Abstract: A mounting assembly includes a DIN rail for removably securing a number of electrical switching apparatus such as, for example circuit breakers, to a panel member of an electrical enclosure. First and second mounting members extend outwardly from first and second ends, respectively, of the DIN rail. Each mounting member has at least one lateral protrusion. The first and second mounting members are, for example, a number of first resilient legs and a number of second resilient legs, respectively, each of which is structured to bias a corresponding one of the lateral protrusions into engagement with one of the coupling elements of the panel member. The DIN rail, the number of first resilient legs, and the number of second resilient legs are structured to removably secure the circuit breakers to the panel member of the electrical enclosure, without requiring a number of separate fasteners.

Abstract: A complex input/output port connecter is applied in an electronic device and electrically connected with at least an input/output module. The electrical connecter includes a frame and a plurality of signal lines. The frame accommodates at least one input/output module. The signal lines are arranged on one side of the frame in a direction perpendicular to an assembly direction of the input/output module and electrically connected with a circuit board of the electronic device. The input/output modules are installed within the frame freely according to usage requirements and electrically contact the corresponding signal lines to form an electrical connection.

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.

Abstract: A connecting panel assembly including pivot modules that are pivotally connected to a frame of the assembly. The pivot modules include a plurality of jack modules. The jack modules have a plug opening on one side and wire terminations on an opposite side. The pivot modules are pivotally coupled at opposite ends of the frame. The pivot modules can pivot from a closed position wherein the pivot modules are aligned parallel with the frame, and an open angled position wherein the pivot modules are positioned at an angled position relative to the frame. The assembly also includes a support member that supports the pivot modules in the angled position.

Abstract: A patch panel for mounting to a telecommunications rack comprising a pair of spaced vertical rails.

Abstract: A modular jack assembly includes first and second contact-holding inserts (10, 20) having first and second groups of interengaging elements (11 and 21, 12 and 22) between opposite bottom surfaces thereof. The first and second groups of interengaging elements are configured to interferentially engage the first contact-holding insert (10) with the second contact-holding insert (20) in respective first and second lateral and horizontal positioning directions (A, B). The second lateral and horizontal positioning direction (B) extends at approximately 90 degrees. from the first lateral and horizontal positioning direction (A). This arrangement will result in a reliable and stable positioning of the first contact-holding insert with respect to the second contact-holding insert.

Abstract: A connection article is provided for a cable comprising at least one wire. The connection article comprises a holder, at least one connector arranged in the holder and having a first receiving opening for receiving a wire to be connected, and guiding means arranged in front of the first receiving opening of the at least one connector, the first receiving opening defining a cross section and the guiding means comprising at least one guiding passage extending through the guiding means and aligned with the first receiving opening of the at least one connector for guiding a wire into the first receiving opening of the connector. The at least one guiding passage comprises opposite distal and proximal ends, the proximal end facing towards and the distal end facing away from the first receiving opening of the at least one connector. The proximal end has a cross section not larger than the cross section of the first receiving opening of the at least one connector.

Abstract: A multi-port connector for integrating the transmission interfaces of DisplayPort and USB, includes a seat body, a DisplayPort, a USB connector, a sealing lid, and a hollow outer shell. At an upper portion of the seat body, there is a rabbet, under which a connecting trough is arranged. At back of the seat body, there is a recessing part, at upper portion of which an assembling opening is arranged, which is communicated to the rabbet. A plurality of fissures are arranged on a wall of the recessing part. The DisplayPort is assembled in the rabbet, while the USB connector is assembled in the connecting trough. The sealing lid is assembled and connected in the recessing part at back of the seat body. A bulger arranged at the sealing lid is assembled and connected in the assembling opening of the recessing part. On a wall surface of the sealing lid, there are a plurality of striping ribs, which are snapped into the fissures.

Abstract: A method of assembling conductive terminals of a plurality of electrical connectors includes the steps of: (1) providing at least two overlapping housings each of which has a terminal receiving portion including fixing holes and guiding holes each partially overlapping one fixing hole; (2) providing a terminal carrier structure with a carrier, wherein at least two conductive terminal groups are alternately disposed on the carrier and each group has at least two conductive terminals with free ends; (3) disposing the carrier structure behind the housings; (4) pushing the carrier structure so that the free ends are inserted into the fixing holes; and (5) removing the carrier so that each conductive terminal is separated from the carrier and each housing and the engaging conductive terminal group form one electrical connector. Accordingly, the present invention can reduce assembly procedure, improve production efficiency and reduce manufacturing cost.

