Abstract: A card connector includes contacts adapted to contact contacts of two memory cards, a housing having inserting openings for inserting the memory cards and arranging and holding the contacts therein, and a shell covering the housing. The housing includes two side walls, a rear wall, and a lower wall contiguous with these side and rear walls to form the inserting openings for the memory cards by these two side walls, rear wall and lower wall, and is provided with a pivotally movable plate to form, by its pivotal movement, the one inserting opening for inserting either of the cards and simultaneously to prevent the other card from being inserted. The card connector enables stable connection by merely inserting two different cards having equal lengths in the inserting direction and different widths and thicknesses into the connector.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a high density module connector that includes a combining base, a plurality of connectors and a packaging module. A high density module connector is used to substitute a circuit board of a traditional patch panel, so as to overcome the shortcoming of replacing the whole circuit board when a certain wire clamp groove on the circuit board fails. If a connector in the high density module connector fails, it is necessary to change the connector only for the patch panel to be operated normally again. The high density module connector can separate the circuits and reduce the interference caused by the densely installed circuits effectively.

Abstract: A piled-up audio-source socket includes plural socket units and at least a connecting member, and each is provided on each side thereof with a first engaging portion, each connecting member is provided on its two mutually opposite sides each with a second engaging portion; the connecting member renders the socket units to assemble in a vertical orientation or a horizontal orientation. Or two mutually neighboring sides of a socket unit are provided each with a protruding engaging rail, and the remaining two sides are provided each with an engaging groove; an engaging rail on one side of a socket unit can be engaged into an engaging groove on a side of another socket unit. The plural socket units can thus be connected and arranged to form various shapes to suit various types of computers and AV equipments.

Abstract: A connecting panel assembly including pivot modules that are pivotally connected to a frame of the assembly. The pivot modules include a plurality of jack modules. The jack modules have a plug opening on one side and wire terminations on an opposite side. The pivot modules are pivotally coupled at opposite ends of the frame. The pivot modules can pivot from a closed position wherein the pivot modules are aligned parallel with the frame, and an open angled position wherein the pivot modules are positioned at an angled position relative to the frame. The assembly also includes a support member that supports the pivot modules in the angled position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and systems for minimizing alien crosstalk between connectors. Specifically, the methods and systems relate to isolation and compensation techniques for minimizing alien crosstalk between connectors for use with high-speed data cabling. A frame can be configured to receive a number of connectors. Shield structures may be positioned to isolate at least a subset of the connectors from one another. The connectors can be positioned to move at least a subset of the connectors away from alignment with a common plane. A signal compensator may be configured to adjust a data signal to compensate for alien crosstalk. The connectors are configured to efficiently and accurately propagate high-speed data signals by, among other functions, minimizing alien crosstalk.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for I/O ports (14) of a computer includes an I/O port holder (10) for holding the I/O ports and a bracket (20) for holding and securing the I/O port holder. The bracket includes a front panel (21) and side panels (23, 25) extending from the front panel, a housing space configured by the front panel and the side panels being isometric to the I/O port holder for encasing the I/O port holder therein, at least an arc-shaped jut (2312) is formed on an interior surface of the enclosure panel. At least an arc-shaped recess (1231) engaging with the arc-shaped jut of the bracket is formed on an exterior surface of the I/O port holder for securing the I/O port holder.

Abstract: An angled patch panel having left and right end panel sections and left and right central panel sections, each section having at least one connector mounting aperture. The left central panel section and left end panel section being attached together at an angle other than 180 degrees, and the right central panel section and right end panel section being attached together at an angle other than 180 degrees. The patch panel includes left and right mounting plates, and left and right end reawardly extending extension plates.

