly and said second connector assembly being connectable in a position engaged in the which individual areas of said contact areas, of said first plurality of contacts, establish contact elé electrical with the corresponding individual areas of said contact areas of said second plurality of electrical contacts, for electrical connection of webs, connected to contacts in said web end of said first socket element, with webs connected to contacts at said end of souls of said second socket element; connection means of the first base part including a female connection part and a male connection part; and connecting means of the second base part including a female part of the second base part and a male part of the second base part, wherein said connection part of the first base part and said connecting part of the second socket portion serves to connect said first connection assembly and said second connection assembly. A connector according to claim 14, further comprising a pick-up means including an elongate element that can be inserted between the connector assemblies, one side of said elongate member being provided with a plurality of tap contacts and a opposite side of a face of insulating material, wherein said pick-up means includes a plurality of insulation eliminating contacts, wherein each isolation eliminator contact is connected to one of said intake contacts, and means of moving contacts to move contacts between said contact position and said non-contact position. A contact according to claim 15, wherein said means for moving contacts includes a first contact opening device connected to said first base part and in contact with ends of said first plurality of contacts, a second means for opening of contacts. contacts connected to said second base part and in contact with ends of said second plurality of contacts and a tip of said intake means, wherein said first contact opening device and said second contact opening device serve to move contacts between said contact position and said non-contact position, whereby said tip and the lateral faces of said socket are applied to said first contact opening device and said second contact opening device to undo a contact between said contact area of said first plurality of contacts and said contact area of said second plurality of contacts, when said socket is inserted between said first base part and said second base part. A connector according to claim 14, wherein: each of said first plurality of contacts is substantially identical to each of said second plurality of contacts; and said first base part is substantially identical to said second base part. 18. A connector according to claim 14, wherein said first connector assembly further includes a strain protection element which is applied to said incoming webs to tighten said incoming webs in order to maintain said incoming webs connected to said first plurality of webs. contacts of said first connector assembly, in which said strain protection element includes a quick-closing connection element cooperating with a quick-closing connection element of said first base part for fixing said protection element against tension to said first base part, wherein said strain protection element includes a plurality of protruding elements for tightening corresponding recesses in insulation eliminator contact elements of said first plurality of contacts. 19. A connector according to claim 14, wherein said first connector assembly further includes a means for connecting stacking sets with a male connecting element fixed to said strain protection element and a female connecting element defined by said connector. first part of socket; and another first connector assembly, wherein said other first connector assembly is connected to said first connector assembly to form a first stack of assemblies by connection of said first connector assembly to said other connector assembly via said media. stacking connection, wherein said second connector assembly further includes a second strain protection element, said second tension protection element being substantially identical to said first tension protection element and said first base portion being substantially identical to said second socket portion, and further comprising: another second connector assembly, wherein said second second connector assembly is substantially identical to said first connector assembly; and second connection means for stacking assemblies with a male connection element fixed to said second strain protection element and a female connection element defined by said second socket part, wherein said other second connector assembly is stacked with said second connector assembly for forming a second stack of assemblies via said second assembly stacking means, and wherein said second stack of assemblies is engaged with said first stack of assemblies. A connector according to claim 14, wherein each of said first plurality of connectors and said second plurality of connectors are identical, wherein each isolation eliminator contact of a connector includes a substantially U-shaped support defining a first wall and a second opposite wall, said first wall being connected to an insulation eliminator contact portion and said second wall being connected to another opposite portion of insulation eliminator contact, wherein said U-shaped element is made of elastic material for doubling it in order to increase a distance between said first isolation eliminator contact part and said second isolation eliminator contact part, which allows an insulated soul to be disposed between said first isolation eliminator contact portion and said second contact portion Isolation eliminator to establish contact with a soul core. 21. A connector for telecommunications and data, comprising: a first connector assembly with a first socket part made of plastic and including a connecting end of webs and an opposite end of connection of assemblies, a first plurality of web elements contact, in which each of said contact elements is disposed on said first base portion and extends from said web connection end to said joint connection end, wherein each of said first contact elements is movable between a contact position and a non-contact position, wherein each of said first contact elements includes a contact area and a soul connection means for establishing an electrical connection with a core; a second connector assembly that is substantially identical to said first connector assembly, wherein said first connector assembly and said second connector assembly are connectable in a nested position, wherein individual areas of said contact areas of said first plurality of contacts establish electrical contact with the corresponding individual contact areas of a second plurality of electrical contacts for electrical connection of webs, connected to contacts at said web end of said first socket element, with webs connected to contacts at one end of the contacts. souls of a second socket element. 22. A contact according to claim 21, further comprising: hermaphroditic connection means of the first base part including a female connection part and a male connection part; and hermaphroditic connecting means of the second base part including a female part of the second base part and a male part of the second base part, wherein said connecting part of the first base part and said base part The connection of the second part of the socket serves to connect said first connection assembly and said second connection assembly. 23. A connector according to claim 21, further comprising a take-up means with an elongate element that can be inserted between the connector assemblies, wherein one side of said elongate element is provided with a plurality of tap contacts and an opposite side has a face of insulating material, wherein said take-up means includes a plurality of isolation eliminating contacts, wherein each isolation eliminator contact is connected to a tap contact, wherein said tap means includes a disconnecting means including said face of insulating material for undoing a contact between a contact area of said first plurality of contacts and a contact area of said second plurality of contacts, when said socket is inserted between said first base part and said second base part in said embedded position, and to maintain said second plurality of contacts in said non-contact position. A connector according to claim 21, wherein each of said first plurality of connectors and said second plurality of connectors are identical, wherein each isolation eliminator contact of the connector includes a substantially U-shaped support defining a first wall and a second opposite wall, wherein said first wall is connected to an insulation eliminator contact portion and said second wall is connected to another opposite portion of insulation eliminator contact, wherein said U-shaped element is made of elastic material to bend it in order to increase a distance between said first isolation eliminator contact part and said second isolation eliminator contact part, allowing an insulated soul to be disposed between said first isolation eliminator contact part and said second eliminator contact part. of insulation to establish contact with a soul core.