Opening structure for receiving a telecommunications outlet and telecommunications outlet connection kit

Abstract

An opening structure for receiving a telecommunications socket, the opening structure comprising: a main body defining a central channel; first attachment means for securing a first type of socket to the main body within the central channel; second attachment means for securing a second type of socket to the main body within the central channel; and third attachment means for securing a third type of socket to the main body within the central channel; wherein the first, second and third types of socket have different connection means for facilitating connection with the opening structure.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to a universal socket opening. Background Technology

[0002] Telecommunications connectors are manufactured in various specifications and standards. For example, there are specifications and standards for connecting modular sockets into openings defined by, for example, panels and plates. For sockets commonly referred to as "keystonejacks," there is an industry-wide standard where, among other structural features, a flexible tab is provided on the top of the socket, allowing the socket to snap into a mounting plate. Manufacturers also define their own specifications for proprietary and non-proprietary types of sockets. Typically, sockets manufactured in one specification cannot be used with openings manufactured in a different specification. Therefore, this lack of cross-compatibility reduces flexibility and requires manufacturers to maintain large inventories.

[0003] refer to Figure 67 The figure shows a dome-shaped socket 10 configured as an RJ-type socket. As shown, the socket 10 includes a body 12 and a one-sided deflectable latching member 14 located on one side of the body 12. A one-sided fixed latching member 16 is provided on the side of the body 12 opposite to the latching member 14. In one aspect, the latching members 14, 16 are spaced apart by a height H1 that allows the socket to be inserted into an opening having the same height. In one example, the height H1 is approximately 19.5 mm. A pair of opposing side stops 18 are also provided on the other two sides of the body 12. When the socket 10 is inserted into the opening, the latching members 14, 16 prevent the socket 10 from being removed along a first direction D1. The side stops 18 prevent the socket 10 from being removed from the opening along a second direction D2 opposite to the first direction D1. Therefore, the combination of latching members 14, 16 and side stop 18 serves to securely hold the socket 10 within the opening, preventing the socket 10 from moving along either the first direction D1 or the second direction D2. When the latching member 14 is fully depressed, the socket 10 can be removed from the opening along the first direction D1.

[0004] refer to Figure 68The figure shows a socket module 20, referred to as the SL series socket, which is also configured as an RJ-type socket and manufactured by CommScope, Inc., the assignee of this application. As shown, the socket 20 includes a body 22 and a double-sided deflectable latching member 24 located on one side of the body 22. A double-sided fixed latching member 26 is disposed on the side of the body 22 opposite to the latching member 24. In one aspect, the latching members 24, 26 are spaced apart by a height H2 that allows the socket to be inserted into an opening having the same height. In one example, the height H2 is approximately 20.3 mm. Because the latching members 24, 26 are double-sided and form channels that abut against each side of the wall defining the opening in which the socket 20 is mounted, the latching members 24, 26 prevent the socket 20 from being removed from the opening along a first direction D1 or a second direction D2. Therefore, the socket 20 differs from the socket 10 in that a side stop is not required for the socket 20. When the latching member 24 is fully depressed, the socket 20 can be removed from the opening along the first direction D1. Because the height H1 associated with the dome-type socket differs from the height H2 associated with the SL-type socket, each type of socket must generally be used with an opening structure specifically sized for that type of socket.

[0005] refer to Figure 69 The diagram illustrates a socket module 30, referred to as an M-series socket, which is also configured as an RJ-type socket and manufactured by CommScope, the assignee of this application. As shown, the socket 30 includes a body 32 and a pair of opposing, unilateral, deflectable latching members 34 located on each side of the body 32. A pair of opposing side stops 36 are also provided on the same sides of the body 12 where the latching members 34 are located. When the socket 30 is inserted into the opening, the latching members 34 prevent the socket 30 from being removed along a first direction D1. The side stops 36 prevent the socket 30 from being removed from the opening along a second direction D2, opposite to the first direction D1. Therefore, the combination of the latching members 34 and the side stops 36 serves to securely hold the socket 30 within the opening, preventing movement of the socket 30 along either the first or second direction D1, D2. When the latching members 34 are fully depressed, the socket 30 can be removed from the opening along the first direction D1. Because the latching method used with M-series sockets is completely different from that used with dome-type and SL-type sockets, M-series sockets cannot be used with openings constructed for dome-type and SL-type sockets, and vice versa.