Abstract: A stacked jack multi-port shielded and magnetically conditioned connector assembly is provided for assembly in three distinct configurations. In one configuration where power over ethernet is not required, the connector assembly has modular jack terminals which are directly connected to a motherboard. In a second configuration, the connector assembly can receive conditioned and controlled electrical signals to the connector, whereby power over ethernet may be provided through designated ones of the modular jack terminals. In a third configuration, the connector assembly is configured for an integrated power over ethernet card, whereby the device is provided as an integrated assembly.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a multiport connector assembly for a telecommunication connector system that is designed to reduce crosstalk noise between adjacent ports by electrical isolation design. The reduction of noise is done by non-conventional methods of connecting hardware shielding techniques. The shield design consists of enclosing alternating modular inserts of a port with a metalized modular housing to reduce the transmitted signals electromagnetic radiation during transmission. Each port within the multiport assembly will typically have a single PCB, a corresponding IDC pin group and a modular insert. The PCB's are typically arranged in a staggered formation within a front housing.

Abstract: A removable electrical interface device insertable into an electronic apparatus having a slot and two first coupling portions includes a body and a lid. The body is adapted to be inserted into the slot and electrically connected to the electronic apparatus. The lid is perpendicularly connected to a side of the body, connectable to a surface of the electronic apparatus, adapted to seal the slot, has two second coupling portions fastenable to the two first coupling portions respectively, and allows the removable electrical interface device to be installed and uninstalled by a single act. The present invention further provides an electronic apparatus having the removable electrical interface device.

Abstract: A connector isolation station system includes ports to receive connectors and includes shield members. The shield members have material properties to substantially shield, attenuate, absorb, diminish, or otherwise hinder or at least partially block wireless signals and noise from impinging upon or otherwise interfering with signal transmissions occurring through the connectors located in the connector isolation station. For instance, transmissions through adjacent connectors are substantially prevented from interfering with one another.

Abstract: Jumper board is disclosed to include a bracket, face panels respectively mounted on the bracket, each face panel having a springy hook hooked on a locating flange of the bracket, circuit boards respectively mounted in the bracket corresponding to the face panels, back plates respectively fastened to the face panel and covered on the circuit boards at the back, and levers respectively pivotally mounted in the face panels and respectively rotatable to force the springy hooks of the associating face panels from the bracket for allowing dismounting of the associating face panels from the bracket.

Abstract: A multi-port receptacle assembly is provided having a housing forming multiple ports and having electrical connectors mounted within the ports so that upon assembly with a base via mounting features between the base and the housing a uniform multi-port assembly is provided that may be easily transported and installed to a motherboard.

Abstract: A patch panel mountable to a network rack is provided. The patch panel may include a frame with first and second mounting portions that are each located at opposite longitudinal ends of the frame. The frame may also include a first panel section adjacent to the first mounting portion and a second panel section adjacent to the second mounting portion. The first and second panel sections may be angled relative to each other. Additionally, the first panel section may include a first row of connector openings aligned along a first pitch line, with the first pitch line preferably being angled relative to the longitudinal length of the first panel section. Similarly, the second panel section may include a second row of connector openings aligned along a second pitch line, with the second pitch line preferably being angled relative to the longitudinal length of the second panel section.

Abstract: A telecommunications patch panel is provided having a plurality of connector modules rotatably mounted to a frame member. Each connector module has a front face and an opposite facing rear face, and each front face includes a plurality of connector jacks. Each rear face includes a plurality of wire termination blocks. The wire termination blocks are electrically connected to the connector jacks. Each connector module is rotatable about a rotation axis relative to the frame member. A lock selectively locks each connector module to the frame member as desired. The connector jacks and the connector modules are arranged in linear arrays perpendicular to the axis of rotation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cable connector assembly including cover means and connecting means, wherein the cover means include wall portions and an opening adapted to accommodate the connecting means. At least one of the wall portions is at least partially curved for guiding at least one cable of one or more other cable connector assemblies. Cable ties to attach the cable to the curved wall portion are disclosed are well. The invention facilitates cable management in dense and small cabinets.

Abstract: A patch panel system is provided that comprises a frame, a patch panel and connector ports. The patch panel is attached to the frame and has first and second connectivity interfaces. The first connectivity interface has multiple sections joined to form an N-sided portion of a polygon where N is greater than 2. The connector ports are provided at the first connectivity interface. The sections of the first connectivity interface have planar front surfaces that are oriented at obtuse angles to one another.

