Patents Assigned to ADC GmbH
  • Publication number: 20130134116
    Abstract: A cable management frame assembly comprising a collapsible frame chassis and a plurality of positionally configurable cable management fixtures that can be affixed to the frame chassis without the use of tools or additional hardware such screws, nuts or bolts. A panel mount allows patch panels and equipment to be mounted to the frame chassis without the use of tools or additional hardware.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2012
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Applicant: ADC GmbH
    Inventor: ADC GmbH
  • Patent number: 8435083
    Abstract: The invention relates to a plug-in connector (1), comprising a housing, a printed circuit board (2) and RF contacts (K1-K8), the RF contacts (K1-K8) being electrically connected to the printed circuit board (2), the RF contacts (K1-K8) being formed by an integral, flexible printed circuit board (4), from which the individual contacts (K1-K8) are cut free, the flexible printed circuit board (4) being prestressed by a spring-elastic element (6).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Ulrich Hetzer, Ferenc Nad
  • Patent number: 8419297
    Abstract: An apparatus for mechanically splicing two optic fiber cores, including two holder bodies, moveable relative to each other, each of which includes a retaining device configured to receive, and hold, end sections of said optic fiber cores; and a scoring device coupled with the holder bodies and operable to move along a trajectory relative to the holder bodies, each retaining device being arranged so that said end sections extend therefrom through said trajectory, wherein the scoring device scores the end sections of said optic fiber cores upon movement along the trajectory, and further movement of the scoring device along the trajectory forces the holder bodies away from each other to cleave the end sections of the optic fiber cores; and relative movement of the holder bodies brings cleaved end sections together to affect mechanical splicing of the optic fiber core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Brett Hoe Slater, Brent David Allwood, Bryce Nicholls
  • Patent number: 8413827
    Abstract: A cable management frame assembly comprising a collapsible frame chassis and a plurality of positionally configurable cable management fixtures that can be affixed to the frame chassis without the use of tools or additional hardware such screws, nuts or bolts. A panel mount allows patch panels and equipment to be mounted to the frame chassis without the use of tools or additional hardware.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventor: Chris Taylor
  • Patent number: 8413323
    Abstract: A method for RF matching of an RF plug connector includes a printed circuit board having contact points for RF contacts and contact points for insulation-displacement contacts, with one contact point for the RF contacts in each case being connected to a respective contact point for the insulation-displacement contacts, and with capacitive coupling which causes near-end crosstalk occurring between the RF contacts, with at least one first conductor track being arranged on the printed circuit board and, together with at least one second conductor track which is arranged on and/or in the printed circuit board, forming a capacitor, with at least one frequency-dependent parameter of the arrangement being measured and being compared with a nominal parameter, and the conductor track with which contact is made on one side being partially removed or cut through as a function of the difference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Bresche, Ulrich Hetzer
  • Patent number: 8391666
    Abstract: A wire-guiding element (60) includes a lower part (40) and an upper part (50). The lower part (40) is formed in the longitudinal direction (L) with guides (46), which are formed between guide webs (45). Clamping ribs (47) are arranged on inner sides of the guide webs (45), and have first fixing means on the upper side (44). The upper part (50) has second fixing means on its lower side (51), which produce a connection with the first fixing means.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Ulrich Hetzer, Frank Mossner, Hans-Joachim Faika
  • Publication number: 20130044980
    Abstract: Device for the coaxial connection of fiber-optic cables, comprising a single-piece coupling housing (10) and a single-piece sleeve mount (20), the sleeve mount (20) being designed with at least one latching nose (21) and the coupling housing (10) being designed with at least one latching mount which complements the at least one latching nose (21), wherein the latching mount is designed with at least one latching hook (14) and at least one stop (15).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2012
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Applicant: ADC GmbH
    Inventor: ADC GmbH
  • Patent number: 8363996
    Abstract: A mounting arrangement for a telecommunications system, the system including a panel and a frame. The mounting arrangement providing a tool-less connection between the panel and the frame for ease of assembly and installation. In one embodiment, the mounting arrangement including flexible retaining clips provided on the panel, and guides formed on the frame. The flexible retaining clip and guides defining a snap-fit connection that is secure and easy to use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventor: Stephen James Morris
  • Patent number: 8357014
    Abstract: Methods and systems for providing crosstalk compensation in a jack are disclosed. According to one method, the crosstalk compensation is adapted to compensate for undesired crosstalk generated at a capacitive coupling located at a plug inserted within the jack. The method includes positioning a first capacitive coupling a first time delay away from the capacitive coupling of the plug, the first capacitive coupling having a greater magnitude and an opposite polarity as compared to the capacitive coupling of the plug. The method also includes positioning a second capacitive coupling at a second time delay from the first capacitive coupling, the second time delay corresponding to an average time delay that optimizes near end crosstalk. The second capacitive coupling has generally the same overall magnitude but an opposite polarity as compared to the first capacitive coupling, and includes two capacitive elements spaced at different time delays from the first capacitive coupling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: David Patrick Murray, Bernard Harold Hammond, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8358899
    Abstract: Apparatus for mechanically splicing two optic fibers, including an inner section including scoring apparatus, cleaving channels and a splicing channel; and two optic fiber restraining members, each being in operative communication with, and movable with respect to, the inner section; wherein restraining members locate end sections of optic fiber cores of said optic fibers in respective cleaving channels for scoring by said scoring apparatus; and wherein relative movement of the restraining members away from the inner section cleaves said end sections of optic fiber cores; and further relative movement between the restraining members and the inner section located cleaved end sections of said optic fiber cores into respective openings of the splicing channel to effect mechanical splicing therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Brett Hoe Slater, Brent David Allwood, Bryce Nicholls
  • Patent number: 8351753
    Abstract: A cable management frame assembly including a collapsible frame chassis and a plurality of positionally configurable cable management fixtures that can be affixed to the frame chassis without the use of tools or additional hardware such as screws, nuts, or bolts. A panel mount allows patch panels and equipment to be mounted to the frame chassis without the use of tools or additional hardware.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventor: Chris Taylor
  • Publication number: 20130005186
    Abstract: A connector and method of crosstalk compensation within a connector is disclosed. The method includes determining an uncompensated crosstalk, including an uncompensated capacitive crosstalk and an uncompensated inductive crosstalk, of a wired pair in a connector. The uncompensated crosstalk includes common mode and differential mode crosstalk. The method includes applying at least one inductive element to the wired pair, where the at least one inductive element is configured and arranged to provide balanced compensation for the inductive crosstalk caused by the one or more pairs. The method further includes applying at least one capacitive element to the wired pair, where the at least one capacitive element is configured and arranged to provide balanced compensation for the capacitive crosstalk caused by the one or more wired pairs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Applicant: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Stuart James Reeves, David Patrick Murray, Ian Robert George, Bernard Harold Hammond, JR.
