Patent ID: 7854634
Filing Date: 2010-12-21
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A modular jack connector assembly comprising: at least one connector housing and at least one connector insert insertable into the connector housing; each connector housing comprising a front mating side with at least one port opening for receiving a plug having a plurality of electrical contacts and a rear-side for inserting at least one of said connector inserts; and each connector insert comprising a front-end side and a rear-end side and supporting electrical contacts with contact sections arranged at the front end for detachable connection with corresponding electrical contacts of at least one of said plugs and supporting on the rear-end side components of a circuitry providing a power-over-local area network (LAN) functionality; wherein the components are configured to provide the power over LAN-functionality for at least one port; wherein the modular jack further includes a common outer shield with a rear portion, and a conductor plate that is positioned between the components providing the power-over-LAN functionality and the rear portion, wherein thermal energy is transferred from the circuitry to the common shield via the conductor plate.