[0006] There are other types of sockets with different latching systems, which similarly require openings specifically constructed for that type of socket. Summary of the Invention

[0007] An opening structure for receiving a telecommunications socket may include: a body defining a central channel; a first attachment device for securing a first type socket to the body within the central channel; a second attachment device for securing a second type socket to the body within the central channel; and a third attachment device for securing a third type socket to the body within the central channel, wherein the first, second, and third type sockets have different connection means for facilitating connection with the opening structure.

[0008] In some examples, the first attachment device includes at least one rearward-facing surface of the body, which acts as a stop surface for a side stop of the first type of socket, and the first attachment device includes upper and lower edges located on opposite sides of the central channel for engaging with a single-sided latching member of the first type of socket.

[0009] In some examples, the first type of socket is a dome-shaped socket.

[0010] In some examples, the second attachment device includes a recess located on opposite sides of the central channel and a snap-fit ​​surface for engaging a laterally positioned latching member of the second type of socket.

[0011] In some examples, the second type of socket is a COMMSCOPE M series socket.

[0012] In some examples, the third attachment device simply includes an upper edge and a lower edge for engaging with the double-sided latching member of the third type of socket.

[0013] In some examples, the third type of socket is the COMMSCOPE SL series socket.

[0014] In some examples, the first attachment device, the second attachment device, and the third attachment device are integrally formed with the body.

[0015] In some examples, the body includes a deflectable latching member.

[0016] In some examples, the deflectable latching member comprises a pair of deflectable latching members.

[0017] In some examples, the deflectable latching member forms at least a portion of the first attachment device and the third attachment device.

[0018] In some examples, an adapter component may be further included for mounting on the first type of socket and for connection to the first attachment device.

[0019] An opening structure for receiving a telecommunications socket may include: a body defining a central channel; a lower edge located on the lower side of the central channel; a deflectable latching member positioned opposite the lower edge and on the upper side of the central channel; a rearward-facing surface orthogonally oriented to the central channel; and a pair of snap-fit ​​surfaces located on the side of the central channel. In one aspect, when a first type socket is installed in the central channel, the first type socket engages with the lower edge and the deflectable latching member and abuts against the rearward-facing surface. In one aspect, when a second type socket is installed in the central channel, the second type socket engages with the pair of snap-fit ​​surfaces and abuts against the rearward-facing surface. In one aspect, when a third type socket is installed in the central channel, the third type socket engages with the lower edge and the deflectable latching member, but the third type socket does not abut against the rearward-facing surface.

[0020] In some examples, the first type of socket is a dome-shaped socket.

[0021] In some examples, the second type of socket is a COMMSCOPE M series socket.

[0022] In some examples, the third type of socket is the COMMSCOPE SL series socket.

[0023] In some examples, the lower edge, the deflectable latching member, the rearward-facing surface, and the pair of snap-fit ​​surfaces are integrally formed with the body.

[0024] In some examples, the deflectable latching member comprises a pair of deflectable latching members.

[0025] A telecommunications socket connection kit may include: a body defining a central channel, the body defining a first attachment device for securing a first type socket to the body within the central channel and a second attachment device for securing a second type socket to the body within the central channel. An adapter for connecting to a third type socket may be included, the adapter being configured to connect to the first attachment device. In one aspect, the first type socket, the second type socket, and the third type socket have different connection means for facilitating connection with an opening structure. In one aspect, the first attachment device includes upper and lower edges located on opposite sides of the central channel for engaging a one-sided latching member of the first type socket.

