Abstract: A connection module for housing a contact element used to electrically connect wires within the module, the module being formed of first and second parts arranged to interfit so as to define a first set of openings, each being shaped to receive an end section of one of said wires for electric connection to the contact element, which pass into the module from a first end face toward an opposite second end face, the first part having first and second slots in opposed side walls, and the second part having a first protrusion which is received in a first one of the slots to at least partially fill an open end of said first one of said slots to thereby define an aperture to allow a test probe to access the contact element.

Abstract: An RJ modular connector is provided that has wire channels that slope upward and end at openings in the top of the connector through which the stripped wires extend. In use, the outer jacket insulation is removed from an end portion of the cable, leaving lengths of exposed wires. The length of the exposed wire is unimportant. The wires are arranged in an essentially flat configuration and inserted longitudinally into the connector and then directed upward by the upward slope of the channels, so that the distal ends of the respective wires extend through the top of the connector. The protruding wire ends are then compared with a standard to confirm the correct color identification pattern for them and corresponding wire position. After the comparison is made, the protruding wire ends are crimped/secured and sheared off. Conductive contact blades are inserted, and pierce the wires.

Abstract: An ethernet cable connector for coupling an ethernet cable and providing contact between insulated wires of the ethernet cable and insulation displacement contacts within the connector. The connector includes an inner body having a clamp, a plurality of holes and a plurality of recesses transverse to the plurality of holes. Each hole receives a wire of an ethernet cable. The outer body is operatively coupled to the inner body and is configured to couple insulation displacement contacts within the outer body. The insertion of the inner body within the outer body bends the wires of the ethernet cable to rest within the plurality of recesses of the inner body, engages the insulation displacement contacts with the ethernet wires and compresses the clamp around a portion of the ethernet cable, thereby providing strain reduction to the ethernet wires.

Abstract: A method for terminating a telecommunications cable where the cable comprises a plurality of twisted pairs of wires. The method comprises the steps providing an interconnection module comprising a pair of contacts for each of the twisted pairs, aligning the end portions and interconnecting each of the aligned end portions with a corresponding pair of conductive contacts. The aligning step comprises arranging the end portions such that when connected to the contact pairs, the twisted pairs remain uncrossed. A wire lead guide for isolating the end portions of a plurality twisted pairs of wires and a connector assembly using the same. The guide comprises a guide body and a plurality of non-intersecting passageways through the body. Each of the passageways is comprised of an entrance and an exit. The end portions of one of the twisted pairs are inserted through a corresponding one of the passageways. The passageways isolate the twisted pairs of wires from one another.

Abstract: Provided is an ethernet connector comprising a housing having an insulation displacement contact securely disposed within a hollow portion of the housing, and an insertion member, having a hole configured to receive a wire in a manner so that the wire extends through the hole in a direction perpendicular to an operable direction of insertion of the cartridge into the housing and so that the wire makes electrical connection with the insulation displacement contact when the cartridge is inserted into the cavity. Methodology for forming an ethernet connector is also provided.

Abstract: A high frequency plug formed of a housing, a load board and a cable organizer is disclosed. The cable organizer has top, bottom, left and right guide grooves for guiding the four twisted pairs of the cable, and a vertical opening hole in communication between the top and bottom guide grooves to enhance cross talk between the pair of the third and sixth wires and the pair of the fourth and fifth wire, thereby achieving de-embedded effect and improving the transmission quality. The cable organizer is molded from plastic with conductive material or EMI/RFI shielding material, eliminating interference and improving the transmission quality.

Abstract: A surface mount insulation terminal is formed of flat deformable conductive member to provide a substantially uniform U-shaped cross-section to form a wire-receiving channel. One or more piercing spikes are formed on a bottom wall of the channel and point to an opposing open side through which a conductor may be introduced. Ribs inside the channel provide an interference fit with a conductor introduced into the channel. A crimping tool lowered into engagement with the terminal after it has been soldered to a PCB increasingly deforms the side walls of the terminal inwardly towards each other and towards the bottom wall to enhance the electrical and mechanical properties of the resulting termination.

