Patents Assigned to Reichle & De-Massari AG
  • Patent number: 11848525
    Abstract: A single-pair Ethernet device comprises a first input contact and a second input contact, which are configured for electrically contacting a single-pair Ethernet input conductor pair, further comprises a first output contact and a second output contact, which are configured for electrically contacting a single-pair Ethernet output conductor pair, comprises a first conduction path, which in at least one operation state electrically conductively connects the first input contact to the first output contact, and comprises a second conduction path, which in the operation state electrically conductively connects the second input contact to the second output contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignee: REICHLE & DE-MASSARI AG
    Inventors: Matthias Gerber, Bernhard Hofer, Marco Zurkirchen
  • Patent number: 10663678
    Abstract: A connector, in particular an optical connector, has a plug unit, has a locking unit, which can be moved in translational fashion relative to the plug unit and, in a coupled state, is configured for locking the plug unit, and having a cable-kink protector, wherein the cable-kink protector is configured for actuating the locking unit directly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2020
    Assignee: Reichle & De-Massari AG
    Inventor: Hans Andres
  • Patent number: 10564377
    Abstract: A patch bay device, in particular for optical waveguide cables, includes at least one connection unit which defines at least one port. The connection unit has in at least one connection zone a port density of at least 0.55 ports/cm2.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Reichle & De-Massari AG
    Inventors: Joerg Franzke, Christian Lendi, Nadejda Zidarova, Nikola Dimitrov, Kaloyan Georgiev
  • Patent number: 10398057
    Abstract: A fixing system, in particular a signal transmission fixing system, includes at least one fixing unit, at least one mounting element for holding the fixing unit, the mounting element having at least one reception region for the reception of at least one part of the fixing unit, the mounting element fixing the fixing unit in at least one first direction and in at least one second direction being oriented at least substantially antiparallel to the first direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2019
    Assignee: Reichle & De-Massari AG
    Inventor: Bryce K. Alvarez
  • Patent number: 10122135
    Abstract: A plug connector device includes one or more wiring block(s) which is provided for receiving one or more multi-wire data cable(s). The wiring block includes one or more receiving region(s) for receiving one or more wire(s) of the multi-wire data cable(s). The receiving region is at least partly delimited by one or more receiving element, which is at least partly deformable. The one or more receiving element(s) includes one or more first receiving piece(s), which is implemented at least partly elastically and/or plastically deformable. The receiving region(s) includes one or more second receiving piece(s) including one or more holding lug(s), which is at least partly provided for fastening respectively one wire of the multi-wire data cable(s) in a form-fit manner. The first receiving piece at least partly has a first rigidity, the second receiving piece at least partly has a second rigidity different from the first rigidity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2018
    Assignee: Reichle & De-Massari AG
    Inventors: Fabio Trio, Marco Zurkirchen
  • Patent number: 10114180
    Abstract: A plug connector, in particular an optical plug connector, has a plug unit comprising at least one plug element which has at least one locking element, and with an actuation unit comprising at least one actuation element which is translationally displaceable with respect to the plug unit for the purpose of actuating the locking element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2018
    Assignee: Reichle & De-Massari AG
    Inventor: Dusko Suzic
  • Patent number: 9719614
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cable contact weather protection device for receiving cable contact points, in particular of fiber optic cable contact points, with at least one cable pass-through sealing unit comprising at least two separate sealing modules, which are exchangeable independently from each other and each of which is provided to at least sectionally completely encompass, in at least one usage state, at least one elongate body in a circumferential direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Reichle & De-Massari AG
    Inventors: Mathias Blaser, Hans Winterhoff, Michael Keiser
  • Patent number: 9379490
    Abstract: A plug for an electrical plug-type connector includes a plurality of plug contacts, which are electrically connected or connectable to a corresponding number of connecting elements, for example insulation displacement contacts, clamping contacts or possibly also soldered joints, each for connecting one electrical cable core. Per plug contact, one conductor is formed as a conductor track which is grown three-dimensionally on the surface of a plug body in the form of a cast plastics part and adheres there, and which both forms the plug contact and electrically connects the plug contact to the connecting element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: REICHLE & DE-MASSARI AG
    Inventor: Dominik Schweizer
  • Publication number: 20150011206