Abstract: A telescoping connector assembly comprising a hollow rectangular bezel adapted for mounting in a patch bay panel frame. A plurality of telescoping connectors are mounted in the bezel and are adapted for relative movement thereto between a rearward position and a forward position. For this purpose, each of the telescoping connectors illustratively comprises a subframe having a pair of upper and lower runners adapted to engage complementary pairs of upper and lower slots formed in the bezel. The runners are fabricated from a flexible material, which allows the connectors to be extracted from the bezel by applying a bending force to the runners.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (100) includes a connector holder (2) defining a plurality of positioning cavities (2101) therein, and at least a slot (2103) located in a front portion of each of the positioning cavities; a plurality of grounding members (5) respectively mounted to the positioning cavities, each of the grounding members (5) having a body portion (50), a first contacting portion (51) connected to a front edge of the body portion, a second contacting portion (52) connected to a back edge of the body portion and at least an arm (53) connected to a lateral edge of the body portion, said at least an arm received in the at least a slot, and the first contacting portion disposed out of the connector holder; a plurality of connectors respectively mounted to the positioning cavities, each of the connectors having a metallic shell contacting the second contacting portion; and a metallic cage (4) enclosing the connector holder and the connectors, with the first contacting portion contacting inner surfa

Abstract: An upgradeable patch panel assembly and associated method of upgrading a patch panel assembly. The upgradeable patch panel assembly including a panel base having an aperture sized to receive a scanner interface cable. The method including removing a first cover from the panel base, inserting a scanner interface cable through the existing aperture in the panel base, and attached an upgraded cover to the panel base. Upgrading the patch panel assembly is completed while the assembly remains mounted to a frame and without disconnecting rear cable connections. The upgraded patch panel assembly provides jack-occupancy monitoring capabilities.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to an angled patch panel with a variable angle, the patch panel may be mounted on a communication rack and may have first and second patch panel elements connected by a hinge to enable angular movement of the patch panel elements relative to each other.

Abstract: A printed circuit board (PCB) includes first and second signal layers sandwiching a dielectric layer therebetween and a first differential pair and a second differential pair each having a positive differential trace and a negative differential trace. The positive differential traces of the two differential pairs are disposed within the first signal layer. The negative differential traces of the two differential pairs are disposed within the second signal layer. The positive differential trace of the first differential pair is defined at the left side of the positive differential trace of the second differential pair. The negative differential trace of the first differential pair is defined at the right side of the negative differential trace of the second differential pair.

Abstract: A plug locking assembly comprises at least one plug holder comprising opposing top and bottom arms, said top and bottom arms extending tranversely from a wall and defining open spaces therebetween, said open spaces for receiving and holding plugs. The plug holders are typically positioned adjacently to one another or in tandem and the configuration of the opposing top and bottom arms allows for side installation of plugs. The plug locking assembly may further comprise a cover overlying the plug holders.

Abstract: An adjustable patch panel that may allow access to its back by movement of the panel's arms. An exemplary patch panel includes two panels releasably and flexibly connected to each other collinearly to fit a rack of a first size. One and/or both panels may have an opening for one or more cabling connectors. A mounting means on each panel may be flexibly connected to its panel. The flexible connection of each mounting means to its panel allows the panel to be selectively pivoted about a vertical axis of the mounting means and allows adjustment of the flexibly connected panels into a non-collinear position to fit a rack of another size. The flexible connection between the panels and the flexible connection of each mounting means to its panel allows use of the patch panel with different size racks, and allows separation of the panels for back access to the panels.

Abstract: A network of power and communication receptacle devices. Each power and communication receptacle device comprises at least one power receptacle, at least one communication receptacle, and a power cable assembly having a dual power head. The power cable assembly is configured to provide electrical power to the at least one power receptacle. The network further comprises a plurality of interconnecting power cables. Each interconnecting power cable has a first power feeder electrically connected to the dual power head of one of the power and communication receptacle devices and a second power feeder electrically connected to the dual power head of a next power and communication receptacle device. The network further comprises a power feeding cable that comprises a power feeder for connection to a dual power head of one of the power and communication receptacles, and a device for connection to a power source.