Abstract: A device and method for reducing crosstalk between wires is provided. The method includes spatially separating first and second sets of wires. A device is disposed relative to the first and second sets of wires to maintain the spatial separation. The method also comprises coupling pins to the first and second sets of wires. Additionally, the method includes covering the device with a connector housing.

Abstract: A light string includes a primary electrical wire, secondary electrical wires each electrically connected to the primary electrical wire and having multiple light bulbs thereon and multiple connection assemblies. Each connection assembly is composed of a base to securely receive therein the primary electrical wire and a corresponding one of the secondary electrical wires, a cap mounted on top of the base to sandwich the primary electrical wire and the corresponding one of the secondary electrical wire with the base and two contacts sandwiched between the base and the cap to electrically connect the primary electrical wire to the corresponding one of the secondary electrical wires.

Abstract: Provided is an ethernet connector comprising a housing having an insulation displacement contact securely disposed within a hollow portion of the housing, and an insertion member, having a hole configured to receive a wire in a manner so that the wire extends through the hole in a direction perpendicular to an operable direction of insertion of the cartridge into the housing and so that the wire makes electrical connection with the insulation displacement contact when the cartridge is inserted into the cavity. Methodology for forming an ethernet connector is also provided.

Abstract: A connector for a communications system provides desired levels of crosstalk by controlling the positions and lengths of the wires. A plurality of insulation displacement contacts are mounted in slots in the plug housing for movement between retracted positions and inserted positions extending into the internal chamber. A first insert is disposed in the internal chamber. A second insert is partially disposed in the internal chamber and has a front end proximal the first insert rear end. The second insert has first, second, third and fourth channels extending from the rear end to the front end of the second insert. Four pairs of wires extend from a cable sheath and pass through one of the first, second, third and fourth channels of the second insert and through a first passageway in the first insert to the insulation displacement contacts in an internal chamber of the connector.

Abstract: A modular connector comprising a connector body where at least one terminal member disposed in the connector body, wherein each of the terminal members has a blade, and a contact face. A wire loader is configured for sliding engagement within the connector body. The wire loader having at least one hole corresponding to the terminal member. The hole is dimensioned therein to let an insulated wire be inserted therethrough, wherein when the wire loader is slidably disposed within the connector body, the inserted wire is positioned to be in contact with the blade so the blade is pressed into electrical communication with the at least one terminal member.

Abstract: A network connection system for connecting computer network components, the network connection system including a twisted pair cable having multiple conductors in twisted pairs a cable termination connector affixable at an end of the cable. The cable termination connector includes a slender elongate connector housing; and termination contacts located within the connector housing. The termination contacts include a conductor engaging portion, optionally, an RJ connector engaging portion and a male contact portion releasably engageable to a female gripping contact. The network connection system also includes connecting hardware as well as a dust cover, a pull ring cover and a feeder strip. The present invention can be used on a local area network (LAN) or a wide area network (WAN).

Abstract: A connector for a communications system provides desired levels of crosstalk by controlling the positions and lengths of the wires. The connector has an internal chamber opening on the rear end of the plug housing and defined by housing walls. A plurality of slots extend through one of the housing walls adjacent its front end and into the internal chamber. A plurality of insulation displacement contacts are mounted in the slots for movement between retracted positions and inserted positions extending into the internal chamber. A first insert is disposed in the internal chamber. The first insert has a front end proximal the front end of the plug housing. A first passageway extends from the front end of the first insert to the rear end of the first insert. A plurality of openings in a first insert wall adjacent the front end are aligned with the plurality of slots in the plug housing and extend into the first passageway.

Abstract: An ethernet cable connector for coupling an ethernet cable and providing contact between insulated wires of the ethernet cable and insulation displacement contacts within the connector. The connector includes an inner body having a clamp, a plurality of holes and a plurality of recesses transverse to the plurality of holes. Each hole receives a wire of an ethernet cable. The outer body is operatively coupled to the inner body and is configured to couple insulation displacement contacts within the outer body. The insertion of the inner body within the outer body bends the wires of the ethernet cable to rest within the plurality of recesses of the inner body, engages the insulation displacement contacts with the ethernet wires and compresses the clamp around a portion of the ethernet cable, thereby providing strain reduction to the ethernet wires.