[0026] In some examples, the first type of socket is a dome-shaped socket.

[0027] In some examples, the second attachment device includes a recess located on opposite sides of the central channel and a snap-fit ​​surface for engaging a laterally positioned latching member of the second type of socket.

[0028] In some examples, the second type of socket is a COMMSCOPE M series socket.

[0029] In some examples, the third type of socket is the COMMSCOPE SL series socket.

[0030] In some examples, the first attachment device and the second attachment device are integrally formed with the body.

[0031] Various other aspects of the invention will be set forth in the following description. Inventive aspects may involve individual features or combinations of features. It should be understood that the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are merely exemplary and illustrative, and do not limit the broad inventive concept on which the embodiments disclosed herein are based. Attached Figure Description

[0032] Non-limiting and non-exhaustive embodiments are described with reference to the following figures, which are not necessarily drawn to scale, and wherein, unless otherwise specified, the same reference numerals refer to the same parts in the various views.

[0033] Figure 1 A rear-view top perspective view of a first opening structure having the features according to this disclosure.

[0034] Figure 2 for Figure 1 A front-view top-view stereoscopic diagram of the open structure.

[0035] Figure 3 for Figure 1 Rear bottom perspective of the open structure.

[0036] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A front-view bottom-view stereoscopic view of the open structure.

[0037] Figure 5 for Figure 1 Front view of the opening structure.

[0038] Figure 6 for Figure 1 Rear view of the opening structure.

[0039] Figure 7 for Figure 1A top view of the open structure.

[0040] Figure 8 for Figure 1 Bottom view of the open structure.

[0041] Figure 9 for Figure 1 A side view of the open structure.

[0042] Figure 10 for Figure 1 A sectional side view of the open structure.

[0043] Figure 11 To include fixed to Figure 1 A front perspective view of the components of a first type of socket with an open structure.

[0044] Figure 12 for Figure 11 Rear-view perspective of the components shown.

[0045] Figure 13 for Figure 11 The top view of the component shown.

[0046] Figure 14 for Figure 11 The bottom view of the components shown.

[0047] Figure 15 for Figure 11 The side view of the component shown.

[0048] Figure 16 for Figure 11 The cross-sectional side view of the component shown.

[0049] Figure 17 For can be Figure 11 A front perspective stereoscopic view of the adapter in which the components shown are used together.

[0050] Figure 18 for Figure 17 The adapter shown is a rear-view perspective view.

[0051] Figure 19 To include fixed to Figure 1 A front perspective view of the components of a second type of socket with an open structure.

[0052] Figure 20 for Figure 19 Rear-view perspective of the components shown.

[0053] Figure 21 for Figure 19 The top view of the component shown.

[0054] Figure 22 for Figure 19 The bottom view of the components shown.

[0055] Figure 23 for Figure 19 The side view of the component shown.

[0056] Figure 24 for Figure 19 The cross-sectional side view of the component shown.

[0057] Figure 25 To include fixed to Figure 1 A front perspective view of the components of a third type of socket with an open structure.

[0058] Figure 26 for Figure 25 Rear-view perspective of the components shown.

[0059] Figure 27 for Figure 25 The top view of the component shown.

[0060] Figure 28 for Figure 25 The bottom view of the components shown.

[0061] Figure 29 for Figure 25 The side view of the component shown.

[0062] Figure 30 for Figure 25 The top cross-sectional view of the component shown.

[0063] Figure 31 This is a rear-view top perspective view of a second opening structure having the features according to this disclosure.

[0064] Figure 32 for Figure 31 A front-view top-view stereoscopic diagram of the open structure.

[0065] Figure 33 for Figure 31 Rear bottom perspective of the open structure.

[0066] Figure 34 for Figure 31 A front-view bottom-view stereoscopic view of the open structure.

[0067] Figure 35 for Figure 31 Front view of the opening structure.