Abstract: Embodiments of a patch panel with tracer are presented herein. In an implementation, an apparatus includes one or more jacks, each being associable with a cable having signal conductors. At least one of the signal conductors is configured to communicate a signal between a respective one of the jacks and an endpoint of the at least one of the signal conductors. The apparatus also includes one or more tracer lights, each being positioned adjacent to a corresponding one of the jacks. The apparatus further includes one or more switches, each being operably associated with a corresponding one of the jacks and selectable to cause another tracer light at the endpoint to illuminate while the at least one of the signal conductors is communicating signals between the respective jack and the endpoint by using one or more of the signal conductors of the cable.

Abstract: In general, in one aspect, the disclosure describes an apparatus that includes a connector mountable to a circuit board and a bracket attached to the connectors. The connector includes at least one port at least one retractable raised portion formed it at least one side of the connector adjacent to a side having a port opening. The bracket includes a front face for abutting against the side of the connector having the port opening and includes a first opening to provide access to the port. The bracket includes at least one side adjacent the front face that has at least one second opening in alignment with the at least one retractable raised portion so as to enable the retractable raised portion to enter the second opening and secure the bracket to the connector.

Abstract: An angled patch panel is provided that is configured to be mounted to a rack or console. The angled patch panel facilitates cable management functions and enhances space utilization at and around the rack/patch panel assembly. The angled patch panel includes first and second patch panel elements that are angularly oriented with respect to each other. The transition from the first patch panel element to the second patch panel element is generally achieved in an apex region. The angled patch panel also includes flange members that extend from the first and second patch panel elements. Each of the flange members define a mounting face and an extension arm that is intermediate the mounting face and the patch panel element. The extension arm is dimensioned to facilitate at least partial recessing of the angled patch panel relative to the rack/console when the angled patch panel is mounted thereto.

Abstract: A stackable modular connector assembly, is provided. The stackable modular connector assembly includes a track having a pair of juxtaposed rails each defining an elongate channel formed therein. Desirably, the channels are oriented toward one another. The stackable modular connector assembly further includes a plurality of connector shells operatively engageable with the track. Desirably, each connector shell extends between the opposed channels of the pair of rails and is slidably stackable within the channels of the track.

Abstract: A platform having a raised support member including a plurality of spaced openings configured to securing receive device connectors. In one preferred embodiment, the raised member comprises an upwardly extending barrier shaped as a comb, formed by a plurality of slots adapted to selectively receive the connector. The connector has a predetermined power rating, and is keyed such that portable electronic devices configured to draw power at or below the power rating of the connector can be securingly and electrically coupled thereto. The platform may be angled upwardly to both support and present the portable electronic device to the user.

Abstract: An electrical adapter (100) includes a first housing member (1), a second housing member (2) coupled with the first housing member to define an internal space therebetween, and a subassembly (3) received in the space. The first housing member has a first mating face (11) defining a first upper and lower cavities (111, 112). The second housing member has a second mating face (21) defining a second cavity (211). The subassembly includes a first, second and third circuit boards (311, 321, 331), a surge suppressing device (34), a number of first, second and third conductive terminals (312, 322, 332) respectively mounted on the first, second and third circuit boards, and a number of contact vias (35) electrically connecting with corresponding first, second and third terminals. The first, second and third terminals respectively have contacting portions (314, 324, 334) extending into corresponding cavities.

Abstract: An electrical connector for a printed circuit board that has a main body including a printed circuit board engaging surface, a first socket disposed on the main body, the first socket including a first section extending from the main body opposite the printed circuit board engaging surface, and a plurality of first contacts each having opposite first and second ends. A first plug is spaced from the first socket and has a plurality of second contacts each having opposite first and second ends. The first ends of each of the first and second contacts extending in substantially the same direction from a first side of the main body and being adapted to engage the printed circuit board. Each of the second ends of the first and second contacts being exposed and including a catching surface for engaging a contact of a mating connector.