Abstract: A plug fastened to a cable and electrically connected to the conductors of the 4 twisted pairs of a cable for transmission of high frequency/telecommunication signals is disclosed to include a housing, which has a holding down block stamped to hold down the cable, a load bar, which is inserted into the housing with the cable and has wire slots for receiving the conductors of the cable respectively and wire grooves for guiding the conductors of the cable into the wire slots, and a cable organizer, which has front guide flanges respectively engaged into rear guide grooves of the load bar, and four wire grooves formed in four sides and separated from one another by a partition wall for dividing the four twisted pairs of the cable to prevent crosstalk noises.

Abstract: A method for terminating a telecommunications cable where the cable comprises a plurality of twisted pairs of wires. The method comprises the steps providing an interconnection module comprising a pair of contacts for each of the twisted pairs, aligning the end portions and interconnecting each of the aligned end portions with a corresponding pair of conductive contacts. The aligning step comprises arranging the end portions such that when connected to the contact pairs, the twisted pairs remain uncrossed. A wire lead guide for isolating the end portions of a plurality twisted pairs of wires an a connector assembly using the same. The guide comprises a guide body and a plurality of non-intersecting passageways through the body. Each of the passageways is comprised of an entrance and an exit. The end portions of one of the twisted pairs are inserted through a corresponding one of the passageways. The passageways isolate the twisted pairs of wires from one another.

Abstract: A modular plug has a modular housing, a first array of terminals retracted from a second array of terminals disposed at the front end of the modular housing. The unraveled wires are received in respective slots arranged in two rows in the housing. The slots have a shield function for preventing, the cross-talk between the unraveled wires.

Abstract: The interface apparatus has a connector-receiving unit for receiving a connector that is electrically connected via a conductor to a first device. The connector has a receiving opening corresponding to the conductor. The apparatus further has a port for receiving a cable terminator electrically connected to a second device that is configured to communicate with the network component. Furthermore, the apparatus has a component electrically connected to the port that has a conductive probe movably positioned with respect to the receiving opening corresponding to the conductor of the connector. The component has an actuation component that moves the conductive probe into the receiving opening of the connector when actuated thereby establishing a conductive path between the first device and the second device.

Abstract: An electrical plug of the invention has a plug body, a plurality of terminals, a connector, a plurality of conductive wires and a protection cover (structure). A plurality of terminal slots is formed in a front side of the plug body for respectively receiving a plurality of terminals. A sleeve is formed on a rear side of the connector, and a plurality of wire slots is formed in a front side of the connector. The conductive wires penetrate through the sleeve of the connector and are respectively fastened inside the wire slots. The conductive wires are electrically connected to the terminals after the terminals respectively pierce the conductive wires. The protection cover (structure) is mounted on the connector to cover the resilient element of the plug body.

Abstract: A network interface adapter module includes a housing having a front interface end in a first contact format and a rear interface end in a second contact format that is different from the first contact format. The housing includes a plurality of front interface contacts. Each front interface contact is configured to mate with an insulation displacement contact (IDC) to receive a network sensor signal. A lead frame assembly is within the housing. The lead frame assembly interconnects each of the plurality of front interface contacts with a respective one of a plurality of receptacle contacts at the rear interface end.

Abstract: A network transmission medium includes a transmission cable with signal wires, a pair of connector bases, a pair of base covers for respectively covering an external portion of each of the connector bases, and a plurality of conductive terminals. At each end of the signal wires are inserted interior of one of the connector bases, and the signal wires are adapted so as to protrude outside of the connector base. The signal wires protruding outside the connector base are trimmed so as to become level with an outer side surface of the connector base, and the signal wires are then fixed to the connector base, with length of the signal wires remaining interior of the connector base being approximately 6.4 mm. Furthermore, the conductive terminals inserted in the connector base are configured so as to pierce the signal wires and thereby effectuate contact with cores of the signal wires.

Abstract: The invention is a modular cable termination plug having a conductor divider having an entrant barb and a plurality of divider channels, a load bar having a plurality of through holes and a plurality of slots, and a plurality of contact terminals. Additionally, the invention may include a housing, a strain relief collar and a strain relief boot.

