WO1997044863A1 - Patch panel having snap together construction - Google Patents
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- WO1997044863A1 WO1997044863A1 PCT/US1997/008591 US9708591W WO9744863A1 WO 1997044863 A1 WO1997044863 A1 WO 1997044863A1 US 9708591 W US9708591 W US 9708591W WO 9744863 A1 WO9744863 A1 WO 9744863A1
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- WIPO (PCT)
- Prior art keywords
- interface housing
- patch panel
- connector assembly
- panel
- mounting panel
- Prior art date
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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
- H01R13/73—Means for mounting coupling parts to apparatus or structures, e.g. to a wall
- H01R13/74—Means for mounting coupling parts in openings of a panel
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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
- H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
- H01R13/516—Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing, hoods
- H01R13/518—Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing, hoods for holding or embracing several coupling parts, e.g. frames
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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
- 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
Definitions
- the patch panel comprises a mounting panel 10, an interface housing 20, and a connector assembly 30.
- the module 6 comprises the interface housing 20 and the connector assembly 30.
- the mounting panel 10 is preferably stamped and formed from metal sheet material.
- the mounting panel has an aperture 12 in which the interface housing is mounted.
- the mounting panel has holes 14 which receive threaded fasteners for attaching the patch panel to frame rails of a mounting rack (not shown) .
- the connector assembly 30 includes a substrate 32 such as a circuit board. On one side of the board 32 are mounted one or more connectors 34 such as modular jacks, and on the other side are mounted one or more connectors 36 such as 110 style connecting blocks.
- the circuit board electrically connects the connectors 34 and 36 and integrates them into a single unit which is the connector assembly 30. Margins 38 of the circuit board are exposed for retention to the interface housing 20 as will now be described.
- the interface housing 20 has an opening 25 in which the connector assembly 30 is mounted, and a second snap latch means for removably securing the connector assembly thereto.
- the second snap latch means comprises latch tabs 26 which project inwardly from a shroud 27 at the rear of the interface housing.
- the latch tabs 26 have beveled edges 28 and shoulders 29.
- the connector assembly 30 is attached to the interface housing 20 by urging the circuit board 32 against the beveled edges 28 so as to deflect the tabs 26 on the shrouds 27 outwardly until the margins 38 of the circuit board are captured behind the shoulders 29 with a snap action. With the interface housing 20 attached to the mounting panel 10, the connector assembly 30 can be removed by prying on the shrouds 27 to deflect the tabs 26 outwardly and release the circuit board.
- the circuit board has a polarizing notch 62 along one edge which receives a rib 64 of the interface housing, as shown in Fig. 6, to ensure correct orientation of the connector assembly 30 in the interface housing 20.
- the interface housing 20 has a valance 42 which extends downwardly from the upper latch arm 22.
- the valance 42 provides a mounting platform for either a label or icons (not shown) which identify the connector ports on the patch panel.
- the valance has tabs 43,45 behind which a thin label is insertable.
- the valance also has apertures 44 which can receive fasteners for the icons if the label is not being applied to the valance.
- the patch panel optionally includes a label holder 50.
- the label holder 50 has snap acting means including arms 52 with projecting tabs 53 which are received in pockets 54 behind opposite ends of the valance 42 on the interface housing with a snap fit.
- the label holder 50 has a slot 56 which slidably receives a thin label (not shown) .
- the slot has an open end 57 through which the label is insertable, and tabs 58 retain the label in the slot.
- the interface housing has bosses with holes 48 which can receive threaded fasteners (not shown) for attaching a handle 40, as best seen in Fig. 4, to the patch panel.
- the handle is especially useful to position and maneuver the patch panel in a mounting rack while protecting the connectors 34 and 36 against damage.
- lugs or holddowns 46 can receive wire ties (not shown) for securing and organizing conductor wires which are attached to the connectors at the back of the connector assembly.
- the invention provides a patch panel having a simple snap together construction.
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Priority Applications (3)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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JP09542676A JP2000515298A (en) | 1996-05-21 | 1997-05-21 | Patch panel that has a structure that snaps together |
EP97927680A EP1012917B1 (en) | 1996-05-21 | 1997-05-21 | Patch panel having snap together construction |
DE69714476T DE69714476T2 (en) | 1996-05-21 | 1997-05-21 | CONTROL PANEL WITH SNAP-UP CONSTRUCTION |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
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US08/651,062 | 1996-05-21 | ||
US08/651,062 US5836786A (en) | 1996-05-21 | 1996-05-21 | Patch panel having snap together construction |
Publications (1)
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WO1997044863A1 true WO1997044863A1 (en) | 1997-11-27 |
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PCT/US1997/008591 WO1997044863A1 (en) | 1996-05-21 | 1997-05-21 | Patch panel having snap together construction |
Country Status (5)
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US (1) | US5836786A (en) |
EP (1) | EP1012917B1 (en) |
JP (1) | JP2000515298A (en) |
DE (1) | DE69714476T2 (en) |
WO (1) | WO1997044863A1 (en) |
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- 1997-05-21 JP JP09542676A patent/JP2000515298A/en not_active Ceased
- 1997-05-21 DE DE69714476T patent/DE69714476T2/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 1997-05-21 WO PCT/US1997/008591 patent/WO1997044863A1/en active IP Right Grant
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EP0969562A1 (en) * | 1998-07-01 | 2000-01-05 | Siemens Aktiengesellschaft | Connecting system for the transmission of data and components for the system |
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Publication number | Publication date |
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EP1012917A1 (en) | 2000-06-28 |
JP2000515298A (en) | 2000-11-14 |
DE69714476D1 (en) | 2002-09-05 |
DE69714476T2 (en) | 2003-02-27 |
EP1012917B1 (en) | 2002-07-31 |
US5836786A (en) | 1998-11-17 |
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