Patent ID: 6853316
Filing Date: 2005-02-08
Classification: H01R,H04L

Abstract:
1. A switching hub for Ethernet network comprising: a casing including a top wall; a plurality of industrial connector assemblies mounted to said top wall and extending therethrough, each connector assembly including a receptacle of rigid non-conducting material defining an opening and an externally threaded extension extending exterior of said top wall of said casing, each receptacle further including a peripheral flange for engaging said top wall of said casing when said receptacle is assembled thereto, each receptacle of said connector assembly further including a side wall extending through an associated aperture in said top wall of said casing, a peripheral groove in said peripheral flange and a curved recess adjacent said side wall of said receptacle extending adjacent said externally threaded extension; and a first sealing ring in said peripheral groove of said peripheral flange for forming a seal between said receptacle and said top wall of said casing a second sealing ring in said curved recess for sealing with a coupling member of a mating connector; an RJ45 connector received in said opening of said receptacle; a quick disconnect connector including an outer threaded portion mounted to said top wall, an insert of rigid non-conducting material, and a plurality of connecting elements carried by said insert; and an Ethernet switch controller within said casing and including a transceiver circuit coupled to each of said plurality of RJ45 connectors.