[0068] Figure 36 for Figure 31 Rear view of the opening structure.

[0069] Figure 37 for Figure 31A top view of the open structure.

[0070] Figure 38 for Figure 31 Bottom view of the open structure.

[0071] Figure 39 for Figure 31 A side view of the open structure.

[0072] Figure 40 for Figure 31 A sectional side view of the open structure.

[0073] Figure 41 To include fixed to Figure 31 A front perspective view of the components of a first type of socket with an open structure.

[0074] Figure 42 for Figure 41 Rear-view perspective of the components shown.

[0075] Figure 43 for Figure 41 The top view of the component shown.

[0076] Figure 44 for Figure 41 The bottom view of the components shown.

[0077] Figure 45 for Figure 41 The side view of the component shown.

[0078] Figure 46 for Figure 41 The cross-sectional side view of the component shown.

[0079] Figure 47 To include fixed to Figure 31 A front perspective view of the components of a second type of socket with an open structure.

[0080] Figure 48 for Figure 47 Rear-view perspective of the components shown.

[0081] Figure 49 for Figure 47 The top view of the component shown.

[0082] Figure 50 for Figure 47 The bottom view of the components shown.

[0083] Figure 51 for Figure 47 The side view of the component shown.

[0084] Figure 52 for Figure 47The cross-sectional side view of the component shown.

[0085] Figure 53 To include fixed to Figure 31 A front perspective view of the components of a third type of socket with an open structure.

[0086] Figure 54 for Figure 53 Rear-view perspective of the components shown.

[0087] Figure 55 for Figure 53 The top view of the component shown.

[0088] Figure 56 for Figure 53 The bottom view of the components shown.

[0089] Figure 57 for Figure 53 The side view of the component shown.

[0090] Figure 58 for Figure 53 The top cross-sectional view of the component shown.

[0091] Figure 59 This is a rear perspective view of a third opening structure having the features according to this disclosure.

[0092] Figure 60 for Figure 59 A partial rear perspective view of the opening structure, in which the features used for the latching member are slightly different.

[0093] Figure 61 To include fixed to Figure 59 Rear perspective view of the components of a first type of socket with an open structure.

[0094] Figure 62 for Figure 61 The cross-sectional side view of the component shown.

[0095] Figure 63 To include fixed to Figure 59 Rear perspective view of the components of a second type of socket with an open structure.

[0096] Figure 64 for Figure 63 The cross-sectional side view of the component shown.

[0097] Figure 65 To include fixed to Figure 59 Rear perspective view of the components of a third type of socket with an open structure.

[0098] Figure 66 for Figure 65The cross-sectional side view of the component shown.

[0099] Figure 67 for Figure 11 The side view of the first type of socket shown.

[0100] Figure 68 for Figure 19 The side view of the second type of socket shown.

[0101] Figure 69 for Figure 25 The side view of the third type of socket shown. Detailed Implementation

[0102] Various embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which like reference numerals denote like parts and components. Reference to the various embodiments does not limit the scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, any examples set forth in this specification are not restrictive, but merely serve to illustrate some of the many possible embodiments of the appended claims.

[0103] Open structure 100

[0104] refer to Figures 1 to 10 The diagram illustrates an opening structure 100. The opening structure 100 is configured to accommodate various types of sockets, such as sockets 20, 30, and 40. Therefore, the opening structure 100 eliminates the need for separate opening structures for each type of socket.

[0105] As shown in the figure, the opening structure 100 includes a body 102 defining a pair of sidewalls 104, 106, which define side surfaces 104a, 106a. A front wall 108 extends between the sidewalls 104, 106 and includes a central opening 110 defined by an inner peripheral edge 110a. An upper rear wall 112 and a lower rear wall 114 also extend between the sidewalls 104, 106 and together form a central opening 116. The central openings 110, 116 together may be referred to as defining a central opening or channel 118. The body also includes a plurality of walls or ribs 120, which, in the illustrated example, extend from the front wall 108. The walls or ribs 120 define an upper surface 120a for supporting sockets 10, 20, 30 within the channel 118.