Abstract: A card connector includes an insulating housing (3) and a number of contacts (2) received in the insulating housing (3). The insulating housing (3) comprises a base (10) and a pair of guiding arms (13) extending from opposite lateral sides of the base (10) along a card ejecting direction and defining a card receiving space with soldering portions extending forwardly and backwardly respectively. The insulating housing (3) is formed with a pair of mating portions (11, 12) in which the contacts (2) are received, The mating portions extend from the base (10) along the card ejecting direction to expose into the card receiving space at a position of upper and lower sides.

Abstract: A telecommunications patch panel is provided having a plurality of connector modules rotatably mounted to a frame member. Each connector module has a front face and an opposite facing rear face, and each front face includes a plurality of connector jacks. Each rear face includes a plurality of wire termination blocks. The wire termination blocks are electrically connected to the connector jacks. Each connector module is rotatable about a rotation axis relative to the frame member. A lock selectively locks each connector module to the frame member as desired. The connector jacks and the connector modules are arranged in linear arrays perpendicular to the axis of rotation.

Abstract: A keying system to control a mating interface between a plurality of mating jacks and plugs in a coaxial telecommunications panel.

Abstract: A touch panel module includes a touch unit and a memory unit jointly connecting to a connection socket through buses to become an integrated single module. The connection socket has another end connecting to a command unit through another bus thereby to provide a common memory function.

Abstract: An assembly (400) includes a pair of juxtaposed cable connector assemblies (100) and each cable connector assembly comprises at least one section connecting with corresponding section of the other cable connector assembly. Each cable connector assembly includes a housing (1) including a base portion (13) and a tongue portion (14) extending from the base portion, a printed circuit board (2) received in the housing, a cable (7) electrically connecting with the printed circuit board, a pulling member (32) moveable relative to the base portion, and a latch member (31) assembled to the housing. The latch member includes an engaging portion (310) assembled to the housing, an actuation portion (312) extending from the engaging portion and actuated by a cooperating portion of the pulling member and a latch portion extending from one of the engaging portion and the actuation portion.

Abstract: A connector module collects or aggregates a group of cables having cable connectors, such as RJ45 connectors, into a single unit. With such aggregation, the connector module allows attachment or detachment of multiple cable connectors with multiple connector ports of a network interface circuit board at substantially the same time (e.g., during a single installation or removal procedure). The connector module, therefore, minimizes the amount time needed to install or remove individual cable relative to the network interface circuit board. Also, the connector module maintains the positioning of the connectors relative to the connector ports. Therefore, an operator can remove the connector module from the ports without having to track the positioning of individual cables and individual cable connectors relative to particular ports of the network interface circuit board.

Abstract: A connection assembly permits a make first and break last connection for primary power. The assembly includes a first pair of connectors, a second pair of connectors, and a compliance element associated with one of the first pair of connectors. The compliance element enables the first pair of connectors to mate prior to the mating of the second pair of connectors and to enable the first pair of connectors to disengage after the disengagement of the second pair of connectors.

Abstract: A computer input/output connector assembly which uses connector port holders that can easily be snapped into a metal retaining bracket. In one preferred embodiment, the bracket of the present invention is mounted on the front of a personal computer tower. Connected to the bracket is a first connector port holder with two USB connector ports, a second connector port holder with an IEEE 1394 high speed communication port, a third connector port holder with three audio ports (e.g., audio in, audio out and microphone) and a fourth connector port holder with two video ports (e.g., RCA composite video and S-video). The connector port holder is preferably made of a durable, heat resistant plastic. This connector port holder includes movable cantilever strips with lock tabs which can firmly snap into holes in the bracket for mounting.

Abstract: A modular computer system includes at least one information processing module removably received at a first face of a housing, at least one computer support module removably received at a second face of the housing, at least one power supply module removably received at the second face of the housing, and a connections member. The connections member includes at least one connector at a first face of the member arranged to connect to a connector of the at least one information processing module. The connections member further includes at least one connector at a second face of the member arranged to connect to a connector of the at least one computer support module. The connections member also includes at least one connector at the second face of the member arranged to connect to a connector of the at least one power supply module.

