Patents Assigned to ADC GmbH
  • Publication number: 20080305674
    Abstract: The invention relates to a wire connection module, comprising a two-part housing and a number of contact elements (10), the contact elements (10) having at least one connection side, which is in the form of a contact for connecting wires, the contact element (10) further having an interface, via which surge protection elements can be connected, the first housing part (2) being formed with receptacles (20, 21), into which two-pole surge arresters (24) are inserted, the contact element (10) has a contact face (13), which is in the form of an interface for the surge arrester, protrudes into the receptacle (20, 21) and makes contact with a first pole of the surge arrester (24), contact being made with the other pole of the surge arrester (24) by means of a ground element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: ADC GmbH
    Inventor: Heiko Neumetzler
  • Publication number: 20080305686
    Abstract: The invention relates to a plug-type connector (1) for printed circuit boards, comprising a two-part housing and a number of contact elements (10), the contact elements (10) each having two connection sides the one connection side being in the form of a contact for connecting wires and the other connection side being in the form of a pluggable contact for a printed circuit board, the contact element (10) further having an interface, via which surge protection elements can be connected, the housing being formed with receptacles (20, 21), into which two-pole surge arresters (24) are inserted, the interfaces of the contact plane (10) protruding into the receptacles (20, 21) and each making contact with a first pole of the surge arresters (24), contact being made with the other pole of the surge arresters (24) by means of a ground element, in each case two receptacles (20, 21) being arranged in the transverse direction (Q) of the housing, which receptacles are separated by a common wall (22), the contacts for con
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: ADC GmbH
    Inventor: Heiko Neumetzler
  • Patent number: 7460757
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for coupling fiber optic cables. Said device comprises at least one module, which is equipped with at least one retaining unit for retaining at least two cassettes. The invention is characterized in that: a cassette is configured with at least one coupling element; at least one strand bundle can be fixed to the module, whereby said strand bundle can be split into at least two strands comprising at least one fiber optic cable; an excess length of strand can be retained by a cassette, the fiber optic cable or cables being connected to the coupling element and the cassette together with its retained strand being detachably connected to the retaining unit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2008
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Elke Hoehne, Klaus Klein, Steffen Laurisch
  • Publication number: 20080293268
    Abstract: The distribution connecting module for telecommunications and data systems technology, comprises a housing inside of which input and output contacts for connecting lines and wires are placed, said contacts being accessible from the exterior. The housing is provided with a cavity inside of which at least one printed circuit board is placed. The input and output contacts are situated on the opposing faces of the housing. The input contacts are provided in the form of at least one connector strip with insulation displacement contacts. The input and output contacts can be detachably connected to the printed circuit board. The connector strip supporting the input contacts is detachably connected to the housing via a front part. The insulation displacement contacts are connected to the printed circuit board via fork contacts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2008
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Applicant: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Ralf-Dieter Busse, Joachim Stark, Harald Klein, Antony Nijhuis
  • Publication number: 20080266049
    Abstract: The invention relates to an active distribution device (1) in the subscriber access area, comprising a multi-service access node (2) which has one interface to a switching center and at least two interfaces to a distribution device, with a first message service being provided via the at least one first interface (7) to the distribution device (3), and a second message service being provided via the at least one second interface (8), the first and/or second interfaces (7, 8) being connected to the distribution device (3), in which the distribution device (3) comprises a changeover device (11) and a switching matrix (12), the first interfaces (7) are connected to first inputs (13) of the changeover device (11), at least the second interfaces (8) are connected to inputs (18) of the switching matrix (12), with the number of inputs (18) of the switching matrix (12) being less than the number of inputs (13) of the changeover device (11), the outputs (15) of the switching matrix (12) being connected to second inputs
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2006
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: ADC GmbH
    Inventor: Jorg Franzke
  • Publication number: 20080254672