[0106] In one aspect, the opening structure 100 defines a first attachment device 170 such that an SL-type socket can be received within a channel 118 and secured to the opening structure 100. As shown, the first attachment device 170 is defined by a first edge 112a and a second edge 114a opposite to the first edge 112a and spaced apart by a height H2. In the particular example shown, the first edge 112a is defined by the lower edge 112a of the upper rear wall 112, and the second edge 114a is defined by the upper edge 114a of the lower rear wall 114. As constructed, edges 112a, 114a can be received by latching members 24, 26 of the socket 20, as in Figures 18 to 24 As shown in detail. Once installed in such a manner, the front portion 20a of the body of the socket 20 extends at least partially into the opening 110 of the front wall 108, such that the front portion is supported by the surface 120a of the rib 120 and the inner edge 108a of the front wall 108.

[0107] In one aspect, the opening structure 100 defines a second attachment device 180 such that an M-type socket can be received within the channel 118 and secured to the opening structure 100. As shown, the second attachment device 180 is defined by a first recess 104b and a snap-fit ​​surface 104c defined within a sidewall 104, and opposing recesses 106b and snap-fit ​​surfaces 106c defined within a sidewall 106. In one aspect, the first and second recesses 104b, 106b extend through the front face 108b of the front wall 108 and terminate at snap-fit ​​surfaces 104c, 106c that are generally parallel to the front face 108b. As constructed, as in Figures 25 to 30 As shown in detail, recesses 104b and 106b receive latching members 34 of the socket 30. Once installed in this manner, the body of the socket 30 extends into the channel 118 such that the front portion 30a of the socket 30 abuts against the rear end 108c of the front wall 108 and is supported by the surface 120a of the rib 120. Further insertion of the socket 30 into the opening structure 100 is prevented by the contact between the side stops 36 and the rear ends 104d and 106d of the side walls 104 and 106. Accordingly, the rear ends 104d and 106d can also be characterized as forming part of the attachment device 180.

[0108] In one aspect, and referring to Figures 17-18An adapter 150 can be used to connect the KJ-type socket 10 to the opening structure 100 via a first attachment device 170. As shown, the adapter 150 includes a body 152 defining a top wall 154, a pair of side walls 156, 158 extending from the top wall 154, and a pair of bottom walls 160, 162 extending from the side walls 156, 158. With this disclosed shape, the body 152 can be snapped onto the socket 10. The adapter 150 also includes a deflectable latch 164 extending from the top wall 154 and a pair of side stops 166, 168 extending from the pair of side walls 156, 158 respectively. In one aspect, the adapter 150 increases the height of the socket 10 so that the socket 10 can be installed into the opening structure 100 having an opening height H2 while the adapter 150 is installed. This is achieved by the engagement of the deflectable latch 164 of the adapter with the front 112a of the wall 112 and by the engagement of the fixed latch member 16 of the socket with the front 114a of the wall 114. The front surfaces 166a, 168a of the forward-displaced side stops 166, 168 also engage or abut against the rear surfaces 104b, 106b of the side walls 104, 106, wherein the edge 120a of the rib 120 supports the socket 10, as previously described.

[0109] Although a single opening structure 100 is defined by the body 102, any number of opening structures 100 can be arranged in a one-dimensional or two-dimensional array in one or more rows and / or one or more columns. Additionally, one or more opening structures 100 can be integrally formed with a wall panel or panel structure having additional features.

[0110] Open structure 200

[0111] refer to Figures 31 to 58 This section illustrates a second example of an opening structure 200. Opening structure 200 is generally similar to opening structure 100 and shares many common features. Where features are substantially the same, similar reference numerals are used, but numbers in the 200 series are used instead of the 100 series. Where features are substantially similar, the description already presented for opening structure 100 applies to opening structure 200 and need not be repeated in this section. Therefore, this section is generally limited to the differences between opening structure 200 and opening structure 100.

