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Patent US20090075492 - Distributor connection module - Google PatentsSearch Images Maps Play YouTube News Gmail Drive More »Sign inAdvanced Patent SearchPatentsThe invention relates to a distributor connection module used in the telecommunication and data technology field. Said distributor connection module comprises a housing which comprises a cavity wherein at least two conductor plates are arranged, and the housing comprises at least one opening in a front...http://www.google.com/patents/US20090075492?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US20090075492 - Distributor connection moduleAdvanced Patent SearchPublication numberUS20090075492 A1Publication typeApplicationApplication numberUS 11/718,697PCT numberPCT/EP2005/011640Publication dateMar 19, 2009Filing dateOct 31, 2005Priority dateNov 5, 2004Also published asCN101053127A, DE102004054533A1, DE102004054533B4, EP1807908A1, US7736160, WO2006048222A1Publication number11718697, 718697, PCT/2005/11640, PCT/EP/2005/011640, PCT/EP/2005/11640, PCT/EP/5/011640, PCT/EP/5/11640, PCT/EP2005/011640, PCT/EP2005/11640, PCT/EP2005011640, PCT/EP200511640, PCT/EP5/011640, PCT/EP5/11640, PCT/EP5011640, PCT/EP511640, US 2009/0075492 A1, US 2009/075492 A1, US 20090075492 A1, US 20090075492A1, US 2009075492 A1, US 2009075492A1, US-A1-20090075492, US-A1-2009075492, US2009/0075492A1, US2009/075492A1, US20090075492 A1, US20090075492A1, US2009075492 A1, US2009075492A1InventorsManfred StockelOriginal AssigneeAdc GmbhExport CitationBiBTeX, EndNote, RefManReferenced by (1), Classifications (13), Legal Events (2) External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, EspacenetDistributor connection moduleUS 20090075492 A1Abstract The invention relates to a distributor connection module used in the telecommunication and data technology field. Said distributor connection module comprises a housing which comprises a cavity wherein at least two conductor plates are arranged, and the housing comprises at least one opening in a front side wherein two connector modules can be inserted. A pivotable protection frame is arranged on the housing, which can adopt at least two positions. In a first pivoted position, the connector module is free and in a second position, the protection frame is arranged in a parallel manner in relation to the front side.
1. A distribution board connection module for telecommunications and data technology, comprising a housing, the housing being formed with a cavity, in which at least two printed circuit boards are arranged, the housing having at least one opening in an end face, in which two connector modules can be inserted, wherein
a display frame, which can be pivoted, is arranged on the housing, it being possible for the display frame, which can be pivoted, to assume at least two positions, the connector modules being freely accessible in a first pivoted-up position, and the display frame being arranged parallel to the end face in a second position. 2. The distribution board connection module as claimed in claim 1, wherein the display frame is arranged centrally between the connector modules in the second position.
3. The distribution board connection module as claimed in claim 1, wherein brackets are arranged laterally on the display frame, an attachment being arranged on the inside of each bracket and engaging in each case in a pivot bearing arranged on the housing.
4. The distribution board connection module as claimed in claim 3, wherein the attachment is cylindrical.
5. The distribution board connection module as claimed in claim 3, wherein the pivot bearings are in the form of plates, perpendicular to the end face, having an opening.
6. The distribution board connection module as claimed in claim 3, wherein at least one latching element is arranged on the inside of each bracket, said latching element latching in latching troughs in the pivot bearing in the respective first and second position.
7. The distribution board connection module as claimed in claim 6, the latching elements are rhombic.
8. The distribution board connection module as claimed in claim 6, wherein the latching troughs are arranged in the form of rectangular depressions on the outside of the plates.
9. The distribution board connection module as claimed in claim 8, wherein the rectangular depression for the first pivoted-up position is shorter than the rectangular depression for the second position.
10. The distribution board connection module as claimed claim 1, wherein the housing is of at least two-part design, comprising a base part and a front part, the front part forming the end face bearing the connector modules.
11. The distribution board connection module as claimed in claim 10, wherein the display frame is arranged on the front part such that it can pivot.
12. The distribution board connection module as claimed in claim 1, wherein U-shaped elevations, comprising two limbs and a base part, are arranged on the housing to the side of the connector modules.
