WO2013001331A1 - Modular connector repair device - Google Patents

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WO2013001331A1
WO2013001331A1 PCT/IB2011/052823 IB2011052823W WO2013001331A1 WO 2013001331 A1 WO2013001331 A1 WO 2013001331A1 IB 2011052823 W IB2011052823 W IB 2011052823W WO 2013001331 A1 WO2013001331 A1 WO 2013001331A1
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modular connector
modular
connector
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Patty CHAN
Alfred Chan
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E C Job Inc.
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • 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
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/627—Snap or like fastening
    • H01R13/6275—Latching arms not integral with the housing
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R43/00—Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors
    • H01R43/002—Maintenance of line connectors, e.g. cleaning
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R24/00—Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure
    • H01R24/60—Contacts spaced along planar side wall transverse to longitudinal axis of engagement
    • H01R24/62—Sliding engagements with one side only, e.g. modular jack coupling devices
    • H01R24/64—Sliding engagements with one side only, e.g. modular jack coupling devices for high frequency, e.g. RJ 45

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  • the present invention relates to the field of telecommunications and networking that uses modular connectors or plugs for interconnection wiring, but is not limited to this field.
  • the standard modular connector is, outlined and patented under U.S. Pat. No. 3,860,316, issued Jan 14, 1975 to Hardesty, and also outlined under the Electronics Industries Alliance/ Telecommunications Industry Association (EIA/TIA)-568, but not limited to these specific designs.
  • Modular connector types include RJ45
  • RJ45 (Registered Jack-45), RJ11 (Registered Jack-11), and other related modular connector types.
  • Modular connectors such as, the RJ45 connector can be used as the end points for wired cables connections. Uses include connecting networking nodes to routers, switches, bridges, hubs, and other devices. The use of modular connectors has become a popular hard wired connection system and used extensively in providing connectivity between devices.
  • a standard RJ45 modular connector is depicted to the left and a failed RJ45 modular connector is depicted to the right.
  • a CAT5e or related cable 1 is attached to the RJ45 modular connector.
  • the modular connector's housing 2 encloses the cable 1 and a tab 3 is molded to the top of the modular connector's housing head 4.
  • the tab 3 is used to lock the modular connector's housing 2 in place after it is inserted to a female modular jack.
  • the modular connecter's tab 3 on the right side of Fig 1 can be broken, thus rendering the connector unusable and compromising the secure connection that the modular connector has with the pins of a female modular jack when the modular connector is inserted into the female modular jack.
  • any tension that is applied to the cable 1 or to the housing 2 can dislodge the modular connector and make it difficult to hold inside a standard female modular jack.
  • the present invention is an attachment device and method that takes advantage of the failure of the broken modular connector tab.
  • the present invention locks onto the failed modular connector by locking onto to the front top of the modular connector's housing, thereby holding the invention in place.
  • the connector can then be inserted into a female modular jack. Its position is then held by the back cushioning ring on the invention that applies upwards pressure to the top of housing of the female modular jack and downwards pressure to the modular connector, thereby securing it in place.
  • downwards pressure can be applied by the user to the invention's cushioning ring to depress the pressure and the modular connector may be retracted out from the jack.
  • the invention may use friction bumps, or may use other retaining devices around or inside the invention's perimeter to keep the invention and the modular connector in place.
  • Fig 1. illustrates a perspective view of a standard modular connector with a modular connector tab attached to the left, and a failed modular connector with its tab broken on the right
  • Fig 2. illustrates a side view of the present invention on the top, and of the invention being applied to a failed modular connector below.
  • Fig 3. illustrates a perspective view of present invention on the top, and of the invention being applied to the failed modular connector with its tab broken below.
  • Fig 4. illustrates a perspective view of the present invention applied to the failed modular connector on the left, and the present invention applied to the failed modular connector inserted into a female modular jack on the right.
  • a retaining hook device or latch 8 that is used to hook onto the front head 4 of the housing 2 of a failed modular connector as depicted on illustrated figures.
  • a hook or latch 9 that is used to hold invention in place that is attached to back side of the front head 4 of the housing of the modular connector 2.
  • a cushioning ring 5, is shown on the backside of the invention and a series of friction bumps are shown along the top of the cushioning ring 6 and also along the frontal top 7 of the invention.
  • the frontal width of the invention has to be approximately the width of the front head of the modular connector 4, in order for the invention to be easily inserted with the failed modular connector into the female modular connector's housing 10.
  • the invention's back cushioning ring's 5 width can vary in size or be slightly larger but not wider than the width of the modular connector's housing 2 or that of the modular jack.
  • the application of the present invention to the failed modular connector is depicted on the bottom of Fig 2 and on the left side of Fig 4.
  • the invention can be applied top down or be applied through the side of a failed modular connector.
  • the frontal hook or latch 8 locks onto the front top head of the failed modular connector 4 and retains its position with a retaining hook or latch 9 at the back of side of the frontal head of the modular connector 4.
  • the a series friction bumps 7 along the top of the invention helps in holding the invention in place as pressure is applied over the frontal head of the female modular jack 4 when inserted into a female modular jack.
  • Adhesive or any other retaining devices can be added to the invention to increase the bond between the invention and the top of the modular connector.
  • the present invention is applied onto the failed modular connector on the left and is inserted into the female modular jack 10 to the right.
  • friction is applied to the inventions top friction bumps 7 and then later to the friction bumps 6 on the cushioning ring 5.
  • the cushioning ring 5 depresses and allows for the invention to be inserted into the female modular connector 10.
  • the invention may use friction bumps, or may use other retaining devices around or inside the invention's perimeter to keep the invention and the modular connector in place.
  • the invention and the failed modular connector is inserted into the female modular jack as depicted on the right of Fig 4, it holds is position through the upwards pressure applied by the back cushioning ring 5 and through the series of friction bumps as depicted in 6 and 7 to the top housing on the modular jack 10.
  • the female modular jack 10 can thereby establish connectivity through forward or upward facing pins to that of the bottom of the inserted modular connector 2.
  • downwards pressure can be applied by the end user to the top of the cushioning ring 5, thereby depressing the cushioning ring's 5 upwards tension and be retracted out from the modular jack 10.