[0112] The main difference between opening structure 200 and opening structure 100 is that opening structure 200 does not have an upper rear wall 112, but instead has a deflectable latching member 212. The deflectable latching member 212 includes a deflectable arm portion 212a and a snap-fit ​​portion 212b. In one aspect, the deflectable latching member 212 is positioned relative to the lower rear wall 214 to define an opening height H1 in a relaxed state or a slightly deflected state. The latching member 212 is deflectable to create a larger opening size between the latching member 212 and the lower rear wall 214, thereby enabling an opening height H2. Therefore, by incorporating the deflectable latching member 212, opening structure 200 can accommodate a KJ-type socket 10 or an SL-type socket 20. The opening structure 200 is also configured such that the sidewalls 104, 106 have rear surfaces 104d, 106d, which the side stop 18 of the KJ-type socket 10 can abut against during installation. Therefore, this configuration does not involve the use of an adapter to assist in the installation of the KJ-type socket. To facilitate guiding and / or securing the socket within the channel 218, the sidewalls 204, 206 may also be provided with ribs or guide portions 204e, 206e. In the illustrated example, the opening structure 200 is shown without ribs similar to rib 112. However, such a feature can be integrated into the opening structure 200. Similarly, in some configurations, the opening structure 100 may not have rib 112. The deflectable latch member 212 is also provided with a handle or tool surface 212c so that the latch member 212 can be deflected upward away from the installed socket using a finger or tool so that the installed socket can be removed from the opening structure 200.

[0113] In one aspect, the opening structure 200 may be characterized as having a first attachment device 270, the first attachment device 270 including a lower rear wall 214, a deflectable latching member 212, and rear surfaces 204d, 206d of the side walls 204, 206. Figures 41 to 46 A KJ-type socket 10 is shown engaging with a first attachment device 270. The opening structure 200 can also be characterized as having a second attachment device 280, the second attachment device 280 including recesses 204b, 206b and snap-fit ​​surfaces 204c, 206c and including rear surfaces 204d, 206d of sidewalls 204, 206. Figures 53 to 58 An M-type socket 30 is shown engaging with a second attachment device 280. The opening structure 200 can be further characterized as having a third attachment device 290, which includes a lower rear wall 214 and a deflectable latching member 212. Figures 47 to 52 The SL-type socket 20 is shown engaging with the third attachment device 290.

[0114] Although a single opening structure 200 is defined by the body 202, any number of opening structures 200 can be arranged in one or more rows and / or one or more columns in a one-dimensional or two-dimensional array. Additionally, one or more opening structures 200 can be integrally formed with a wall panel or panel structure having additional features.

[0115] Open structure 300

[0116] refer to Figures 59 to 66 This illustrates a third example of an opening structure 300. Opening structure 300 is generally similar to opening structure 200 and shares many common features. Where these features are substantially the same, similar reference numerals are used, but numbers in the 300 series are used instead of the 200 series. Where the features are substantially similar, the description already presented for opening structure 200 applies to opening structure 300 and need not be repeated in this section. Therefore, this section is generally limited to the differences between opening structure 300 and opening structure 200.