Abstract: A patch panel comprises one or more support members supporting a plurality of cable terminations that are each operatively connectable to a respective data cable for the transmission of data. Each cable termination is operatively connected to a respective first socket that is open on a side of the patch panel such that a plug inserted into the first socket is connectable to a said data cable via a data transmission path forming part of the patch panel. The patch panel additionally includes in at least one of the data transmission paths a further connector that permits the connection in the first data transmission path of one or more additional components, such as a module providing status information or power over Ethernet capabilities.

Abstract: A patch panel assembly includes: a patch panel having a pair of arms fixed relative to each other, the arms forming an obtuse angle, each of the arms including a plurality of mounting locations for telecommunications connectors, with a vertex of the obtuse angle extending in a forward direction, the patch panel further comprising a plurality of telecommunication connectors mounted in the mounting locations; and a display module removably mounted to the patch panel, the display module having a body and a front-facing display surface, the display surface being positioned forwardly of the vertex of the obtuse angle. In this configuration, the removable display module can provide additional display area for annotations regarding the connectivity of the patch panel, and can do so with the attendant advantages of a removable display.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a cable management unit having a base section for supporting a plurality of distribution walls. The distribution walls support several ports and can form a contiguous section or several discontinuous segments. A first mounting bracket and a second mounting bracket are integrated with the base section for securing the base to a receiving structure. Some of the distribution walls can be arranged at an angle with relation to each other in order to expand the number of ports that are formed on the base.

Abstract: A scalable switch system and method for connecting a plurality of output devices to a plurality of media source includes an array of input connectors and a first array of first jumper connectors electrically connected to the array of input connectors such that at least one input connector of the array of input connectors electrically connects to a first jumper connector. The input connector connected to the first jumper connector is electrically connected to a termination resistance when the first jumper connector for the input connector is in a first jumper configuration. A second array of the second jumper connectors is configured to make available to electrically connect one of at least two input connections to an output connector of the array of output connectors. Multiple switch devices may be interconnected to fit a variety of media systems.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (100) includes a connector holder (2) defining a plurality of positioning cavities (2101) therein, and at least a slot (2103) located in a front portion of each of the positioning cavities; a plurality of grounding members (5) respectively mounted to the positioning cavities, each of the grounding members (5) having a body portion (50), a first contacting portion (51) connected to a front edge of the body portion, a second contacting portion (52) connected to a back edge of the body portion and at least an arm (53) connected to a lateral edge of the body portion, said at least an arm received in the at least a slot, and the first contacting portion disposed out of the connector holder; a plurality of connectors respectively mounted to the positioning cavities, each of the connectors having a metallic shell contacting the second contacting portion; and a metallic cage (4) enclosing the connector holder and the connectors, with the first contacting portion contacting inner surfa

Abstract: A connecting panel assembly including pivot modules that are pivotally connected to a frame of the assembly. The pivot modules include a plurality of jack modules. The jack modules have a plug opening on one side and wire terminations on an opposite side. The pivot modules are pivotally coupled at opposite ends of the frame. The pivot modules can pivot from a closed position wherein the pivot modules are aligned parallel with the frame, and an open angled position wherein the pivot modules are positioned at an angled position relative to the frame. The assembly also includes a support member that supports the pivot modules in the angled position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and systems for minimizing alien crosstalk between connectors. Specifically, the methods and systems relate to isolation and compensation techniques for minimizing alien crosstalk between connectors for use with high-speed data cabling. A frame can be configured to receive a number of connectors. Shield structures may be positioned to isolate at least a subset of the connectors from one another. The connectors can be positioned to move at least a subset of the connectors away from alignment with a common plane. A signal compensator may be configured to adjust a data signal to compensate for alien crosstalk. The connectors are configured to efficiently and accurately propagate high-speed data signals by, among other functions, minimizing alien crosstalk.

Abstract: Shielded connector assemblies for use in wiring/cabling applications are disclosed. The connector assemblies include first and second jack openings that facilitate interaction between plugs that feature different contact layouts/alignments, e.g., a first plug that features a conventional CAT 5/CAT 6 contact layout and a second plug that features a contact layout according to the IEC 60603-7-7 standard. Cable/plug combinations are also provided wherein the cable features shielded twisted pair (STP) fully shielded twisted pair (FTP) and unshielded twisted pair (UTP) wires. The cable/plug interface includes a housing wherein individual wires are brought into electrical communication with electrical contacts that are exposed relative to the exterior of the housing. The electrical contacts are positioned in quadrants of the plug housing, when viewed in cross-section, such that the plug complies with the contact geometry set forth in the IEC 60603-7-7 standard.