Abstract

An attachment device and method for repairing a failed modular connector or plug with a broken locking tab or clip. The invention provides the failed modular connector with an alternative locking mechanism, with the use of an attachment that locks to the top housing of the failed modular connector, and makes use of a cushioning ring which is used to secure the failed modular connector to the housing of a female modular jack or socket. The invention's perimeter may include friction bumps, adhesive, or other retaining devices.

Description

MODULAR CONNECTOR REPAIR DEVICE
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to the field of telecommunications and networking that uses modular connectors or plugs for interconnection wiring, but is not limited to this field. The standard modular connector is, outlined and patented under U.S. Pat. No. 3,860,316, issued Jan 14, 1975 to Hardesty, and also outlined under the Electronics Industries Alliance/ Telecommunications Industry Association (EIA/TIA)-568, but not limited to these specific designs. Modular connector types include RJ45
(Registered Jack-45), RJ11 (Registered Jack-11), and other related modular connector types. Modular connectors, such as, the RJ45 connector can be used as the end points for wired cables connections. Uses include connecting networking nodes to routers, switches, bridges, hubs, and other devices. The use of modular connectors has become a popular hard wired connection system and used extensively in providing connectivity between devices.
The failure of modular connector often happens when the modular connector's tab breaks from the modular connector's housing due to fractures in the plastic formed by excessive wear and tear. Once the modular connector's tab breaks off from the top of the modular connector's housing, it renders the modular connector un-usable because the modular connector's tab is used to hold the modular connector in place inside the female modular jack when inserted.
Referring to Fig 1, a standard RJ45 modular connector is depicted to the left and a failed RJ45 modular connector is depicted to the right. A CAT5e or related cable 1 is attached to the RJ45 modular connector. The modular connector's housing 2 encloses the cable 1 and a tab 3 is molded to the top of the modular connector's housing head 4. The tab 3 is used to lock the modular connector's housing 2 in place after it is inserted to a female modular jack. Through wear and tear, the modular connecter's tab 3 on the right side of Fig 1, can be broken, thus rendering the connector unusable and compromising the secure connection that the modular connector has with the pins of a female modular jack when the modular connector is inserted into the female modular jack. As the tab 3 is broken any tension that is applied to the cable 1 or to the housing 2 can dislodge the modular connector and make it difficult to hold inside a standard female modular jack.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is an attachment device and method that takes advantage of the failure of the broken modular connector tab. The present invention locks onto the failed modular connector by locking onto to the front top of the modular connector's housing, thereby holding the invention in place. After locking the invention onto the modular connector, the connector can then be inserted into a female modular jack. Its position is then held by the back cushioning ring on the invention that applies upwards pressure to the top of housing of the female modular jack and downwards pressure to the modular connector, thereby securing it in place. In order to release the modular connector from the jack, downwards pressure can be applied by the user to the invention's cushioning ring to depress the pressure and the modular connector may be retracted out from the jack. The invention may use friction bumps, or may use other retaining devices around or inside the invention's perimeter to keep the invention and the modular connector in place.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The features of the present invention are depicted in the following illustrations with reference numbers. The reference numbers in the figures, refer to the individual features and components of the design. The illustrations described and set forth are the preferred mode of use.
Fig 1. illustrates a perspective view of a standard modular connector with a modular connector tab attached to the left, and a failed modular connector with its tab broken on the right
Fig 2. illustrates a side view of the present invention on the top, and of the invention being applied to a failed modular connector below.
Fig 3. illustrates a perspective view of present invention on the top, and of the invention being applied to the failed modular connector with its tab broken below.
Fig 4. illustrates a perspective view of the present invention applied to the failed modular connector on the left, and the present invention applied to the failed modular connector inserted into a female modular jack on the right.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
