Abstract: The invention relates to a connector block for separating a plurality of insulated conductors of an electronic data cable, said connector block containing: a plurality of slits arranged in a row along a common side of the connector block; a plurality of insulation displacement contacts comprising forked contact sections which at least partially extend into respective individual slits in order to electrically separate the insulated conductors; and a cable manager which is coupled to another side of the connector block and extends outwardly therefrom. The cable manager is embodied in such a way as to secure the conductors in substantially fixed positions between one end of the sheath of the data cable and the insulation displacement contacts.

Abstract: A broadband over power line housing which allows coupling between power lines and a broadband signal system. Cables enter and exit from a first housing portion. Connection circuitry is housed in a second housing unit selectively connectable to the first housing unit. A latch provides the selective connection, and includes three positions: a first latched position wherein the circuitry within the first and second housing units is electrically connected; a second latched position wherein the circuitry is disconnected; and a disconnected position where the first and second housing portions can be separated from one another. In one embodiment, the latch is operated with a hook stick between the first and second positions, allowing an operator to engage or disengage the circuitry from the ground. A visual indicator may be provided to indicate to the operator when the housing is in the latched and electrically disconnected state.

Abstract: A cable manager for arranging a plurality of electronic data cables in fixed positions for presentation to corresponding connection positions of an electronic communications connector block, including a plurality of cable guides for securing sections of the cables in spaced apart positions so that they converge at a common location remote from the cable manager.

Abstract: A power outlet for effecting an electrical connection between an electric device and insulated conductors of an electric power cable, including a socket having apertures including electrically conductive socket contacts seated therein for effecting electrical connection to corresponding electrically conductive contacts of a plug of the electric device; a plurality of primary channels shaped to at least partially receive, and seat therein, respective lengthwise sections of the insulated conductors of the power cable; a plurality of insulation displacement contacts for making separate electrical connections to said insulated conductors, when received in said primary channels, under relative movement between the insulation displacement contacts and the insulated conductors; a connector, relatively movable with respect to the primary channels, for effecting said relative movement, wherein the insulation displacement contacts are electrically coupled to respective ones of said socket contacts; and said primary cha

Abstract: Connector block for electrically connecting a plurality of insulated conductors of a first data cable to corresponding insulated conductors of a second data cable, including first and second opposed rows of insulation displacement contacts (IDCs) extending out of a common side of the connector block for electrical connection with respective ones of the insulated conductors of the first data cable and the second data cable; and a plurality of pairs of levers coupled to the block, wherein relative movement of the levers of each pair of said pairs with respect to corresponding opposed IDCs of the first and second rows of IDCs electrically connects respective ones of the insulated conductors of the first data cable and the second data cable with said opposed IDCs.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connector block (11) for separating insulated conductors of a first data cable (82) and a second data cable (86), said connector block containing: first and second groups (12A, 14A) of a plurality of slits (16) arranged in a row along a common side of the connector block; and a plurality of insulation displacement contacts comprising forked contact sections (21, 23) which at least partially extend into respective individual slits in order to electrically separate the insulated conductors. The groups of slits are separated by an insulation space (22) in order to reduce alien crosstalk between the conductors of the first data cable (82), which are coupled to the insulation displacement contacts of the first group of slits (12A), and the conductors of the second data cable (86), which are coupled to the insulation displacement contacts of the second group of slits (14A).

Abstract: The invention relates to a connector block for separating a plurality of insulated conductors of an electronic data cable, said connector block containing: a plurality of slits arranged in a row along a common side of the connector block; a plurality of insulation displacement contacts comprising forked contact sections which at least partially extend into respective individual slits in order to electrically separate the insulated conductors; and a cable manager which is coupled to another side of the connector block and extends outwardly therefrom. The cable manager is embodied in such a way as to secure the conductors in substantially fixed positions between one end of the sheath of the data cable and the insulation displacement contacts.

Abstract: An electrical connector for making electrical connection to insulated conductors, the connector having a first connector part which has lengthwise extending wire channels for receiving portions of the insulated conductors; insulation displacement contacts for making separate electrical connections to the conductors, when received in the lengthwise extending wire channels, under relative movement between the insulation displacement contacts and the wires, so that the insulation covering the conductors is cut and the insulation displacement contacts make electrical connections to the conductors; transverse wire channels intersecting with said lengthwise extending wire channels and being shaped to receive portions of insulated conductors of another electrical cable from which the outer covering of the cable has been removed; and a second connector part relatively moveable with respect to the first part for effecting said relative movement, wherein the insulation displacement contacts are located at intersections

Abstract: A screen (60) for reducing the electromagnetic coupling between a first and a second adjacent pair (62, 64) of electrical connectors (52), which are arranged in a row of pairs of electrical connectors (52) in a connector block (10), contains a first electrically conducting surface (66) which is shaped for arrangement between the first and the second adjacent pair (62, 64) of electrical connectors (52); and two electrically conducting surfaces (68, 70) spaced apart, which are electrically coupled with corresponding sections of the first electrically conducting surface (66) and which stand up from these sections in the transverse direction, in a common direction, and form a three-sided screen for a pair of electrical connectors (52).

Abstract: A broadband over power line housing which allows coupling between power lines and a broadband signal system. Cables enter and exit from a first housing portion. Connection circuitry is housed in a second housing unit selectively connectable to the first housing unit. A latch provides the selective connection, and includes three positions: a first latched position wherein the circuitry within the first and second housing units is electrically connected; a second latched position wherein the circuitry is disconnected; and a disconnected position where the first and second housing portions can be separated from one another. In one embodiment, the latch is operated with a hook stick between the first and second positions, allowing an operator to engage or disengage the circuitry from the ground. A visual indicator may be provided to indicate to the operator when the housing is in the latched and electrically disconnected state.

Abstract: A cable manager for arranging a plurality of electronic data cables in fixed positions for presentation to corresponding connection positions of an electronic communications connector block, including a plurality of cable guides for securing sections of the cables in spaced apart positions so that they converge at a common location remote from the cable manager.