  • Patent number: 8323043
    Abstract: An electrical connector, comprising a connector body having an opening for receiving an electrical cable, a connector element disposed at least partly within the connector body and electrically coupleable to the electrical cable, an insulating shield operably associated with the connector body and movable between a first position, in which an electrical contact portion of the connector element is exposed for direct contact, and a second position, in which the insulating shield covers the electrical contact portion to limit direct contact with the electrical contact portion, and a catch mechanism for retaining the insulating shield in the second position, the catch mechanism having an actuable portion for releasing the insulating shield for movement to the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Wayne William Dennes, Scott David Lee
  • Patent number: 8313248
    Abstract: Device for the coaxial connection of fiber-optic cables, comprising a single-piece coupling housing (10) and a single-piece sleeve mount (20), the sleeve mount (20) being designed with at least one latching nose (21) and the coupling housing (10) being designed with at least one latching mount which complements the at least one latching nose (21), wherein the latching mount is designed with at least one latching hook (14) and at least one stop (15).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Eberhard Kahle, Anne Kramer, Jörg Adomeit
  • Patent number: 8313338
    Abstract: An electrical connector for transmitting data signals between the insulated conductors of a first data cable and corresponding insulated conductors of a second data cable, including a first part having a socket shaped to at least partially receive a plug of said first data cable; a second part having a plurality of insulation displacement contact slots shaped to receive end sections of the conductors of the second data cable; a plurality of electrically conductive contacts including resiliently compressible spring finger contacts extending into the socket for electrical connection with corresponding conductors of the first cable; insulation displacement contacts seated in corresponding insulation displacement contact slots for effecting electrical connection with corresponding conductors of the second data cable; and mid sections extending therebetween; and a plurality of capacitive plates coupled to a common point on respective ones of said mid sections of the contacts by electrically conductive stems, where
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Jason Allan Hogue, Michael Sielaff
  • Patent number: 8310081
    Abstract: A power line communications coupler for effecting signal coupling between electric signalling equipment and an electric power system, said coupler including a fuse coupleable to a power line of said electric power system; and a signal coupler in electrical communication with said fuse and being couplable to said signalling equipment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Donald Malcolm Ross Yelland, Brent David Allwood
  • Patent number: 8307996
    Abstract: A cable management frame assembly comprising a collapsible frame chassis and a plurality of positionally configurable cable management fixtures that can be affixed to the frame chassis without the use of tools or additional hardware such screws, nuts or bolts. A panel mount allows patch panels and equipment to be mounted to the frame chassis without the use of tools or additional hardware.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventor: Chris Taylor
  • Patent number: 8292660
    Abstract: A consolidation point enclosure for a telecommunications network, including a base member for supporting the consolidation point on a mounting surface; and first and second bracket parts coupled to opposite end sections of a generally planar connection section of the base member, wherein the bracket parts are adapted to couple opposite ends sections of a patch panel to the base member so that a common insertion direction of modular jacks of the patch panel is substantially parallel to the generally planar connection section of the base member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventor: Brent David Allwood
  • Patent number: 8290330
    Abstract: A patch panel assembly including a cable manager, a front panel, and a cable grip holder having adjustable holding elements for securing a cable. The front panel is pivotable between a normal position and a pivoted position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Chris Taylor, Stephen John Hough, Alastair Hoath
  • Patent number: 8285105
    Abstract: A glass-fiber coupler module includes a cassette mount, a mounting panel pivotally coupled to the cassette mount, a front panel coupled to the cassette mount, and a splitter coupled to the second side of the cassette mount. A first side of the cassette mount defines a storage area configured to receive spare lengths of glass fibers. The mounting panel is configured to support a first plurality of couplings. The front panel is configured to support a second plurality of couplings. The splitter is configured to receive glass fibers routed from the second end of at least one of the couplings of the first plurality, the splitter also configured to output at least two glass fibers to the first ends of at least two of the couplings of the second plurality.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Steffen Laurisch, Klaus Klein, Hans-Peter Sandeck