With reference to Fig 2 and Fig 3, the present invention is shown on the top of the illustrations. On the front base of the invention is a retaining hook device or latch 8 that is used to hook onto the front head 4 of the housing 2 of a failed modular connector as depicted on illustrated figures. On the base of invention there is also another hook or latch 9 that is used to hold invention in place that is attached to back side of the front head 4 of the housing of the modular connector 2. A cushioning ring 5, is shown on the backside of the invention and a series of friction bumps are shown along the top of the cushioning ring 6 and also along the frontal top 7 of the invention. The frontal width of the invention has to be approximately the width of the front head of the modular connector 4, in order for the invention to be easily inserted with the failed modular connector into the female modular connector's housing 10. Whereas the invention's back cushioning ring's 5 width can vary in size or be slightly larger but not wider than the width of the modular connector's housing 2 or that of the modular jack.
The application of the present invention to the failed modular connector is depicted on the bottom of Fig 2 and on the left side of Fig 4. The invention can be applied top down or be applied through the side of a failed modular connector. The frontal hook or latch 8 locks onto the front top head of the failed modular connector 4 and retains its position with a retaining hook or latch 9 at the back of side of the frontal head of the modular connector 4. The a series friction bumps 7 along the top of the invention helps in holding the invention in place as pressure is applied over the frontal head of the female modular jack 4 when inserted into a female modular jack. Adhesive or any other retaining devices can be added to the invention to increase the bond between the invention and the top of the modular connector. As represented in Fig 4, the present invention is applied onto the failed modular connector on the left and is inserted into the female modular jack 10 to the right. When the invention is being inserted into the female modular jack 10, friction is applied to the inventions top friction bumps 7 and then later to the friction bumps 6 on the cushioning ring 5. As pressure is applied to the friction bumps 6 on the cushioning ring 5, the cushioning ring 5 depresses and allows for the invention to be inserted into the female modular connector 10. The invention may use friction bumps, or may use other retaining devices around or inside the invention's perimeter to keep the invention and the modular connector in place.
Once the invention and the failed modular connector is inserted into the female modular jack as depicted on the right of Fig 4, it holds is position through the upwards pressure applied by the back cushioning ring 5 and through the series of friction bumps as depicted in 6 and 7 to the top housing on the modular jack 10. The female modular jack 10 can thereby establish connectivity through forward or upward facing pins to that of the bottom of the inserted modular connector 2. Upon release of modular connector from the modular jack, downwards pressure can be applied by the end user to the top of the cushioning ring 5, thereby depressing the cushioning ring's 5 upwards tension and be retracted out from the modular jack 10.
While the invention has been shown and described of the specific embodiments outlined above, it is not intended to be exhaustive or be limited to what is outlined. As modifications, changes, and alternatives can be made to those who are skilled in art. What that has been depicted in the illustrations and description are used to explain the principal, the practically, the scope and the preferred use of the invention.

Claims

The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property or privilege is claimed are defined as follows:
1. An attachment device that attaches itself to the top of a failed modular connector with a broken locking tab or clip for locking a modular connector, thereby providing the failed modular connector with a alternative locking mechanism and allows for the connector to be inserted into a female modular jack.
2. An attachment device as defined in claim 1, that hooks or latches onto the front top head of the modular connector and top front back of the modular connector's head in the form of a U shaped lock.
3. An attachment device as defined in claim 1 or 2, in which a cushioning ring that is attached the backside of the attachment device.
4. An attachment device as defined in claim 1, claim 2, or claim 3, in which a series of friction bumps, or use of other retaining devices around or inside the invention's perimeter to keep the invention and the modular connector in place.
5. Method of locking a modular connector in a modular jack, comprising in combination of: inserting the modular connector into a female modular jack with the attachment device and a back cushioning ring or retaining device that depresses to be wedged between the top of the housing of the female modular jack and to the top of the inserted modular connector
6. Method as in claim 5, attachment locking device that is used to lock onto the to front head of the modular connector that applies downwards pressure to the modular connector and applies upwards pressure to the top of female modular jack's housing
7. Method as in claim 5 or claim 6, a flexible cushioning ring or other retaining device that depresses and wedges between the top of the modular connector's housing and to the top of the modular jack to hold the modular jack in place
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