[0117] The main difference between opening structure 300 and opening structure 200 is that the deflectable latching members 312 are configured as two independent deflectable latching members 312. Opening structure 300 also includes an upper wall 313 positioned above the independent latching members 312. The upper wall 313 may include a recess or opening 313a for receiving the deflected portion of the latching member 312. Similar to opening structure 200, the deflectable latching members 312 of opening structure 300 are positioned relative to the lower rear wall 314 to define an opening height H1 in a relaxed state or a slightly deflected state. The latching members 312 are deflectable to create a larger opening size between the latching members 312 and the lower rear wall 314, thereby enabling an opening height H2. Therefore, opening structure 300 can also accommodate a KJ-type socket 10 or an SL-type socket 20. The opening structure 300 is also configured such that the side walls 304, 306 have rear surfaces 304d, 306d, which the side stops 18 of the KJ-type socket 10 can abut against during installation. Therefore, this configuration does not require the use of an adapter to install the KJ-type socket. To facilitate guiding and / or securing the socket within the channel 318, the side walls 304, 306 may also be provided with ribs or guide portions 304e, 306e. In the illustrated example, the opening structure 300 is shown without ribs similar to rib 112. However, such features can be integrated into the opening structure 300. Figure 60 The shown and Figure 59A minor variation in the illustrated construction is that the deflectable latching member 312 is further provided with a snap-fit ​​312c, which engages with a stop 313b on the top wall 313 to prevent the latching member 312 from being opened beyond a predetermined point. The snap-fit ​​312c can also serve as a manual or tool interface for releasing the latching member 312. It should also be noted that, in this example, the lower rear wall 314 is provided with holes 315, generally horizontally, for receiving the latching members 16, 26 of the sockets 10, 20.

[0118] In one aspect, the opening structure 300 may be characterized as having a first attachment device 370, the first attachment device 370 including a lower rear wall 314, a deflectable latching member 312, and rear surfaces 304d, 306d of the side walls 304, 306. Figures 61 to 62 A KJ-type socket 10 is shown engaging with a first attachment device 370. The opening structure 300 can also be characterized as having a second attachment device 380, which includes an identical attachment feature 382 positioned opposite to each other, defining a recess 382a and a snap-fit ​​surface 382b and including rear surfaces 304d and 306d of sidewalls 304 and 306. Figures 65 to 66 An M-type socket 30 is shown engaging with a second attachment device 380. The opening structure 300 can be further characterized as having a third attachment device 390, which includes a lower rear wall 34 and a deflectable latching member 312. Figure 63 and 64 The SL-type socket 20 is shown engaging with the third attachment device 390.

[0119] refer to Figure 60 It is noted that two opening structures 300 are provided in a single body 302, wherein latching members 303 are positioned opposite each other so that the body 302 can be snap-fitted to another structure. Although the body 302 defines two opening structures 300, any number of opening structures 300 can be provided in a one-dimensional or two-dimensional array in one or more rows and / or one or more columns. In addition, one or more opening structures 300 can be integrally formed with a wall panel or panel structure with additional features.

[0120] In the example shown, the first, second, and third attachment devices are shown to be integrally formed with the body of the opening structure. However, other arrangements are possible. In some examples, the opening structure is formed of a polymeric material, such as injection-molded plastic. Other materials are also possible.

[0121] The various embodiments described above are provided by way of example only and should not be construed as limiting the appended claims. Those skilled in the art will readily recognize that various modifications and changes can be made without following the exemplary embodiments and applications illustrated and described herein, and without departing from the true spirit and scope of this disclosure.

Claims

1. An opening structure for receiving telecommunications sockets, characterized in that, The opening structure includes: The main body defining the first sidewall, the second sidewall, and the central passageway; A first attachment device for securing a first type socket to the body within the central channel, wherein the first attachment device includes at least one rearward-facing surface on the first sidewall and / or the second sidewall of the body, the at least one rearward-facing surface acting as a stop surface for a side stop of the first type socket, and the first attachment device includes upper and lower edges located on opposite sides of the central channel for engaging with a single-sided latching member of the first type socket; A second attachment device for securing a second type of socket to the body within the central channel, wherein the second attachment device includes opposingly positioned grooves on opposite sides of the central channel and a snap-fit ​​surface for engaging a laterally positioned latching member of the second type of socket; and A third attachment device is used to secure a third type of socket to the body within the central channel; The first type of socket, the second type of socket, and the third type of socket have different connection devices for facilitating connection with the opening structure; The first attachment device, the second attachment device, and the third attachment device are integrally formed in the main body.