Abstract: A patch panel is disclosed. The patch panel includes a frame, a faceplate mountable to the frame, and at least one keystone style modular jack mountable into a rear side of the faceplate. The frame has a top flange and a bottom flange, and the frame includes a plurality of openings. The faceplate is mountable to the frame within the top flange and the bottom flange, and the faceplate has a plurality of mounting openings. A method for assembling a patch panel is also disclosed.

Abstract: A rotatable USB female connector is used inside the computer case to connect with a USB male connector. Since the female connector is rotatable, it can be connected to electronic devices with various kinds of USB male connectors. The structure includes a support base, a shaft sheath, and a USB female connector. The support base is fixed on one side of the computer case. The shaft sheath is pivotally installed in the support base and rotatable with respect to the support base. The USB female connector is disposed in the shaft sheath to be connected with a USB male connector for data transmissions.

Abstract: An angled patch panel is mountable to a network rack. The angled patch panel includes a patch panel frame, rack mounting members provided on opposite longitudinal ends of the frame, and a plurality of connectors mountable on the frame. The frame has a first panel section and a second panel section angled relative thereto by an obtuse angle between 90° and 180°. The first and second panel sections each define a front surface, and the plurality of connectors are oriented at an acute angle ? relative to the front surface of either the first or second panel sections.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes a plug connector and a receptacle connector. The plug connector includes a dielectric body which has at least two rows of male contact receiving holes extending therethrough and a passageway defined between the two rows of male contact receiving holes. A male latch mechanism is mounted in the passageway. The male latch mechanism has two latch arms and a flexible beam flexibly connecting the latch arms. The receptacle connector has a receiving cavity for receiving the plug connector. A female latch mechanism is positioned in the receiving cavity. The female latch mechanism has an engaging component at its free end for engaging with the latch arms of the male latch mechanism, thereby locking the plug connector to the receptacle connector.

Abstract: Systems and methods for operatively connecting processor banks in large computer systems are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a computer system includes a first bank of processors, a second bank of processors spaced apart from the first bank of processors, and a connector assembly configured to operatively connect at least a portion of the first bank of processors to at least a portion of the second bank of processors. The connector assembly can include a first connector unit having a plurality of first connector sets and a second connector unit having a plurality of corresponding second connector sets. At least one of the first and second connector units is movable relative to the other one of the first and second connector units to at least approximately concurrently engage the plurality of first connector sets with the plurality of corresponding second connector sets.

Abstract: A method and apparatus relating to an interconnection system configured for a portable electronic device. The interconnection system includes an interface connector having a power port configured to be positioned at a peripheral portion of the portable electronic device. The interconnection system is directed to a latching contact mechanism that provides both electrical engagement and a latching mechanism between a power connector and the interface connector disposed in the portable electronic device.

Abstract: A stacked jack multi-port shielded and magnetically conditioned connector assembly is provided for assembly in three distinct configurations. One configuration is where power over ethernet is not required, but rather modular jack contacts are directly connected to a motherboard. A second configuration, the connector assembly can be configured to be enabled to receive conditioned and controlled electrical signals to the connector, whereby power over ethernet may be provided through designated ones of the modular jack contacts. Alternatively, the connector can be configured for an integrated power over ethernet card, where the device is provided as an integrated assembly.

Abstract: An electrical adapter (100) includes a first housing member (1), a second housing member (2) coupled with the first housing member, and a number of first, second and third conductive terminals (312, 322, 332). The first housing member has a first mating face (11) defining a first upper and lower receptacles (111, 112). The second housing member has a second mating face (21) defining a second receptacle (211). The first, second and third conductive terminals (312, 322, 332) respectively have contacting portions (314, 324, 334) extending into corresponding receptacles. Latching means are arranged between the first and second housing members so as to fasten the first housing member and the second housing together.

Abstract: A multi-port receptacle assembly is provided having a housing forming multiple ports and having electrical connectors mounted within the ports so that upon assembly with a base via mounting features between the base and the housing a uniform multi-port assembly is provided that may be easily transported and installed to a motherboard.