    Abstract: A device for monitoring a distribution point in telecommunication networks, comprises a control unit, a battery, a communications unit, and at least one sensor. The communications unit is enabled to dispatch and receive symbol sequences via a mobile phoning network. The control unit and the communications unit are programmed to be, in a normal state, in a sleep mode. The control unit is further programmed to autonomously initiate, for an event detected by the at least one sensor, an alert of the communications unit, wherein the communications unit then proactively dispatches an alarm message via the mobile phoning network. The device is further programmed so that the communications unit is alerted at predetermined times, dispatches a status report and remains active for a predetermined time period to the purpose of receiving a programming message transmitted to the device via the mobile phoning network.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2013
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Applicant: Reichle & De-Massari AG
    Inventors: Thomas Wellinger, Markus Peter Huber
  • Publication number: 20140227894
    Abstract: A plug connection socket includes a plurality of resilient socket contacts which are exposed in a socket opening and with which corresponding plug contacts of a data plug can make contact at third contact points. The socket also has a first conductor track support with first conductor tracks which are in electrical contact with the socket contacts via first contact points and which have a compensation structure in order to compensate crosstalk. These first conductor tracks are situated in a contact supporting wall which runs axially parallel to the contacts and against which at least some of the socket contacts are pressed when a plug is inserted. Second contact points are present on a second conductor track support. In addition to the second contact points and suitable connection contacts for the conductive cores, the second conductor track support also has second conductor tracks which form a second crosstalk compensation structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: REICHLE & DE-MASSARI AG
    Inventor: Dominik Schweizer
  • Publication number: 20140199890
    Abstract: A plug for an electrical plug-type connector includes a plurality of plug contacts, which are electrically connected or connectable to a corresponding number of connecting elements, for example insulation displacement contacts, clamping contacts or possibly also soldered joints, each for connecting one electrical cable core. Per plug contact, one conductor is formed as a conductor track which is grown three-dimensionally on the surface of a plug body in the form of a cast plastics part and adheres there, and which both forms the plug contact and electrically connects the plug contact to the connecting element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2012
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: REICHLE & DE-MASSARI AG
    Inventor: Dominik Schweizer
  • Patent number: 8100701
    Abstract: A device which on the one side (socket side) includes a plug portion which may be inserted into the standardized plug socket. A plurality of chambers (15) is present on the other side (plug side), into which in each case a plug may be inserted. Moreover, the device has a plurality of adapter contacts which by way of introducing the plug portion into the socket, may be brought into electrical contact with the socket contacts. In each of the chambers, at least two of the adapter contacts are electrically conductively contactable by way of plug contacts of the introduced plugs. The chambers are at least partly present within the socket opening, i.e. the inserted plugs project into the socket opening, so that at least one piece of the plug lies within the socket opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: Reichle & De-Massari AG
    Inventors: Matthias Gerber, Michael Keiser
  • Publication number: 20110317976
    Abstract: A duplex adapter or duplex adapter part for a duplex plug of an optical plug-in connection includes two pairs of plug openings which are aligned to one another and into which in each case a duplex plug may be introduced from oppositely lying sides. It is formed from a housing and at least one frame which is fastened or fastenable on the housing and which projects proximally from the housing. The frame surrounds the two plug openings of an adapter side and comprises a middle portion which extends between the plug openings. A safety device for the plug side and which matches this, includes a duplex plug or a clip for creating a duplex plug from two simplex plugs, as well as an actuator for simultaneously activating unlocking pawls of both plugs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2009
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: REICHLE & DE-MASSARI AG
    Inventors: Oliver Eckstein, Daniel Eigenmann
  • Patent number: 8038460
    Abstract: A security device for a plug (1) has at least one locking clip (2) said security device comprising a lockable closure piece (8, 12) which prevent the manual operation of the locking clip (2). The closure piece (8, 12) comprises a closure lower piece (8) which may be fixed to the plug (1) on which a separate closure upper piece (12) is placed. Said closure lower piece (8) is designed such as to be clipped on the plug (1) with a positive and/or non-positive fit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Reichle & De-Massari AG
    Inventors: Hans Andres, Hans-Peter Bouvard, Thomas Buergler, Matthias Gerber, Hugo Marty
  • Patent number: 7857655