    Abstract: An electrical connector (10) having a contact element (50) retained in a hollow body (12.) The body (12) has an internal socket structure (44) for receiving an end of the contact element (50) so that insulation displacement contacts (54) of this engage and make electrical connection to wires (70) of an incoming cable (16) to which the connector is connected. Fingers (56) of the connector element (50) extend externally of the connector body and carry electrical contacts (82).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Publication date: October 16, 2008
    Applicant: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Wayne Dennes, Michael Sielaff
  • Publication number: 20080247112
    Abstract: The invention relates to a protective plug (1) for a connection module (30), in particular in a terminal distribution box, comprising at least one surge arrester (5), a plastic housing (2), at least two connection contacts and at least one ground contact, it being possible, via the connection contacts, for the surge arrester (5) to be connected to connection contacts of a connection module (30), and it being possible, via the ground contact, for an electrical connection to be produced between the surge arrester (5) and a grounding rail (32) arranged below the connection module (30), the surge arrester (5) being arranged on a printed circuit board (4), the connection contacts being in the form of twin fork contacts (3), and the twin fork contacts (3) being formed with a stop (3c), which stops at a stop edge in the housing (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2006
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Applicant: ADC GMBH
    Inventor: Adrian Benedetto
  • Publication number: 20080227329
    Abstract: The invention relates to an insulation displacement plug-in connector for telecommunications and data technology, comprising a housing (45) and a number of contact elements (43), wherein the contact elements (43) each comprise an insulation displacement contact (54) for connecting cores and a pin contact (53) for making contact with a printed circuit board, wherein at least one extension (55) is arranged between the insulation displacement contact (54) and the pin contact (53).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2006
    Publication date: September 18, 2008
    Applicant: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Harald Klein, Dominic Joseph Louwagie, Manfred Muller
  • Publication number: 20080219282
    Abstract: The invention relates to a customer termination point (1) in the subscriber premises of a telecommunication and/or data link, comprising at least one device for connecting subscriber lines, wherein the customer termination point (1) comprises at least two devices for subscriber lines of at least two providers (a-c), wherein in each case one subscriber line of the various providers (a-c) is connected to a common switching element (6) having at least two inputs (7a-c), wherein an output (7d) of the switching element (6) is connected to a subscriber connection (10) or a device for connecting subscriber lines, wherein each switching element (6) has at least one control input (S) by means of which one of the at least two inputs (7a-c) is switched through to the output (7d) of the switching element, and a method for changing providers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2008
    Publication date: September 11, 2008
    Applicant: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Jorg Adomeit, Jorg Franzke
  • Publication number: 20080210829
    Abstract: The invention relates to a strain-relief device for cables, in particular optical waveguide cables, the strain-relief device (1) comprising a lower part (10), which is in the form of a U in cross section, and an upper part (30), the lower part (10) is formed on its limbs (12) on one end side (16) with a pivot bearing and on the opposite end side (13) with latching tabs (14), which are arranged on the inner sides of the limbs (12), the upper part (30) comprising at least two sprung lateral limbs (31), on whose outer side in each case at least one latching projection (35) is arranged, which latching projections (35), in the assembled state, latch behind the latching tabs (14) on the lower part (10), and comprising spindle means, which can be inserted into the pivot bearing in the lower part (10), and to a wire-guiding element (60), in particular for optical waveguide wires, the wire-guiding element (60) comprising a lower part (40) and an upper part (50), the lower part (40) being formed in the longitudinal dir
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicant: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Ulrich Hetzer, Frank Mossner, Hans-Joachim Faika
  • Patent number: 7419309
    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: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Hans-Joachim Faika, Dietrich Rund, Hans-Peter Sandeck
  • Patent number: 7419384
    Abstract: The invention relates to a plug (11) for connection strips used in telecommunication and data technology, comprising a bottom part (1) and a top part (12) made of plastic, which are connected to each other, and at least one contact element (5) which can be plugged into a tapping contact of a connection strip. The bottom part (1) is longer than the top part (12) and is provided with electroplated metallic structures which form at least the contact element (5) and extend to the lower edge (9) of the bottom part (1). Also disclosed is a method for producing the inventive plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2008
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Heiko Neumetzler, Harald Klein, Joachim Stark
  • Publication number: 20080203867