Abstract: In the transmitting jack, a housing has a seat for mounting multiple metallic electrically conductive pieces, and has a passage seat for extending therethrough of transmitting lines in a communication line. The transmitting lines are located in slots provided on the seat for the metallic electrically conductive pieces; prongs provided on the metallic electrically conductive pieces can be extended through insulating coats on the transmitting lines for electric conduction. The housing is pivotally connected with a pair of tailing seats enveloping the communication line. The tailing seats each has therein an inclined block; the blocks move along inclined surfaces on the tailing end of the passage seat when they are closed up to each other; and the tailing seats will push the passage seat frontwardly of the housing, so that the transmitting lines in the passage seat are pierced by the prongs for connecting. By this, there is no tool required for completing assembling of the entire jack.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a stabilizer device for controlling de-embedded NEXT and FEXT variations that produced during patch cordage assembly by receiving a data transfer media cable having data elements therein, protecting against distortion of the elements which usually occurs during installation with a media plug and guiding the elements into the proper alignment to be easily connected with a media plug.

Abstract: A plug structure has a base defining a plurality of slots formed therein, a plurality of contacts arranged in the slots, a connection member defining a plurality of slits formed in a front thereof, and a plurality of conduction cords receiving in the slits. The connection member has an orientation member disposed thereon to press the conduction cords for electrically connecting the conduction cords to be more securely fastened.

Abstract: An RJ-type connector provides simple connection to a wire or cable. The connector consists of a standard RJ-type connector shell which has a hollow interior, an open end and a substantially closed end. One or more feed-through holes is created longitudinally through the shell extending from the open end to the closed end so that a wire may pass through the opening. The feed through holes are generally parallel to each other and may be formed in the same horizontal plane or in different planes. The holes are preferably D-shaped and may be sized to accept either insulated wires or stripped wires. If insulated wires are used, the connector provides the added benefit of confirming that multiple wires have been placed in the proper configuration. The shell further includes a conductive attachment element disposed adjacent to each feed-through holes. The conductive attachment element includes a cutting leg.

Abstract: A modular plug which is fitted in a modular jack so as to connect twisted pair wires is provided. The modular plug comprises a housing, a guide plate which is fitted in the housing so as to separate the twisted pair wires from one another, and terminals and which are connected to electric wires untwisted from the tips of the twisted pair wires, wherein the separated twisted pair wires are held between the internal surfaces of the housing and the guide plate, thereby reducing near end crosstalk and keeping an attenuation thereof within a predetermined range.

Abstract: A fast electric connector plug that produces noise within the median value of the category 6 (CAT-6) standard. Through an insertion element installed inside an electric connector plug, four twisted pairs of a CAT-6 cable are configured in four directions from the same central point. At the same time, the first twisted pair is kept twisted and the other three twisted pairs are parallel before reaching the contacts of the plug. The first wire and the eighth wire are kept close to the third wire and the sixth wire in order to produce a compensation effect and achieve more reliable fast data transmissions.

Abstract: A fast electric connector plug that produces noise within the median value of the category 6 (CAT-6) standard. Through an insertion element installed inside an electric connector plug, four twisted pairs of a CAT-6 cable are configured in four directions from the same central point. At the same time, the first twisted pair is kept twisted and the other three twisted pairs are parallel before reaching the contacts of the plug. The first wire and the eighth wire are kept close to the third wire and the sixth wire in order to produce a compensation effect and achieve more reliable fast data transmissions.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a dielectric body that has an input end, an opposite output end, and first and second non-insulated conductive members supported by the dielectric body. The first non-insulated conductive member has a first contact end and an opposite first wire connection end. The second non-insulated conductive member has a second contact end and an opposite second wire connection end. Each of the first and second contact ends are proximate the output end of the dielectric body and form a first pair of electrical contacts. Each of the second wire connection ends are proximate the input end of the dielectric body. First and second insulated conductive members are supported by the dielectric body. Each of the first and second insulated conductive members are connected to one of a second pair of electrical contacts, respectively. The first and second pairs of electrical contacts form an array of electrical contacts at the output end of the dielectric body.

