Abstract: Telecommunications patch panel (10) comprising a mounting interface for mounting the patch panel (10) in a mounting location of a rack, wherein the mounting interface comprises fixation means (120) for suspending and securely fixing the patch panel (10) on the rack. The fixation means (120) is/are linearly movable, relative to the mounting interface, in a first direction between a first position and a second position, and in a second direction between the second position and a third position.

Abstract: A telecommunications module (1) comprises at least one pair of contact elements (13, 15) each extending between opposed sides (7, 8) of the module and having contacts (9, 10) at each end to which connections can be made. Each contact element comprises first and second parts (17, 19), the first part being resiliently-biased into engagement with the second part at a disconnection point (21), and a separating member (23) is located between the disconnection points of the pair of contact elements. The separating member (23) is shaped to deflect a probe (29), inserted into the module from one of the opposed sides, towards the disconnection point of a selected one of the pair of contact elements to break the engagement between the first and second parts of that contact element.

Abstract: Telecommunications patch panel (10) comprising a mounting interface for mounting the patch panel (10) in a mounting location of a rack, wherein the mounting interface comprises fixation means (120) for suspending and securely fixing the patch panel (10) on the rack. The fixation means (120) is/are linearly movable, relative to the mounting interface, in a first direction between a first position and a second position, and in a second direction between the second position and a third position.

Abstract: In the field of telecommunication and data transmission, a jack support structure for fixing a plurality of modular telecommunications jacks on a patch panel. The jack support structure has at least two parallel rows of jack cavities, and fixing means for fixing the jack support structure on a patch panel, characterized by the fixing means being positioned only between two adjacent rows.

Abstract: A bundled wire guide is insertable within an interior portion of a carrier/telecommunication module assembly. The bundled wire guide includes at least one channel configured to receive and guide at least a first wire bundle such that the at least one channel extends from a back frame of the carrier to a hinge portion of the telecommunication module and individual wires of the first wire bundle are insertable in the telecommunication module. The bundled wire guide, when installed as part of the carrier, provides one or more closed wire channels that mechanically protect the wire bundles. In addition, the bundled wire guide provides a mechanism to install wires through the back frame of the carrier without having to open or pivot the carrier/module assembly.

Abstract: In the field of telecommunication and data transmission, a jack support structure for fixing a plurality of modular telecommunications jacks on a patch panel. The jack support structure has at least two parallel rows of jack cavities, and fixing means for fixing the jack support structure on a patch panel, characterized by the fixing means being positioned only between two adjacent rows.

Abstract: A shielding is (210) attachable at a rear side of a connector (10), with which a cable (220) having a cable shielding (218) is connectable from the rear side, and has a connector shielding (214) and at least one extension (216) connectable with the cable shielding (218) and mountable to at least two different entry portions (234) of the connector shielding (214) and/or displaceable to at least two different entry portions (234) of the connector shielding (214) along the same.

Abstract: A telecommunications module (1) comprises at least one pair of contact elements (13, 15) each extending between opposed sides (7, 8) of the module and having contacts (9, 10) at each end to which connections can be made. Each contact element comprises first and second parts (17, 19), the first part being resiliently-biased into engagement with the second part at a disconnection point (21), and a separating member (23) is located between the disconnection points of the pair of contact elements. The separating member (23) is shaped to deflect a probe (29), inserted into the module from one of the opposed sides, towards the disconnection point of a selected one of the pair of contact elements to break the engagement between the first and second parts of that contact element.

Abstract: A bundled wire guide is insertable within an interior portion of a carrier/telecommunication module assembly. The bundled wire guide includes at least one channel configured to receive and guide at least a first wire bundle such that the at least one channel extends from a back frame of the carrier to a hinge portion of the telecommunication module and individual wires of the first wire bundle are insertable in the telecommunication module. The bundled wire guide, when installed as part of the carrier, provides one or more closed wire channels that mechanically protect the wire bundles. In addition, the bundled wire guide provides a mechanism to install wires through the back frame of the carrier without having to open or pivot the carrier/module assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a telecommunication assembly 1 comprising, at least one termination module 2 having contacts for connecting wires and contacts for connecting electronic components and a carrier 3 for carrying the termination module, wherein the termination module is pivotally attached to the carrier and can be pivoted from a closed position relative to the carrier into an open position. The termination module 2 is attached to the carrier 3 over a pivot adapter 7 and the pivot adapter 7 is detachably attached to the carrier 3. According to the invention at least two pivot adapters 7 of at least two of the termination modules 2 are fixed to each other. The invention further relates to a method for upgrading a telecommunication assembly.

