Patents Assigned to ADC GmbH
  • Patent number: 8197266
    Abstract: The invention relates to a surge protection plug (1) for connector or distributor modules in telecommunications and data fields, comprising a housing and a printed circuit board, wherein at least one surge protection element is disposed on the printed circuit board and the printed circuit board comprises a plug-in region on which electric contact pads are disposed that are electrically connected to the surge protection element, wherein the surge protection element is at least connected to a ground line, wherein the housing (3) is designed in an at least partially electrically conductive manner, wherein the housing (3) is electrically connected at an electrically conductive point to the ground line on the printed circuit board (4) or to a ground connection (23) of the surge protection element (19). The invention further related to a ground bus (2) suitable for this purpose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventor: Heiko Neumetzler
  • Patent number: 8192235
    Abstract: A cable connector (1) for printed circuit boards includes a housing (2, 3) and at least two contact elements (4). Each contact element includes a contact (11) for connecting electrical wires and a fork contact (6, 7) for making contact with a printed circuit board. A surge arrester (17) is arranged within the housing (2, 3) and is arranged electrically between the contact elements (4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Heiko Neumetzler, Harald Klein
  • Publication number: 20120135644
    Abstract: The invention relates to a terminal strip (1) for telecommunications and data technology, comprising a housing and wire connection contacts (50, 60), first wire connection contacts (50) being accessible from the upper side (19) of the housing and second wire connection contacts (60) being accessible from the upper side (19) or from the lower side (29) of the housing, and electrical interfaces being accessible from the upper side (19) of the housing, which interfaces (70, 74) are connected to the first and/or second wire connection contacts (50, 60), the housing having a housing upper part (10), a housing lower part (20) and a housing central part (30, 30?), the housing central part (30, 30?) having receptacles, in which the first and second wire connection contacts (50, 60) and the electrical interfaces (70, 74) are partially guided and mechanically supported.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2010
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: ADC GmbH
    Inventor: Manfred Muller
  • Publication number: 20120122351
    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: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Applicant: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: David Patrick Murray, Bernard Harold Hammond, JR.
  • Publication number: 20120110837
    Abstract: A tool for pushing a wire termination head holder towards a connector holder, the tool including a first arm and a second arm; a first assembly mechanically coupling the head holder to the first arm, and a second assembly mechanically coupling the head holder to the second arm, wherein a relative movement of the first and second arms causes both of the first and second assemblies to push the head holder towards the connector holder.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2011
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Brett Hoe SLATER, Bryce NICHOLLS
  • Patent number: 8167656
    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: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Stuart James Reeves, David Patrick Murray, Ian Robert George, Bernard Harold Hammond, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20120091291
    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: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Ulrich Hetzer, Frank Moßner, Hans-Joachim Faika
  • Patent number: 8153914
    Abstract: The invention relates to a switching distribution board (1), comprising a number of m input contact pairs (2) and n output contact pairs (16), it being possible for an input contact pair (2) to be connected to any desired output contact pair (16) by a mechanical switching mechanism, the mechanical switching mechanism being driven by at least one motor (5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Klaus Koch, Reinhard Capito
  • Patent number: 8139914
    Abstract: An enclosure for housing splice trays, including a convex bracket extending between two internal sections of the enclosure, the bracket having a track extending at least partially between said sections of the enclosure, wherein the splice trays are couplable to and translatable along the track.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2012
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventor: Scott David Lee
  • Patent number: 8133069
    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 socket shaped to at least partially receive a plug of said first data cable; 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 respective ones of said mid sections of the contacts by electrically conductive stems, wherein the capacitive plates are arranged side by side and exte
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2012
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Jason Allan Hogue, Michael Sielaff
  • Patent number: 8128419
    Abstract: The invention relates to a distributor device for use in communication and data systems technology, comprising at least one distributor connection module. Said distributor connection module comprises a housing which houses input and output contacts, accessible from the exterior, for connecting lines, cables or wires. The distributor device comprises at least one additional connection module which comprises at least one SDH/SONET transport interface and outputs for electrical signals. The outputs of the connection module are connected to inputs of the distributor connection module. The connection module comprises at least one converter for converting SDH/SONET transport signals to E1 signals and vice versa. The invention also relates to a corresponding connection module and a corresponding distributor connection module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2012
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventor: Antony Nijhuis
  • Patent number: 8123415
    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: January 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Eberhard Kahle, Anne Kramer, Jörg Adomeit
  • Publication number: 20120043870