    Abstract: The invention relates to a modular housing wall (1) for telecommunications and data technology devices, and to a method for the production thereof, comprising at least one covering element (2) for forming a flat wall section and at least one detent rail (10) for fixing the at least one covering element (2). The at least one covering element (2) has, at least in part, a U-shaped cross-section with a number of detent means (5), and the detent rail (10) has fastening means comprising notches (13a), and the detent means (5) for hanging the covering element (2) on the detent rail (10) are brought into contact with said fastening means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2006
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Applicant: ADC GmbH
    Inventor: Bernd Delakowitz
  • Publication number: 20080194145
    Abstract: The invention relates to a connecting socket (1) for a data network, comprising a housing (2) and at least one female connector (53), the housing (2) being made of plastic, and the inner surfaces of the housing (2) being at least partially metallized.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2008
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Ulrich Hetzer, Frank Mossner, Ferenc Nad, Sabine Zimmer
  • Publication number: 20080194133
    Abstract: The invention relates to a plug connection (1) which comprises a connector and an associated connector holder and is fastened in a front panel, with a securing element (20) being used to secure the connector against being pulled out when inserted in the connector holder, with the securing element (20) having at least one latching element (24) and at least one cover part, with the latching element (24) being used to connect the securing element (20) to the connector holder and/or the front panel in a captive manner, and with the cover part of the securing element (20) covering a grip region (13) of the connector and/or clamping the cable (15) behind the grip region (13), and to an associated securing element (20).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2006
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Applicant: ADC GmbH
    Inventor: Anne Kramer
  • Patent number: 7410369
    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: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Ralf-Dieter Busse, Harald Klein, Joachim Stark
  • Publication number: 20080188141
    Abstract: The invention relates to a pressure module (30) for locking a female connector in a connecting socket, comprising a guide body (31), a spring (32) and a cable fixing element (33), with the spring (32) being able to act on the cable fixing element (33).
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2008
    Publication date: August 7, 2008
    Applicant: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Ulrich Hetzer, Frank Moessner
  • Patent number: 7407389
    Abstract: The distribution connecting module for telecommunications and data systems technology, comprises a housing inside of which input and output contacts for connecting lines and wires are placed, said contacts being accessible from the exterior. The housing is provided with a cavity inside of which at least one printed circuit board is placed. The input and output contacts are situated on the opposing faces of the housing. The input contacts are provided in the form of at least one connector strip with insulation displacement contacts. The input and output contacts can be detachably connected to the printed circuit board. The connector strip supporting the input contacts is detachably connected to the housing via a front part. The insulation displacement contacts are connected to the printed circuit board via fork contacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Ralf-Dieter Busse, Joachim Stark, Harald Klein, Antony Nijhuis
  • Patent number: 7401402
    Abstract: The invention relates to a method for high-frequency tuning a high-frequency plug connector, comprising a printed circuit board that has both contact points for high-frequency contacts as well as contact points for insulation displacement contacts. Each contact point for the high-frequency contacts is connected to one respective contact point for the insulation displacement contacts. Capacitive couplings, which cause a near-end crosstalk, occur between the high-frequency contacts. At least one first conductor path, which is connected on only one side to a contact point of an electrical contact, is situated on the printed circuit board that, together with at least one second conductor path, which is situated on and/or inthe printed circuit board, forms a capacitor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Peter Bresche, Ulrich Hetzer
  • Patent number: 7402085
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a telecommunications jack including a housing having a port for receiving a plug. The jack also includes a plurality of contact springs adapted to make electrical contact with the plug when the plug is inserted into the port of the housing, and a plurality of wire termination contacts for terminating wires to the jack. The jack further includes a circuit board that electrically connects the contact springs to the wire termination contacts. The circuit board includes first and second conductive layers separated by a relatively thin dielectric layer. The first and second conductive layers include a crosstalk compensation arrangement having spaced-apart capacitor members. The relatively thin dielectric layer allows a high level of capacitance to be generated between the capacitor members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2008
    Assignee: ADC GmbH
    Inventors: Bernard Harold Hammond, Jr., David Patrick Murray, Ian Robert George