Abstract: There is provided a patch panel for mounting thereto a plurality of keystone style modular jacks each comprising a forward portion having a plug receiving opening moulded therein. The patch panel comprises a flat frame comprising a first plurality of like rectangular openings, each one of the first plurality of openings adapted to receive one of the plurality of jacks, and a bezel arranged behind the frame substantially co-planar therewith and comprising a second plurality of like rectangular openings, each one of the second plurality of openings aligned with and of dimensions greater than one of the first plurality of openings. The bezel has a width for accommodating the forward portion of the plurality of jacks when the plurality of jacks are received in aligned pairs of the first and the second plurality of openings. When one of the plurality of jacks is positioned within one of the second plurality of openings, the plug receiving opening is accessible via one of the first plurality of openings.

Abstract: There is provided a patch panel for mounting thereto a plurality of keystone style modular jacks each comprising a forward portion having a plug receiving opening moulded therein. The patch panel comprises a flat frame comprising a first plurality of like rectangular openings, each one of the first plurality of openings adapted to receive one of the plurality of jacks; and a flat panel arranged behind the frame substantially co-planar therewith and comprising a second plurality of like rectangular openings, each one of the second plurality of openings aligned with and of dimensions greater than a respective one of the first plurality of openings. The panel is spaced from the frame by a distance for accommodating the forward portion of the plurality of jacks when the plurality of jacks are received in aligned pairs of the first and the second plurality of openings.

Abstract: A patch panel mountable to a network rack is provided. The patch panel may include a frame with first and second mounting portions that are each located at opposite longitudinal ends of the frame. The frame may also include a first panel section adjacent to the first mounting portion and a second panel section adjacent to the second mounting portion. The first and second panel sections may be angled relative to each other. Additionally, the first panel section may include a first row of connector openings aligned along a first pitch line, with the first pitch line preferably being angled relative to the longitudinal length of the first panel section. Similarly, the second panel section may include a second row of connector openings aligned along a second pitch line, with the second pitch line preferably being angled relative to the longitudinal length of the second panel section.

Abstract: A curved or arcuate patch panel is configured to be mounted to a rack or console. The patch panel facilitates cable management functions and enhances space utilization at and around the rack/patch panel assembly. The patch panel includes an elongated patch panel element having a predominantly curved length extent and exhibiting a peak region, preferably located at the center of the patch panel. The patch panel also includes flange members that extend from the elongated patch panel element, and that define a mounting face for the patch panel. Optionally, the flange members further define an extension arm that is intermediate to the mounting face and the elongated patch panel element. The extension arm is dimensioned to facilitate at least partial recessing of the elongated patch panel element relative to the rack/console when the patch panel is mounted thereto.

Abstract: A coaxial panel comprising a frame with a plurality of openings and a mounting plate for holding a plurality of coaxial jacks that is mounted to the frame is disclosed. Each mounting plate includes an exterior surface that includes an intermating structure for slidably coupling a first mounting plate to a second identical mounting plate in a sliding direction either in a vertical orientation or a horizontal orientation. The intermating structure configured such that two coupled mounting plates cannot be pulled apart in a direction generally perpendicular to the sliding direction. The coaxial jacks mounted to the mounting plate and the mounting plate include slidably intermating alignment structures for aligning front coaxial cable connection locations of the coaxial jacks with the plurality of openings in the frame.

Abstract: Intelligent patch panels support patch cord management in communications networks. Modular patch panels can be connected to one another for the purposes of sharing power and also for the purposes of monitoring patch cord connections and reporting the status of patch cord connections to a network management system. Each port of an intelligent patch panel may be provided with out-of-band contacts to allow for monitoring and reporting of patch cord connectivity information. According to one embodiment, out-of-band contacts send identification information regarding their associated patch panel ports along a ninth wire of a patch cord.

Abstract: A packet switched telephone system includes a packet switched routing apparatus. The packet switched routing apparatus selectively associates a local telephone number with a phone call based on a called telephone number, and routes the phone call based on the called telephone number. The local telephone number may be substituted for a calling telephone number when the called telephone number corresponds to a predefined number, such as an emergency number. When the called telephone number corresponds to an emergency number, the phone call may be routed with the substituted local telephone number to a Public Safety Access Point (PSAP) that services the local area of the subscriber.