13. The distribution board connection module as claimed in claim 12, wherein the base part of the elevation is shorter than the limbs.
14. The distribution board connection module as claimed in claim 12, wherein the base part is beveled inwards.
15. The distribution board connection module as claimed in claim 1, wherein the connector modules are formed with lateral openings.
16. The distribution board connection module as claimed in claim 15, wherein the openings are arranged in the region of the U-shaped elevations. Description
The invention relates to a distribution board connection module for telecommunications and data technology in accordance with the preamble of claim 1.
DE 102 36 361 A1 discloses a distribution board connection module for telecommunications and data technology, comprising a housing, in which input and output contacts are arranged such that they are accessible from the outside for the purpose of connecting lines and cables, the housing being formed with a cavity, in which at least one printed circuit board is arranged, the input and output contacts being arranged on the opposing end faces of the housing, the input contacts being associated with an input side, and the output contacts being associated with an output side, the input contacts being in the form of at least two opposing rows of contacts, and the output contacts being in the form of at least one plug-in connector. The input contacts are in this case in the form of connector modules, which have contact elements which each have an insulation-displacement contact and a fork contact, the latter being used to produce the electrical and mechanical contact with the printed circuit board. One possible design for the connector modules is described in DE 102 57 308 B3.
DE 102 10 382 C1 discloses an apparatus for providing access protection for at least two distribution board modules in telecommunications and data technology, each distribution board module being formed with at least one system side and one subscriber side, each connection side being provided with at least one row of insulation-displacement contact elements, it being possible for the distribution board modules to be placed on a mounting frame and for at least one access to the system sides to be protected by at least one first latching device, at least one access to the subscriber sides being protected by at least one second latching device, it being possible for the access protection to the subscriber side of at least one distribution board module to be released independently of the other distribution board modules, and the distribution board modules being connected fixedly to the mounting frame by the first latching device. In this case, access to at least one connection side of the distribution board module can be protected by a display frame, it being possible for the display frame to be protected by means of a second latching device. In this case, the display frame which may be written on almost completely covers the end face of the distribution board module.
The invention is based on the technical problem of providing a generic distribution board connection module having a display frame.
The solution to the technical problem is given by the subject matter having the features of patent claim 1. Further advantageous refinements of the invention are given in the subclaims.
For this purpose, a display frame, which can be pivoted, is arranged on the housing, it being possible for the display frame, which can be pivoted, to assume at least two positions, the connector modules being freely accessible in a first pivoted-up position, and the display frame being arranged parallel to the end face in a second position. In this case, freely accessible means that the connector modules are connected and/or can be removed from the housing. However, this does not rule out the possibility of at least individual contacts or a connector module also not being accessible in the position in which the display frame is parallel to the end face. The advantage of a display frame, which can be pivoted, compared to a plugged-on display frame is the fact that, when cables are connected or when a connector module is removed, the display frame remains on the housing, with the result that it cannot be lost.
In one preferred embodiment, the display frame is arranged centrally between the connector modules in the second position.
In a further, preferred embodiment, brackets are arranged laterally on the display frame, an attachment being arranged on the inside of each bracket and engaging in each case in a pivot bearing arranged on the housing.
In a further, preferred embodiment, the attachment is cylindrical, the pivot bearings preferably being in the form of plates, perpendicular to the end face, having an opening in which the attachments of the brackets engage. Alternatively, the pivot bearings may be cylindrical, in this case it being possible for corresponding clamps to be arranged on the bracket.
In a further, preferred embodiment, at least one latching element is arranged on the inside of each bracket, said latching element latching in latching troughs in the pivot bearing in the respective first and second position.
In a further, preferred embodiment, the latching elements are rhombic.
In a further, preferred embodiment, the latching troughs are arranged in the form of rectangular depressions on the outside of the plates. In this case, two respective parallel edges of the rhombus latch into the rectangular latching trough in each position.
In a further, preferred embodiment, the rectangular depression for the first pivoted-up position is shorter than for the second position.
In a further, preferred embodiment, the housing is of at least two-part design, comprising a base part and a front part, the front part forming the end face bearing the connector modules. Further preferably, the display frame is arranged on the front part such that it can pivot.