Abstract: An electrical plug of the invention has a plug body, a plurality of terminals, a connector, a plurality of conductive wires and a protection cover. A plurality of terminal slots is formed in a front side of the plug body for respectively receiving a plurality of terminals. A sleeve is formed on a rear side of the connector, and a plurality of wire slots is formed in a front side of the connector. The conductive wires penetrate through the sleeve of the connector and are respectively fastened inside the wire slots. The conductive wires are electrically connected to the terminals after the terminals respectively pierce the conductive wires. The protection cover is mounted on the connector to cover the resilient element of the plug body.

Abstract: An RJ-type connector provides simple connection to a wire or cable. The connector consists of a standard RJ-type connector shell which has a hollow interior, an open end and a substantially closed end. One or more feed-through holes is created longitudinally through the shell extending from the open end to the closed end so that a wire may pass through the opening. The feed through holes are generally parallel to each other and may be formed in the same horizontal plane or in different planes. The holes are preferably D-shaped and may be sized to accept either insulated wires or stripped wires. If insulated wires are used, the connector provides the added benefit of confirming that multiple wires have been placed in the proper configuration. The shell further includes a conductive attachment element disposed adjacent to each feed-through holes. The conductive attachment element includes a cutting leg.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector includes an RJ type female housing defining a cavity. A first conductor is received in the RJ type female housing with one end of the first conductor received in the cavity. The first conductor adjacent the one end contacts a second conductor received in a cavity of an RJ type plug body when the RJ type plug body adjacent the cavity thereof is received in the cavity of the RJ type female housing.

Abstract: An RJ-type plug for insertion into an RJ-type housing used in data communication or telecommunication applications includes a plug body, an electrically insulating sleeve, wire shields and a plurality of terminal blades. The electrically insulating sleeve houses the electrically conductive wire shields which, when in contact with each other, form a faraday cage or shield around each wire installed therein. The plug body includes a cavity for receiving the electrically insulating sleeve and a plurality of blade receiving slots in the top and bottom surfaces therein. The terminal blades are inserted into the blade receiving slots of the plug body into contact with the stripped end of the wires.

Abstract: The connector has: an electric-communication connecting base with an end piece which is formed on the front face thereof an annular member with an outer peripheral thread, the pins having piercing ends exposed each for a set length from the annular member and a reduced annular portion on the front end of the annular member; a conductor extending-through seat made of insulation material having an opening outer and an inner ring extending from the end face of the seat to the annular member, so that an annular groove formed by the outer and inner rings being able to slip over the reduced annular portion, conductors being bent and positioned on the outer and inner rings; and a rotation control member having an inner thread on its inner side facing to the thread on the annular member to screw connect with the conductor extending-through seat having the conductors positioned to axially press and thrust the conductors for piercing and connecting.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a front-end plug sled device for controlling de-embedded NEXT and FEXT variations that are produced during patch cordage assembly. Such sled device advantageously reduces variations by receiving a data transfer media cable having data elements therein, protecting against distortion of the elements which usually occurs during installation with a media plug, and guiding the elements into proper alignment to be easily connected with a media plug.

Abstract: The electrical connecting element for a connecting of fine wire cables (strands) consists of a contact pin having preferably points at both its ends and a radially projecting abutment flange on the shaft of the pin which contact pin penetrates through insulations. A shoulder between tip and shaft ensures that the pin which has been pressed in can not be torn out and the flange acts for a limiting of the depth of penetration.

Abstract: An electric connector includes a socket having a connecting bite at the bottom, and a plurality of gutters at the front communicating with a rabbet which has a plurality of conductors. The front of each conductor electrically connects to a metal pin and the rear of each conductor electrically connects to a board. The board has a plurality of assembling holes for receiving a plurality of golden pins. The socket and board are installed on a base.

Abstract: A collapsible communication connector that is movable between a compact collapsed configuration and an expanded operational configuration. The collapsible communication connector has an attachment assembly, which is movably coupled to an electrical contact panel. The attachment assembly is expanded outwardly from the electrical contact panel to facilitate mechanical coupling of the collapsible communication connector with a counterpart receptacle.

Abstract: An RJ-type plug for insertion into an RJ-type housing used in data communication or telecommunication applications includes a plug body, an electrically insulating sleeve, wire shields and a plurality of terminal blades. The electrically insulating sleeve houses the electrically conductive wire shields which, when in contact with each other, form a faraday cage or shield around each wire installed therein. The plug body includes a cavity for receiving the electrically insulating sleeve and a plurality of blade receiving slots in the top and bottom surfaces therein. The terminal blades are inserted into the blade receiving slots of the plug body into contact with the stripped end of the wires.