    Abstract: The invention relates to a distribution cabinet for communications and data technology, in which the distribution cabinet has lower horizontal lateral struts (1) of a rack and at least one baseplate (10), wherein the baseplate (10) is connected to at least one lower horizontal lateral strut (1), wherein the baseplate (10) has at least one circumferential seal (19) which is arranged on the lower face (12), and at least one latching lug (18) which projects beyond the outer rim, wherein the lower lateral struts (1) have at least one rest (6) which is directed into the distribution cabinet and has a sealing edge (7), wherein at least the lateral strut (1) which is adjacent to the latching lug (18) has a latching receptacle which the latching lug (18) enters, wherein the latching lug (18) exerts a force on the lateral strut (1) such that the sealing edge (7) is pressed against the circumferential seal (19) of the baseplate (10), and to a baseplate for a distribution cabinet for communications and data technology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Oliver Birkenstock, Adrian Benedetto, Philipp Meyer
  • Patent number: 8121455
    Abstract: The invention relates to a support system (5) for fixing telecommunication and data systems technology resources, comprising at least one profiled support (72), wherein the at least one profiled support (72) is constructed with fixing means on at least one side and with further fixing means (135) by means of which resources can be fixed to the front and/or rear (V, R) of the support system (5).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventor: Frank Mossner
  • Patent number: 8118610
    Abstract: The invention relates to a core connector (1) for splicing at least one twin core (a2, b2), comprising at least one housing (3, 4), in which core connection contacts are arranged, the core connection contacts being in the form of integral twin contacts (K1-K4), a first contact (K11, K21, K31, K41) of the twin contacts (K1-K4) being accessible from the upper side of the housing (3, 4), and a second contact (K12, K22, K32, K42) of the twin contacts (K1-K4) being accessible from the lower side of the housing (3, 4), at least four twin contacts (K1-K4) being provided, which are opposite one another in pairs, as well as to a method for splicing a twin core (a2, b2) into an existing end-subscriber twin core (a, b).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Heiko Neumetzler, Christian Brandt
  • Patent number: 8118601
    Abstract: The invention relates to a printed circuit board plug-type connector (1), comprising a housing, in which contact elements (6) are arranged, wherein the contact elements (6) have a first contact part at one end and a second contact part at the opposite end, wherein the first contact part is in the form of a fork contact (7, 8), wherein the second contact part is in the form of a contact which makes contact with the printed circuit board, and an associated connection module (30) with a printed circuit board plug-type connector (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventor: Ralf-Dieter Busse
  • Publication number: 20120039600
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and an arrangement for identifying at least one object, wherein the object has a connection unit that can be connected to a receptacle unit of a receptacle arrangement, wherein contactless information transfer takes place between the connection unit and the receptacle unit if the connection unit is connected to the receptacle unit, wherein the contactless information transfer is realized as optical information transfer, wherein an optical signal having predetermined optical properties is generated and transmitted by at least one transmitting unit, is transferred via at least one optical transfer path and is received by at least one receiving unit, wherein an evaluation and control unit (14) connected to the receiving unit evaluates the optical properties and/or propagation time properties of the received optical signal and carries out an identification of the object by means of a comparison with stored optical properties and/or by means of a comparison with stored propagation
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2009
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: ADC GmbH
    Inventor: Reinhard Feltgen
  • Patent number: 8113888
    Abstract: A circuit board for an electrical connector includes a plurality of pairs of first contacts disposed at a first end of the circuit board and a plurality of pairs of second contacts disposed at a second end. Each first contact is connected to a second contact by first conductors disposed at least on a first side of the circuit board. Second conductors are disposed on the circuit board and connected to a first contact or a second contact. A second conductor is associated with a first contact of each pair of first contacts and a second contact of each pair of second contacts. Adjacent second conductors of the first contacts include segments at least partially parallel to each other, forming first coupling regions. Adjacent second conductors of the second contacts include segments at least partially parallel to each other, forming second coupling regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Albert Carter, Scott David Lee
  • Publication number: 20120033339
    Abstract: The invention relates to a surge protection magazine (1) for a device in telecommunications and data technology, comprising a housing (2), a printed circuit board (3), a plurality of surge arrestors (6) and at least one ground contact (4). The surge arrestors (6) are arranged on the printed circuit board and connected via conductor tracks to contact pads (10, 11) disposed on the printed circuit board (3). On the underside (20), the housing (2) has at least one opening for the at least one ground contact (4), wherein the part of the ground contact (4) that is pushed through the opening is designed as a single tuning fork contact (41, 42), and wherein the ground contact (4) has a second single tuning fork contact (42) which makes contact with the printed circuit board (3). The planes (E1, E2) of the two single tuning fork contacts (41, 42) are rotated 90° with respect to each other, and the ground contact (4) is formed in one piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Applicant: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Adrian Benedetto, Johann Oltmanns
  • Publication number: 20120021636
    Abstract: An electrically conductive contact for electrically connecting an insulated conductor to an electrically conductive track of a printed circuit board, including bifurcate contact arms extending from a common section of the contact, an open end section of the contact arms being adapted to receive an end section of the insulated conductor, pierce the insulation and effect electrical connection therewith; and a fastener for electrically coupling the contact to the track of the printed circuit board, wherein the arms include torsion inhibitors for resiliently inhibiting movement of the arms about respective axes when the insulated conductor is forced therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2010
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: ADC GMBH
    Inventors: Damon Francis Debenedictis, Bernard H. Hammond, JR., Kavita Purohit