Abstract: An upgradeable patch panel assembly and associated method of upgrading a patch panel assembly. The upgradeable patch panel assembly including a panel base having an aperture sized to receive a scanner interface cable. The method including removing a first cover from the panel base, inserting a scanner interface cable through the existing aperture in the panel base, and attached an upgraded cover to the panel base. Upgrading the patch panel assembly is completed while the assembly remains mounted to a frame and without disconnecting rear cable connections. The upgraded patch panel assembly provides jack-occupancy monitoring capabilities.

Abstract: An aircraft wiring installation connecting a set of fuel side wires in an aircraft fuel tank to a set of airside wires outside the fuel tank, the installation comprising: a connector box having a fuel side wall (22) and an airside wall (21); one or more connectors (40, 43) carried by the fuel side wall (22) which connect the fuel side wires to the airside wires; a fairing (6) partially covering the airside wall (21); and one or more holes (30) in the airside wall through which the airside wires pass from the connector box into the fairing (6).

Abstract: A connectivity system capable of use with a desk (199) having a surface containing an aperture (120) includes a grommet (210, 610, 1010, 1210) and a connection hub (220, 620, 1020, 1220). The grommet has an interior surface (212, 612, 1012, 1212). The connection hub includes a connection port (221, 621, 1121, 1321) and a perimeter (222, 622, 1022, 1222). The surface of the desk defines a first plane (150) that forms a division between a first side (160) of the first plane and a second side (170) of the first plane. A portion of the perimeter of the connection hub is spaced apart from the interior surface of the grommet such that the perimeter and the interior surface define a passageway (310, 710, 720, 1070, 1080, 1270) therebetween through which a cable may be passed from the first side to the second side of the surface of the desk.

Abstract: A telecommunications patch panel is provided having a plurality of connector modules rotatably mounted to a frame member. Each connector module has a front face and an opposite facing rear face, and each front face includes a plurality of connector jacks. Each rear face includes a plurality of wire termination blocks. The wire termination blocks are electrically connected to the connector jacks. Each connector module is rotatable about a rotation axis relative to the frame member. A lock selectively locks each connector module to the frame member as desired. The connector jacks and the connector modules are arranged in linear arrays perpendicular to the axis of rotation.

Abstract: A dual-card connector has an insulating housing. The insulating housing has a top surface which defines a first surface and a second surface, the second surface is lower than and adjoins the first surface. A plurality of first and second terminals is respectively mounted to the first and second surface. A shell assembled with the insulating housing has a first cover, a connecting portion extending downwards from an edge of the first cover, and a second cover extending opposite to the first cover from a lower portion of the connecting portion such that the second cover is lower than the first cover. The connecting portion is supported on a place of the first surface adjacent to the second surface; the first and the second cover are respectively disposed above the first and second surface to form a first insertion space and a second insertion space therebetween.

Abstract: A patch panel with angled connector modules for mounting to a telecommunications rack comprising a frame comprising a flat elongate frame member having an opening formed therein for mounting one of the connector module. The outer vertical surfaces of each connector module are outwardly angled relative to one another to form a generally V-shape when viewed from above. The modules are reversible and two modules can therefore be mounted to the frame member with a reversed left-to-right orientation. A pattern of modules can thus be created on a single frame as well as along the length of the rack by stacking a plurality of frames one on top of the other. In particular, two modules can be mounted such that their outer vertical surfaces are either substantially parallel or intersect at an angle.

Abstract: A telecommunications patch panel is provided having a plurality of connector modules rotatably mounted to a frame member. Each connector module has a front face and an opposite facing rear face, and each front face includes a plurality of connector jacks. Each rear face includes a plurality of wire termination blocks. The wire termination blocks are electrically connected to the connector jacks. Each connector module is rotatable about a rotation axis relative to the frame member. A lock selectively locks each connector module to the frame member as desired. The connector jacks and the connector modules are arranged in linear arrays perpendicular to the axis of rotation.

Abstract: Intelligent patch panels support patch cord management in communications networks. Modular patch panels can be connected to one another for the purposes of sharing power and also for the purposes of monitoring patch cord connections and reporting the status of patch cord connections to a network management system. Each port of an intelligent patch panel may be provided with out-of-band contacts to allow for monitoring and reporting of patch cord connectivity information. According to one embodiment, out-of-band contacts send identification information regarding their associated patch panel ports along a ninth wire of a patch cord.