Abstract: The invention comprises a termination tool (1) for terminating electrical conductors (19) to an insulation displacement connector (IDC) block (11) comprising: at least one anchor portion (2) for fixing the termination tool to the IDC block; at least one body portion (3) pivotable between an open position and a closed position relative to the IDC block for urging at least one electrical conductor into an IDC element of the IDC block and an integral hinge (4) portion between the anchor portion and the body portion that enables the body portion to pivot between the open position and the closed position. The invention also comprises an insulation displacement connector (IDC) block (11) having the inventive termination tool secured thereto. The invention further comprises a method of electrically connecting an electrical conductor to an insulation displacement (IDC) block by using the inventive termination tool.

Abstract: A connector (10) in the field of telecommunications has contacts (12) with which wires are connectable inside the connector (10), and at least three wire openings (16, 116), each opening (16, 116) being adapted to accommodate at least two wires and exposed on an outside of the connector (10) distal from the contacts, the wire openings (16, 116) being exposed in at least three different directions.

Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly of at least one carrier (12), at least one telecommunications module (10) mounted on the carrier (12) and at least two grounding elements (14, 16), at least one grounding element (14) being fitted to the telecommunications module, and at least one grounding element (16) being fitted to the carrier (12), wherein the grounding elements (14, 16) are in direct contact with each other and can be pivoted with regard to each other while keeping the contact.

Abstract: A telecommunications module (10) has contacts (12, 14, 16) for connecting wires therewith, the contacts (12, 14, 16) being arranged in a number of substantially parallel rows, which is three or a multiple of three, at least one row of contacts (12, 14, 16) which is assigned to transmit a specific signal, such as a POTS, a line or a DSLAM signal, being assigned to transmit a different signal than any adjacent row of contacts within each multiple of three rows.

Abstract: A carrier useful in the field of telecommunications to which a plurality of telecommunications modules are mountable. The carrier includes at least one spacer adapted to create a wire or cable slack by spacing the wires or cables from that part of the carrier on which the spacer is provided. An assembly comprising at least one carrier and at least one telecommunications module is also disclosed.

Abstract: A connector (10) in the field of telecommunications has contacts (12) with which wires are connectable inside the connector (10), and at least three wire openings (16, 116), each opening (16, 116) being adapted to accommodate at least two wires and exposed on an outside of the connector (10) distal from the contacts, the wire openings (16, 116) being exposed in at least three different directions.

Abstract: A shielding is (210) attachable at a rear side of a connector (10), with which a cable (220) having a cable shielding (218) is connectable from the rear side, and has a connector shielding (214) and at least one extension (216) connectable with the cable shielding (218) and mountable to at least two different entry portions (234) of the connector shielding (214) and/or displaceable to at least two different entry portions (234) of the connector shielding (214) along the same.

Abstract: An overvoltage protection module can be fitted to a telecommunications module having telecommunications contacts, to which telecommunications lines are connectable, and has at least two overvoltage protectors, at least one ground contact, and at least two pairs of protection module contacts for contacting the telecommunications contacts at contact points, so that at least two telecommunications lines are protectable, wherein the contact points are located on at least two different levels, and both contacts of each pair of protection module contacts are connected to the same overvoltage protector.

Abstract: A connector in the field of telecommunications has connector contacts with at least one bend and at least one capacitor with capacitor leads which are connectable to the connector contacts in the vicinity of the bends of the connector contacts. A combination of at least one such connector and at least one second connector, wherein the second connector acts, in the fitted state, on the connector contacts so as to connect the capacitor leads therewith, is disclosed.

Abstract: Telecommunications modules (10) having contacts (12) adapted generally to connect wires therewith and arranged in at least one row defining a row direction (R), the contacts (12) comprising a length direction (L) extending substantially perpendicular to the row direction (R), wherein a projected length of at least one contact (12.3, 12.4) is smaller than the projected length of at least one adjacent contact (12.1, 12.2, 12.5) of the same row. Methods of using and making such modules are also provided.