The present invention relates to network communications, and more particularly, RJ45 shuttered jacks and related communication systems.
RJ45 is a preferred standard of network communication. Therefore, there is a need for RJ45 jacks and related communication systems.
Shuttered jacks are also desirable, as a shutter door protects internal jack components from external contaminants, such as dust and other debris. However, existing RJ45 shuttered jacks, such as Panduit's M
Additionally, the International Electrotechnical Commission (“IEC”) has established certain standards for RJ45 connectors. For example, IEC 60603-7 requires that RJ45 connectors include free contact plug stops. Additionally, IEC 60603-7 AP2.2 requires that RJ45 connectors withstand 50N (11 lbf) for 60 s±5 s at a maximum load rate of 44.5N/s (10 lbf/s). Therefore, there is a need for RJ45 shuttered jacks and related communication systems that comply with these standards.
Certain embodiments of the present invention provide an RJ45 jack that has a self-closing shutter door and allows for RJ45 plug insertion in one linear motion, but which incorporates a free contact plug stop on the shutterdoor and a door catch feature that aids in the retention of the door in the housing when a plug is subjected to a pull out force while latched into the jack.
These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings, description, and any claims that may follow.
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Certain embodiments of the present invention provide an RJ45 jack that has a self-closing shutter door and allows for RJ45 plug insertion in one linear motion, but which incorporates a free contact plug stop on the shutter door and a door catch feature that aids in the retention of the door in the housing when a plug is subjected to a pull out force while latched into the jack.
Certain embodiments of the present invention can be applied in any of CAT5E, CAT6, CAT6A, and other applications, including other jacks.
Certain embodiments of the present invention can include other elements of existing jacks, such as a jack subassembly having a front housing, a front sled assembly with or without a flexible circuit board, a rigid circuit board including compensation, and insulation displacement contacts connected to the rigid board and routed through the rear housing.
Certain embodiment of the present invention can include other elements of the jacks disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,869,297, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety.
Certain embodiment of the present invention can include other elements of the jacks disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 7,281,957, which is incorporated by reference in its entirety.
Certain embodiments of the present invention can be used in patch panels, faceplates, adapter inserts, surface mount boxes, and any other applications for which a regular TG jack may be utilized.
While this invention has been described in terms of several embodiments, these embodiments are non-limiting (regardless of whether they have been labeled as exemplary or not), and there are alterations, permutations, and equivalents, which fall within the scope of this invention. Additionally, the described embodiments should not be interpreted as mutually exclusive, and should instead be understood as potentially combinable if such combinations are permissive. Moreover, any methods described or claimed, or that may be claimed should not be limited to any specific sequence of steps, and instead should be understood to encompass any sequence if such a sequence is allowable. It should also be noted that there are many alternative ways of implementing the methods and apparatuses of the present invention. It is therefore intended that claims that may follow be interpreted as including all such alterations, permutations, and equivalents as fall within the true spirit and scope of the present invention.
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