Abstract: A telecommunications patch panel is provided having a plurality of connector modules rotatably mounted to a frame member. Each connector module has a front face and an opposite facing rear face, and each front face includes a plurality of connector jacks. Each rear face includes a plurality of wire termination blocks. The wire termination blocks are electrically connected to the connector jacks. Each connector module is rotatable about a rotation axis relative to the frame member. A lock selectively locks each connector module to the frame member as desired. The connector jacks and the connector modules are arranged in linear arrays perpendicular to the axis of rotation.

Abstract: A coaxial switching jack with a pair of coaxial assemblies mounted within a housing having a pair of front openings. The coaxial assemblies each include a center conductor and a shell conductor. The center conductors are connected by a first spring and the shell conductors are connected by a second spring. Insertion of a coaxial cable connector within one of the front openings deflects the springs from the corresponding coaxial assembly and disconnects the center and shell conductors of the two assemblies. The jack may also be configured to provide an electrical connection between the center and shell conductors of the second coaxial assembly if a coaxial cable connector is inserted within the first coaxial assembly. The connection between the center and shell conductors of the second coaxial assembly may allow for selection of a desired electrical impedance.

Abstract: An electrical power blade connector includes a dielectric housing having a mating cavity for receiving a mating connector inserted into the cavity through an open front end thereof in a mating direction. A pair of blade support arms project forwardly within the cavity. The support arms are spaced laterally of the mating direction. Each support arm has a pair of spaced grooves which open toward the other support arm. The grooves extend in the mating direction. A pair of blade terminals are supported in the pairs of grooves in the pair of support arms in spaced, generally parallel planes.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (100) includes a connector holder (2) including a low cover (21) engaging with an up cover (22) to define a hollow portion; a number of connectors (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) being received in the hollow portion of the connector holder; a metal shell (4) enclosing a receiving space to accommodate the connector holder (2) and at least one cable retainer (31) extending rearward from a back edge of the connector holder (2).

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (1) for connecting electrically plural cards to a PCB (3) includes at least one first connector (10) and at least one first latch (11) for positioning at least one first card (4) therebetween in a parallel relation with the PCB in which a first card inserting direction and a first card positioning position are defined; at least one second connector (20) and at least one second latch (21) for positioning at least one second card (5) therebetween in a parallel relation with the PCB in which a second card inserting direction and a second card positioning position are defined; the first card inserting direction is intersectant with the second card inserting direction; and the first card positioning position and the second card positioning position are in different levels above the PCB.

Abstract: A telecommunications patch panel, including a frame member including a plurality of connector module mounts; and a plurality of connector modules, each being coupled to one of said mounts in one of a plurality of positions about an axis of rotation, wherein a first side of each connector module of said modules includes a plurality first of connector jacks in electrical communication with a second connector jack coupled to an opposite facing second side of the module

Abstract: A keying system to control a mating interface between a plurality of mating jacks and plugs in a coaxial telecommunications panel.

Abstract: A connector assembly or interface cassette (300), comprising a housing (304) comprising a jack interface (314), said jack interface having a receptacle jack (370) therein, said receptacle jack being configured to receive a plug; and a sensor bezel (20) removably attachable to said jack interface, said sensor bezel comprising a cavity extending therethrough to allow passage of a plug when inserted into said receptacle jack, said sensor bezel including a circuit board proximate said jack cavity, and at least one sensor contact (340) aligned with, and configured to engage, a sensor probe associated with a plug insertable into said receptacle jack, characterised in that the bezel includes connection means (22) accessible from the front of the bezel whereby the bezel can be electrically connected to a sensing component independently of any components inside the said housing.

Abstract: Intelligent patch panels support patch cord management in communications networks. Modular patch panels can be connected to one another for the purposes of sharing power and also for the purposes of monitoring patch cord connections and reporting the status of patch cord connections to a network management system. Each port of an intelligent patch panel may be provided with out-of-band contacts to allow for monitoring and reporting of patch cord connectivity information. According to one embodiment, out-of-band contacts send identification information regarding their associated patch panel ports along a ninth wire of a patch cord.

Abstract: A patch panel, of the type for mounting to a rack system in a network closet, includes a plurality of openings for receiving bezels. The bezels may be connected to the patch panel by a snap-lock arrangement. Each bezel includes one or more ports for receiving a jack unit. The ports open in an angled direction toward a lateral side of the bezel. A surface is formed to a lateral side of the port, which accommodates snap locking features of a jack unit and a removable label over the snap locking features.