FRONT SLED ASSEMBLIES FOR COMMUNICATION JACKS AND COMMUNICATION JACKS HAVING FRONT SLED ASSEMBLIES

• US 20140256185A1
• Filed: 03/10/2014
• Published: 09/11/2014
• Est. Priority Date: 03/11/2013
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Panduit Corporation
• Original Assignee: Panduit Corporation
• Inventors: Fransen, Robert E., Patel, Satish I., Valenti, Joshua A., Lin, Tse-Yu, Shah, Moulik
• Granted Patent: US 9,379,500 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 439/626
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 13/6461 Means for preventing cross-talk
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 13/6467 by cross-over of signal conductors
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 2107/00 Four or more poles
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 2201/04 for network, e.g. LAN connectors
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 24/64 for high frequency, e.g. RJ 45
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 27/00 Coupling parts adapted for co-operation with two or more dissimilar counterparts for dissimilar contact members H01R13/35; supported only by co-operation with a counterpart H01R31/00; with a holder adapted for supporting apparatus to which its counterpart is attached H01R33/90

Abstract

The present invention generally relates to communication connectors and internal components thereof. In one embodiment, the present invention is a communication jack comprising both front-rotated and back rotated plug interface contacts. In another embodiment, the present invention is a communication jack comprising a two-piece front sled. In yet another embodiment, the present invention is a communication jack that retains its functionality when mated with both eight-position and six-position plugs.

Claims

1. A communication connector, comprising:

a housing with an aperture for receiving a plug; and

a plurality of plug interface contacts at least partially received in said aperture, said plurality of plug interface contacts including respective ends proximal said aperture, said plurality of plug interface contacts having respective ends distal said aperture, said distal ends fixed within said connector, said proximal ends being supported and rotating relative to said distal ends, said proximal end including a spring section.

2. The communication connector of claim 1, wherein said spring section has a C-shaped cross-section.

3. The communication connector of claim 1, wherein said plurality of plug interface contacts include a first flex section, a second flex section connected to said first flex section, an upper beam portion connected to said second flex section.

4. The communication connector of claim 3, wherein said plurality of plug interface contacts further include a first linking section connecting said upper beam portion to a leg, and a second linking portion which links said leg to said proximal end.

5. The communication connector of claim 4, further including a compliant pin connected to said first flex section.

7. The communication system of claim 1, wherein said spring section has a C-shaped cross section.

8. The communication system of claim 1, wherein said plurality of plug interface contacts include a first flex section, a second flex section connected to said first flex section, an upper beam portion connected to said second flex section.

9. The communication system of claim 3, wherein said plurality of plug interface contacts further include a first linking section connecting said upper beam portion to a leg, and a second linking portion which links said leg to said proximal end.

10. The communication system of claim 4, further including a compliant pin connected to said first flex section.

6. A communication system, comprising:

communication equipment; and

a communication connector connected to said communication equipment, said communication connector having a housing with an aperture for receiving a plug, a plurality of plug interface contacts at least partially received in said aperture, said plurality of plug interface contacts including respective ends proximal said aperture, said plurality of plug interface contacts having respective ends distal said aperture, said distal ends fixed within said connector, said proximal ends being supported and rotating relative to said distal ends, said proximal end including a spring section.

11. A communication connector, comprising:

a housing with an aperture for receiving a plug; and

a plurality of plug interface contacts at least partially received in said aperture, said plurality of plug interface contacts including respective ends proximal said aperture, said plurality of plug interface contacts having respective ends distal said aperture, said distal ends fixed within said connector, said proximal ends rotating relative to said distal ends, said proximal end including a contact zone, said contact zone being supported by a spring.

12. The communication connector of claim 11, wherein said contact zone includes an upper beam portion, a leg, and first linking section connecting said upper beam portion to said leg.

13. The communication connector of claim 12, wherein said spring is a C-shaped bend connected to said leg.

14. The communication connector of claim 13, further including to a free end connected to said leg.