Patents Assigned to ADC GmbH
  • DISTRIBUTOR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPTICAL FIBERS
    Publication number: 20090067802
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of a device for coupling fibre optic cables include at least one module equipped with at least one retaining unit for retaining at least two cassettes. Each cassette, which is configured with at least one coupling element, is pivotally and removeably attached to the retaining unit. Each cassette is configured to receive and store an excess length of the first optical fiber from the receiving structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Elke Hoehne, Klaus Klein, Steffen Laurisch
  • CONNECTING ELEMENT COMPRISING A HOUSING FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND/OR DATA CABLES
    Publication number: 20090068901
    Abstract: The invention relates to a connecting element (1) having a housing, with attachment means for attachment of the housing to a mounting rail (4) being arranged on the lower face of the housing, and with at least one connection for telecommunications and/or data cables being arranged in the housing, in which case the housing is formed in at least two parts and comprises an upper part (2) and a lower part (3) which are latched to one another, with the attachment means for the mounting rail (4) being arranged on the lower part (3) and the upper part (2) having at least one holder (23) for the connection (34) with the lower part (3) being formed with at least one bearing and the upper part (2) being formed with a corresponding bearing holder via which the upper part (2) is attached to the lower part (3) such that it can pivot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2006
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: ADC GmbH
    Inventor: Ferenc Nad
  • Distribution connection module for telecommunications and data systems technology
    Publication number: 20090068893
    Abstract: A distribution connection module (1) for telecommunications and data technology includes a housing (3) in which input and output contacts (4, 5) for the connection of cables or wires are arranged such that they are externally accessible. The housing (3) is designed with a cavity in which functional elements are arranged between the input and output contacts (4, 5).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Ralf-Dieter Busse, Harald Klein, Joachim Stark
  • TELECOMMUNICATION PATCH PANEL
    Publication number: 20090068881
    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
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Applicant: ADC GmbH
    Inventor: Leonard James Patchett
  • PLUG-TYPE CONNECTOR FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND DATA ENGINEERING
    Publication number: 20090053938
    Abstract: The invention relates to a plug-in connector (1) for telecommunications and data technology for the purpose of connecting a symmetrical data cable, the plug-in connector (1) comprising an electrically insulating plug-in connector housing (2) as well as first contacts (8) and second contacts (7), contact being made with a plurality of core pairs of a symmetrical data cable by means of the first contacts, and it being possible for an electrical contact to be produced with the contacts of a complementary plug-in connector by means of the second contacts, in each case two first contacts being assigned to a core pair, and a second contact being assigned to each first contact, the first contacts being DC-connected to their associated second contacts, in each case one common-mode filter arrangement being assigned to all of the core pairs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2007
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Applicant: ADC GmbH
    Inventor: Hartmut Borchardt
  • Fiber optic enclosure
    Patent number: 7496269
    Abstract: A fiber optic enclosure for enclosing optical fiber connections includes a housing, a bulkhead, and a cover assembly. The housing has a base and a first sidewall oppositely disposed from a second sidewall. The base and the first and second sidewalls, which extend outwardly from the base, define an interior region with an open-front portion and an open-side portion. The bulkhead is disposed in the interior region of the housing. The cover assembly has a first cover plate that has a first end portion pivotally engaged with the housing and a second end portion pivotally engaged with a second cover plate. The first cover plate closes the open-side portion of the housing and the second cover plate closes at least a portion of the open-front portion of the housing when the cover assembly is in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventor: Scott David Lee
  • Slip-over distribution cabinet
    Patent number: 7492575
    Abstract: The invention relates to a distribution cabinet which is usually set up outdoors and accommodates the technical, for example electrical or optical, distribution installations for, for example, weak-current systems, for example telephone systems, with associated power-supply devices and cable-terminal/connection devices for a certain area, and also to a method for exchanging, in particular increasing the size of, the body of a distribution cabinet, the exchange of which body is unproblematical and with which method the distribution cabinet remains at the original location and consequently no new installation approval or construction approval is necessary.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Günter Irmer, Helmut Perschon
  • Distribution module for converting between symmetrical and asymmetrical data transmission paths
    Patent number: 7491093
    Abstract: The invention relates to a distribution module for converting between symmetric and non-symmetric data transmission paths. Said distribution module comprises a housing in which a transformer is arranged for adjusting impedance, first contacts for connecting at least one non-symmetric data cable, and second contacts for connecting at least one symmetric data cable. The first and second contacts are disposed on opposite faces of the housing. The second contacts are embodied as at least one RJ45 plug-in connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2009