2. The opening structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first type of socket is a dome-shaped socket.

3. The opening structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second type of socket is the COMMSCOPE M series socket.

4. The opening structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The third attachment device comprises only an upper edge and a lower edge for engaging with the double-sided latching member of the third type of socket.

5. The opening structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The third type of socket is the COMMSCOPE SL series socket.

6. The opening structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The body includes a deflectable latching member.

7. The opening structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The deflectable latching member comprises a pair of deflectable latching members.

8. The opening structure according to claim 6, characterized in that, The deflectable latching member forms at least a portion of the first attachment device and the third attachment device.

9. The opening structure according to claim 1, characterized in that, The opening structure further includes an adapter component for mounting on the first type of socket and for connecting to the first attachment device.

10. An opening structure for receiving telecommunications sockets, characterized in that, The opening structure includes: The main body defining the first sidewall, the second sidewall, and the central passageway; The lower edge located on the lower side of the central channel; A deflectable latching member, the deflectable latching member being positioned opposite the lower edge and located above the central channel; A rearward-facing surface orthogonally oriented to the central channel, the rearward-facing surface being on the first and / or second sidewalls of the body; and A pair of snap-fit ​​surfaces located on the side of the central channel; When the first type of socket is installed in the central channel, the first type of socket engages with the lower edge and the deflectable latching member and abuts against the rearward-facing surface, the lower edge being used to engage with the one-sided latching member of the first type of socket, and the rearward-facing surface acting as a stop surface for the side stop of the first type of socket. When the second type of socket is installed in the central channel, the second type of socket engages with the pair of snap-fit ​​surfaces and abuts against the rearward-facing surface, the snap-fit ​​surfaces being used to engage the laterally positioned latching member of the second type of socket; When the third type of socket is installed in the central channel, the third type of socket engages with the lower edge and the deflectable latching member, and the third type of socket does not abut against the rearward-facing surface; The lower edge, the deflectable latching member, the rearward-facing surface, and the pair of snap-fit ​​surfaces are integrally formed in the body.

11. The opening structure according to claim 10, characterized in that, The first type of socket is a dome-shaped socket.

12. The opening structure according to claim 10, characterized in that, The second type of socket is the COMMSCOPE M series socket.

13. The opening structure according to claim 10, characterized in that, The third type of socket is the COMMSCOPE SL series socket.

14. The opening structure according to claim 10, characterized in that, The deflectable latching member comprises a pair of deflectable latching members.

15. A telecommunications socket connection kit, characterized in that, The telecommunications socket connection kit includes: A main body defining a first sidewall, a second sidewall, and a central passage, wherein the main body defines: A first attachment device for securing a first type socket to the body within the central channel, wherein the first attachment device includes at least one rearward-facing surface on the first sidewall and / or the second sidewall of the body, the at least one rearward-facing surface acting as a stop surface for a side stop of the first type socket, and the first attachment device includes upper and lower edges located on opposite sides of the central channel for engaging with a single-sided latching member of the first type socket; A second attachment device for securing a second type of socket to the body within the central channel, wherein the second attachment device includes opposingly positioned grooves on opposite sides of the central channel and a snap-fit ​​surface for engaging a laterally positioned latching member of the second type of socket; and An adapter for connecting to a third type of socket, the adapter being configured for connecting to the first attachment device; The first type of socket, the second type of socket, and the third type of socket have different connection devices for facilitating connection with the opening structure. The first attachment device and the second attachment device are integrally formed in the main body.

16. The telecommunications socket connection kit according to claim 15, characterized in that, The first type of socket is a dome-shaped socket.

17. The telecommunications socket connection kit according to claim 15, characterized in that, The second type of socket is the COMMSCOPE M series socket.

18. The telecommunications socket connection kit according to claim 15, characterized in that, The third type of socket is the COMMSCOPE SL series socket.

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