Abstract: The present technique provides a technique for electrically wiring devices using insulation displacement. The technique arranges a plurality of insulation displacement members in wedge-shaped configurations for piercing an insulation layer and electrically contacting a conductor of an insulated electrical wire assembly. The insulation displacement members may be disposed at any suitable angles and offsets to provide an effective multipoint electrical contact with the conductor. The insulated electrical wire assembly also may be carried by a wire support structure to facilitate insertion and removal of the insulated electrical wire assembly with the arrangement of insulation displacement members.

Abstract: A modular plug which is fitted in a modular jack so as to connect twisted pair wires is provided. The modular plug comprises a housing, a guide plate which is fitted in the housing so as to separate the twisted pair wires from one another, and terminals and which are connected to electric wires untwisted from the tips of the twisted pair wires, wherein the separated twisted pair wires are held between the internal surfaces of the housing and the guide plate, thereby reducing near end crosstalk and keeping an attenuation thereof within a predetermined range.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular connector for a data communications system, the connector comprising a cap receiving a multi-pair cable, and in which the conductor pairs are released from an outer sheath of the cable in order to be fixed in a terminal receiver element that co-operates with a housing carrying insulation-displacement contacts, the connector also having a conductive arrangement placed between the end of said sheath and said receiver element and separating each pair of conductors. According to the invention, said conductive arrangement is constituted by tubular shields each receiving one pair of conductors and each of a length that is adjusted individually so as to obtain determined levels of near-end crosstalk between pairs.

Abstract: The invention is a modular cable termination plug having a conductor divider having an entrant barb and a plurality of divider channels, a load bar having a plurality of through holes and a plurality of slots, and a plurality of contact terminals. Additionally, the invention may include a housing, a strain relief collar and a strain relief boot.

Abstract: A method of producing a contact structure for establishing electrical contact with contact targets. The contact structure is formed of a contact substrate and a plurality of contactors in which each of the contactors has a hook shape. The contactor has a tip portion which is protruded in a vertical direction to form a contact point, a base portion which is inserted in a through hole provided on the contact substrate in such a way that an end of the contactor functions as a contact pad for electrical connection at a bottom surface of the contact substrate, and a curved portion provided between the tip portion and the base portion which produces a contact force when the contactor is pressed against the contact target.

Abstract: A multi-purpose modular connector includes a female housing having an open end and at least two interior surfaces. A first contact terminal configuration is positioned along one of the two interior surfaces and a second contact configuration is positioned along another of the interior surfaces. A male plug having a first plurality of wires and a second plurality of wires is configured to be inserted in the open end of the female housing. When the male plug is inserted into the female housing, at least one first contact terminal contacts a corresponding one of the first plurality of wires and at least one second contact terminal contacts a corresponding one of the second plurality of wires.

Abstract: An optical cable tracing system is constructed using an optical/electrical (hybrid) cable 10 containing both optical and electrical transmission media. This cable provides desirably high bandwidth via optical fibers 15 while connection accuracy is provided via electrical wires 13, which are used to operate indicator lights 941 at one or both ends of the cable. A hybrid plug connector 300 terminates the cable at each end and includes a dielectric housing 20, 30 that encloses the optical fiber (glass or plastic), which extends through a front opening 21 in the housing. A single cantilever latch 22 is mounted on a top-side of the housing that is adapted to engage a mating jack receptacle 440 in a locking relationship. A conductor-holding apparatus is molded into the bottom side of the housing where it holds a number of insulated electrical conductors and metallic blade terminals 36 that pierce the insulation and make electrical contact with each of the conductors.

Abstract: A collapsible communication connector that is movable between a compact collapsed configuration and an expanded operational configuration. The collapsible communication connector has an attachment assembly, which is movably coupled to an electrical contact panel.

Abstract: A collapsible communication connector that is movable between a compact collapsed configuration and an expanded operational configuration. The collapsible communication connector has an attachment assembly, which is movably coupled to an electrical contact panel.