    Abstract: An insulation displacement contact (1) according to the invention essentially distinguishes itself in that as a whole it comprises a cutter section with two opposing contact blades (3.1, 3.2) together with two fork sections which contribute to a clamping force with which the two contact blades are pressed together as soon as a conductor is inserted between the contact blades and they are pushed away from one another. In the process one fork (4) exerts proximally (i.e. on the side, from which the conductor is inserted) and the other fork (5) distally (i.e. on the side opposite), such that the two contact blades are pushed together at four points. The fork sections are angled relative to the cutter section (3), i.e. they do not run in the same plane as the cutter section. The two fork sections each constitute an independent, elastic spring. This means that in they will be substantially elastically and not plastically deformed as a result of the moving-apart of the contact blades (3.1, 3.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Reichle & De-Massari AG
    Inventors: Tensing Gyagang, Reimar Grosskopf
  • Publication number: 20100136809
    Abstract: The invention relates to a security device for a plug (1) with at least one locking clip (2) said security device comprising a lockable closure piece (8, 12) which prevent the manual operation of the locking clip (2). The closure piece (8, 12) comprises a closure lower piece (8) which may be fixed to the plug (1) on which a separate closure upper piece (12) is placed. Said closure lower piece (8) is designed such as to be clipped on the plug (1) with a positive and/or non-positive fit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2005
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Applicant: REICHLE & DE-MASSARI AG
    Inventors: Hans Andres, Hans-Peter Bouvard, Thomas Buergler, Matthias Gerber, Hugo Marty
  • Patent number: 7699534
    Abstract: A plastic ferrule (1) for optical connecting systems, in which a optical wave guide (3) of an optical fibre (6) is guided through a support element (2), whereby the optical wave guide (3) is surface-conditioned in a partial area (4) in order to bond in a force-actuated way to a hardened casting mass (5) in this partial area (4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Reichle & De-Massari AG
    Inventors: Werner Leutwyler, Giorgio Friedrich, Oliver Eckstein, Rolf Weber
  • Patent number: 7695196
    Abstract: An optical plug connector comprises a socket part, adapter part or coupling part with a socket housing for releasable connection to a plug part. An inside of the socket housing defines an inner space, into which a plug portion of the plug part may be introduced. Moreover, a switch device is present, by way of which a radiation power led to the plug part and/or the socket part, adapter part or coupling part (1) may be reduced or switched off when the plug connection is released. The switch device comprises a first element which is present or fastenable on the socket part, adapter part or coupling part, and a second element which is present or may be fastened on the plug part, wherein the switch device is actuated in that the first and the second element cooperate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2010
    Assignee: Reichle & De-Massari AG
    Inventors: Thomas Ruckstuhl, Giorgio Friedrich, Rolf Weber
  • Publication number: 20100015858
    Abstract: A device which on the one side (socket side) includes a plug portion which may be inserted into the standardised plug socket. A plurality of chambers (15) is present on the other side (plug side), into which in each case a plug may be inserted. Moreover, the device has a plurality of adapter contacts which by way of introducing the plug portion into the socket, may be brought into electrical contact with the socket contacts. In each of the chambers, at least two of the adapter contacts are electrically conductively contactable by way of plug contacts of the introduced plugs. The chambers are at least partly present within the socket opening, i.e. the inserted plugs project into the socket opening, so that at least one piece of the plug lies within the socket opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2007
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Applicant: REICHLE & DE-MASSARI AG
    Inventors: Matthias Gerber, Michael Keiser
  • Publication number: 20100009567
    Abstract: An insulation displacement contact (1) according to the invention essentially distinguishes itself in that as a whole it comprises a cutter section with two opposing contact blades (3.1, 3.2) together with two fork sections which contribute to a clamping force with which the two contact blades are pressed together as soon as a conductor is inserted between the contact blades and they are pushed away from one another. In the process one fork (4) exerts proximally (i.e. on the side, from which the conductor is inserted) and the other fork (5) distally (i.e. on the side opposite), such that the two contact blades are pushed together at four points. The fork sections are angled relative to the cutter section (3), i.e. they do not run in the same plane as the cutter section. The two fork sections each constitute an independent, elastic spring. This means that in they will be substantially elastically and not plastically deformed as a result of the moving-apart of the contact blades (3.1, 3.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Applicant: REICHLE & DE-MASSARI AG
    Inventors: Tensing Gyagang, Reimar Grosskopf