In a further, preferred embodiment, U-shaped elevations are arranged on the housing on the end face to the side of the connector modules. Said U-shaped elevations act as opposing bearings for a lever, in order to lever the connector modules out of the opening in the end face. In this case, the base acts as a bearing, and the limbs act as guides for the tool. Further preferably, the base is in this case slightly shorter or flatter than the limbs, so as to prevent lateral sliding-off.
In a further, preferred embodiment, the connector modules are formed with lateral openings, which are preferably arranged in the region of the U-shaped elevations. A lever tool can then be inserted in the opening, the lever tool then resting on the base part of the elevation as a lever bearing.
FIG. 4 shows a perspective partial view of a display frame,
FIG. 5 shows a perspective illustration of a connector module, and
The distribution board connection module 1 comprises a first housing part 11 (base part) and a second housing part 12 (front part), which are latched to one another and form a housing 10. The housing 10 has a cavity, in which at least two printed circuit boards are arranged. Furthermore, the second housing part 12, which defines the end face 13, has two openings in each of which a connector module 14, 15 is arranged. The connector modules 14, 15 themselves likewise have a two-part housing. The connector modules 14, 15 each have a row of contact elements which are formed with two contacts, an insulation-displacement contact 16 which is accessible from outside the housing 10 and an inwardly pointing fork contact, by means of which the contact element electrically and mechanically connects the printed circuit board. The contact elements are in this case supported in the housing of the connector module 14, 15 such that they can absorb the connection forces occurring when contact is made with the cables in the insulation-displacement contacts 16. Furthermore, the first housing part 11 has arched attachments 17, by means of which the distribution board connection module 1 can be latched onto round rods (not shown) of a mounting frame. The end face opposite the end face 13 preferably likewise has openings, through which further connector modules can be pushed. These connector modules may have the same design as the connector modules 14, 15 or may be in the form of multi-pin plug-in connectors. Two plates 18, which are perpendicular to the end face 13, are arranged in the upper region on the end face 13. The plates 18 each have a rounded-off opening 19 and two rectangular depressions 20, 21 (see FIG. 3). In this case, the depression 20 is slightly shorter than the depression 21, i.e. the depression 21 extends slightly more in the direction of the end face 13.
On the end face opposite the end face 13, it is possible to see elevations 27 which are likewise U-shaped and by means of which it is likewise possible for connector modules to be levered out. In this case, the U-shaped elevations 27 are slightly shorter than the U-shaped elevations 23. The U-shaped elevations 23 need to be slightly higher, since they need to be higher than the plates 18. In this case, however, it would be possible for the two U-shaped elevations 23 to be shorter where there are no plates 18 arranged, since this makes levering out easier.
FIG. 6 shows a sectional illustration through the second housing part 12 (front part), the section A-A (see FIG. 5) having been drawn through the two base parts of the U-shaped elevation 23. The housing part 12 has various latching hooks 51, 52 and 53, by means of which the housing part 12 can be latched to the first housing part 11. Furthermore, three recesses 54 and a part 55 of a supporting element for the printed circuit board (not shown) can be seen. The recesses are cutouts for latching lugs of the connector modules 14, 15 which prevent any latching-in.
14, 15 Connector module
20, 21 Rectangular depressions
24, 25 Limbs
51, 52, 53 Latching hooks
Referenced byCiting PatentFiling datePublication dateApplicantTitleUS7736160 *Oct 31, 2005Jun 15, 2010Adc GmbhDistributor connection module* Cited by examinerClassifications U.S. Classification439/44, 361/740International ClassificationH05K1/14, H01R29/00Cooperative ClassificationH04Q1/148, H04Q1/142, H01R13/639, H04Q1/021, H04Q1/06, H04Q2201/08European ClassificationH01R13/639, H04Q1/14C, H04Q1/06Legal EventsDateCodeEventDescriptionDec 16, 2013FPAYFee paymentYear of fee payment: 4May 27, 2008ASAssignmentOwner name: ADC GMBH, GERMANYFree format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:STOCKEL, MANFRED;REEL/FRAME:021011/0695Effective date: 20070508Owner name: ADC GMBH,GERMANYFree format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:STOCKEL, MANFRED;REEL/FRAME:21011/695RotateOriginal ImageGoogle Home - Sitemap - USPTO Bulk Downloads - Privacy Policy - Terms of Service - About Google Patents - Send FeedbackData provided by IFI CLAIMS Patent Services©2012 Google