Abstract: An electronic connector socket has an upper RJ-45 hole and a lower USB hole in which at least two USB sockets can be formed. When manufacturers mass-produce the electronic connector sockets, separately making USB socket modules is not necessary anymore. The time to manufacture the electronic connector sockets also can be reduced. The manufacturers are able to increase profit from making the electronic connector sockets.

Abstract: An electrical connector comprising at least a one or two position FAKRA compliant jack housing providing a SMB interface and further comprising a front section keyed according to desired FAKRA specifications, and a rear section having a latch on the back of both sidewalls of the rear section; and a jack, which can integrate into said FAKRA compliant jack housing wherein said jack is snap-fit into place by the latches on the rear section.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (1) includes an insulating housing (11), a number of mating ports (17), a first terminal group (12), a second terminal group (13) and a third terminal group (14). The insulating housing defines a number of receiving spaces (111) alternately arranged. A number of first, second and third slots (112,114,113) are respectively defined in the housing and communicate with corresponding cavities. The first terminal group comprises a plurality of terminal units each comprising a pair of contacting portions (124) exposed into the receiving spaces and a number of tail portions respectively received in the third slots. The second terminal group is received in the second slots. The third terminal group is received in the third slots and electrically connects with the tail portions of the first terminal group.

Abstract: A power distribution jumper assembly includes a relatively fixed rigid support member, a multi conductor cable for supplying electrical energy to power utilization equipment and an electrical connector at one cable end. There is a jumper bracket mechanically coupled to the support member which mechanically supports the cable end and corresponding connector. A multiport electrical power distribution block receives the electrical connector. An electrical component is electrically connected to the power distribution block. The jumper mounting bracket extends from the support member and is mechanically connected to and rigidly supports the electrical component, connector and cable end.

Abstract: A power distribution panel with a chassis defining an interior with a first opening and a second opposing opening. The panel including a module with a bottom, a first face and a second face, and including a power input terminal, a plurality of power output terminals, and an electrical circuit connecting each power output terminal to the power input terminal, each circuit including a circuit protection device. The power input terminal, the power output terminals and the circuit protection devices are mounted to one of the first or second faces. The module is configured to be received through the first opening and removably mounted within the interior so that the power input terminal, the power output terminals and the circuit protection devices are accessible through one of the first and second openings when the module is mounted within the chassis. A module including power distribution components and circuitry adapted to be removably mounted within a power distribution panel chassis.

Abstract: An interface panel structure used in an electric machine; comprises a fixed seat with a fixed seat with a holding element and sliding rails and a movable sliding seat installed therein. Fixing holes for accepting the holding element and sliding grooves operated in cooperation with the sliding rails are disposed in the sliding seat. In addition, a guide rod is installed in the sliding seat for touching off the holding the holding element to separate it from the fixing hole. When the holding element and the fixing hole are engaged, the sliding seat with interface outlets disposed at the front face thereof is hidden in the fixed seat fixed in the electric machine. And, there is no need to open holes on the surface of the electric machine by means of the interface panel structure.

Abstract: Systems and methods for operatively connecting processor banks in large computer systems are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a computer system includes a first bank of processors, a second bank of processors spaced apart from the first bank of processors, and a connector assembly configured to operatively connect at least a portion of the first bank of processors to at least a portion of the second bank of processors. The connector assembly can include a first connector unit having a plurality of first connector sets and a second connector unit having a plurality of corresponding second connector sets. At least one of the first and second connector units is movable relative to the other one of the first and second connector units to at least approximately concurrently engage the plurality of first connector sets with the plurality of corresponding second connector sets.

Abstract: An angled mounting plate is provided for mounting a connector at a bulkhead in an angled manner, such as for a coaxial or triaxial connector system. The angled mounting plate mounts to a yoke mounted around the connector. The yoke includes identical mounting halves held in place by fasteners. The yoke is held to the mounting plate by further fasteners. Vertical mounting plates can also be provided for mounting to the connectors. The bulkhead can be provided with mounting structure for mounting directly to the yokes.