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Heiko Neumetzler, Harald Klein, Johann Oltmanns, Antony Nijhuis
  • Connecting Module to be Used in Telecommunication and Data Technology
    Publication number: 20090029588
    Abstract: Disclosed is a connecting module which is to be used in telecommunication and data technology and comprises a housing, electric contacts for connecting wires and/or cables, and at least one fastening element that allows the connecting module to be fixed to an assembly frame. Said fastening element is embodied at least in two parts, encompassing a first fastening piece and a second fastening piece. The connecting module can be put on the assembly frame by means of the first fastening piece and can be locked on the assembly frame with the aid of the second fastening piece.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2005
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Applicant: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Heiko Neumetzler, Harald Klein, Johann Oltmanns, Antony Nijhuis
  • Upgradeable telecommunications patch panel and method of upgrading same
    Patent number: 7479032
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Alastair Hoath, Stephen John Hough, Stephen James Morris, Gordon John White
  • ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR HAVING A PROTECTIVE DOOR ELEMENT
    Publication number: 20090017656
    Abstract: An electrical connector including a housing having a socket shaped to at least partially receive a mating plug; a plurality of electrically conductive contact elements at least partially extending into said socket for effecting electrical connection with corresponding electrically conductive contacts of the plug; and a door element coupled to the housing, wherein the door element is mounted for slidable movement along a nonlinear path between an open position whereby the socket is laid open for engagement by the mating plug and a closed position whereby access to the socket is inhibited.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2008
    Publication date: January 15, 2009
    Applicant: ADC GmbH
    Inventor: Scott David Lee
  • Coupling for optical-fiber connectors
    Patent number: 7470068
    Abstract: A coupling (1) for receiving at least two plug-in connectors (2) which are joined to glass fiber cables, comprising at least one moveable cover (14) which is associated with a sheath opening (121), said cover covering the opening (121) of the sheath in a first position, and being able to be moved into a second position by introducing a plug-in connector (2), whereupon the cover (14) releases the opening (121) in the sheath, said cover (14) comprising a bent metallic leaf spring (141) and said leaf spring (141) being unstressed in the first position and the curvature of the leaf spring (141) being selected in such a way that a ferrule (23) of the plug-in connector (2) never comes into contact with the leaf spring (141) during the insertion process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2008
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Eberhard Kahle, Anne Kramer, Jörg Adomeit
  • OPTICAL FIBER PLUG CONNECTOR
    Publication number: 20080317413
    Abstract: The invention relates to an optical fibre plug connector, comprising at least one pair of plug connectors and a coupling, whereby each plug connector comprises a ferrule, each two ferrules of a pair of plug connectors are detachably guided and aligned together within a guide sleeve and the coupling has a housing, for each of the plug connectors. According to the invention, a compact space-saving optical fibre plug connector made from few components may be achieved, whereby the coupling is made from only one component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2008
    Publication date: December 25, 2008
    Applicant: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Hans-Joachim Faika, Dietrich Rund, Hans-Peter Sandeck
  • GROUNDING COMB, IN PARTICULAR FOR A PLUG-TYPE CONNECTOR FOR PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS
    Publication number: 20080305661
    Abstract: The invention relates to a grounding comb (6), in particular for a plug-type connector (1) for printed circuit boards, comprising a carrier (15) which extends in the longitudinal direction and on which laterally sprung contact lugs (16) are arranged, the contact lugs (16) lying exactly opposite one another on the two longitudinal sides.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: ADC GmbH
    Inventor: Heiko Neumetzler
  • Cable Connector For Printed Circuit Boards
    Publication number: 20080305684
    Abstract: The invention relates to a cable connector for printed circuit boards, said cable connector comprising a housing and at least two contact elements, each contact element being provided with a contact for connecting electrical wires, and a tuning-fork contact for contacting a printed circuit board. A surge arrester inside the housing is electrically arranged between the contact elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2005
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Heiko Neumetzler, Harald Klein
  • Contact assembly
    Patent number: D585845
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2009
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventor: Wayne William Dennes
  • Base for connection module
    Patent number: D587200
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Brent David Allwood, Jeffrey Allen Glen
  • Connection module
    Patent number: D587201
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Brent David Allwood, Jeffrey Allen Glen
  • Electrical connector
    Patent number: D587203
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2009
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Wayne William Dennes, Jeffrey Allan Glen
  • Insert for connection module
    Patent number: D587651
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Brent David Allwood, Jeffrey Allen Glen