Telecommunications jack adapter
AssigneeCommScope Technologies LLC
InventorsJing Wang, Wenyong Wu
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Abstract
A telecommunications jack adapter for receiving multiple types of jacks can include an opening structure having a main body defining a central opening for receiving a first jack type having a first dimension and a second jack type having a second dimension greater than the first dimension, wherein the main body is flexible such that the opening structure matches the first dimension in a relaxed state and matches the second dimension in an expanded state. In some examples, the main body has deflectable latch members configured to engage with an opening structure configured to receive a third jack type.
Claims22
A telecommunications jack connection kit comprising:
- an opening structure defining a first central passageway, the opening structure defining a first attachment arrangement for securing a first jack type within the first central passageway;
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- an adapter for connection to a second jack type and a third jack type, the adapter being configured for connection to the first attachment arrangement;
- wherein the first, second, and third jack types have different connection arrangements for facilitating connection to the opening structure.
A telecommunications jack adapter for enabling jacks of a first and second type to be inserted into an opening structure configured for a third jack type, the telecommunications jack adapter comprising:
- a main body defining first, second, third, and fourth side structures, the side structures defining a central opening for receiving a jack;
- a first deflectable latch member formed as part of the first side structure and a second deflectable latch member formed as part of the second side structure, the first and second deflectable latch members being configured to engage with the opening structure configured for the third jack type;
- a first attachment arrangement for receiving and retaining a first jack type within the central opening, the first attachment arrangement being defined by a first catch surface defined in the third side structure, a second catch surface defined in the fourth side structure, and a first stop surface;
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- a second attachment arrangement for receiving and retaining a second jack type within the central opening, the second attachment arrangement being defined by the first and second catch surfaces, a third catch surface defined in the third side structure, and a fourth catch surface defined in the fourth side structure;
- wherein the first, second, and third jack types have different connection arrangements for facilitating connection to an opening structure.
A telecommunications jack adapter for receiving multiple types of jacks, the jack adapter comprising:
- an opening structure defining an expandable central opening for receiving a first jack type having a first height dimension and a second jack type having a second height dimension greater than the first height dimension;
- a pair of flexible spring arms connected to the opening structure such that the central opening is located between the flexible spring arms;
- wherein when the pair of flexible spring arms are in a relaxed state, the central opening has a first opening height corresponding to the first height dimension and wherein when the pair of flexible spring arms are in an expanded state, the central opening has a second opening height corresponding to the second height dimension.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.