Stepped ram-type socket assembly

Abstract

A stepped ram jack assembly, a rear cable cover assembly having a shielding wrap and an opening configured to allow the rear cable cover assembly to move in a direction perpendicular to an axis of a cable to partially enclose the cable, and to allow the rear cable cover assembly to move along the axis of the cable to engage a rear portion of the stepped ram jack.

Description

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application No. 18 / 098,183, filed on January 18, 2023, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] The present invention generally relates to an RJ45 type connector, and more particularly to a keystone style punchdown jack with a rear wire cover assembly. Background Art

[0004] Several Mini-Com shielded TG jack modules and several unshielded stepped stamped jack modules are currently available on the market. What is needed is a shielded stepped jack that utilizes existing stamped termination methods and is more cost-competitive than existing shielded Mini-Com jacks that use TG termination methods. Specifically, what is needed is a shielded stepped jack with a rear wire cover assembly that can electrically connect the braid of a shielded cable to the jack's shield and secure the conductors to the jack's shield. Utility Model Content

[0005] The present application is made to solve the above-mentioned problems of the prior art, and its purpose is to provide a stepped stamped socket assembly, which can electrically connect the braided part of the shielded cable to the shield of the socket and fix the conductor to the shield of the socket.

[0006] The stepped stamped socket assembly of the present application includes a socket housing assembly having a front shielding wrap portion; and a rear wire cover assembly having a rear wire cover shielding wrap portion, the rear wire cover shielding wrap portion having an opening, the opening being configured to completely surround the cable to be inserted into the stepped stamped socket, the rear wire cover assembly also having grounding tines extending from the opening, the grounding tines being configured to engage the grounding braided portion of the inserted cable, and wherein the front shielding wrap portion has a wipe tab, the wipe tab being configured to engage the inner wall of the rear wire cover to generate a fully combined assembly.

[0007] The stepped stamping socket assembly of the above structure can utilize the existing stamping termination method and is more cost competitive than the existing sockets. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] Figure 1 is an isometric view of the communication system 10 .

[0009] Figure 2 is an isometric exploded view of the terminated receptacle assembly 16 .

[0010] Figure 3 is an exploded top view of the receptacle housing assembly 26 .

[0011] Figure 4 It is an exploded bottom view of the receptacle housing assembly 26 .

[0012] Figure 5 is a rear top exploded view of the receptacle housing assembly 26 .

[0013] Figure 6 The front shield wrap 30 is depicted in its open state prior to final forming.

[0014] Figure 7 is a front plan view of the receptacle housing assembly 26 .

[0015] Figure 8 It is a front bottom view of the receptacle housing assembly 26 .

[0016] Figure 9 is a rear top view of the receptacle housing assembly 26 with the front shield wrap 30 in its open position.

[0017] Figure 10 is a rear view of the receptacle housing assembly 26 with the front shield wrap 30 in its open position.

[0018] Figure 11 is a front top view of the receptacle housing assembly 26 with the front shield wrap 30 in its closed state.

[0019] Figure 12 is a front bottom view of the receptacle housing assembly 26 with the front shield wrap 30 in its closed state.

[0020] Figure 13 is a rear top view of the receptacle housing assembly 26 with the front shield wrap 30 in its closed state.

[0021] Figure 14 is a rear view of the receptacle housing assembly 26 with the front shield wrap 30 in its closed state.

[0022] Figure 15 It is a front top exploded view of the rear wire cover assembly 28.

[0023] Figure 16 It is a rear bottom exploded view of the rear wire cover assembly 28 .

[0024] Figure 17 It is a front plan view of the rear wire cover assembly 28.

[0025] Figure 18is a cross-sectional view of the communication system 10 taken along the centerline of conductor 884 and conductor 887 of an unmated terminated receptacle assembly secured to the shielded patch panel 12.

[0026] Figure 19 is a top elevation view of the termination receptacle assembly 16 .

[0027] Figure 20 is a rear top view of the termination receptacle assembly 16 .

[0028] Figure 21 is a rear top view of an alternative termination receptacle assembly 17 .

[0029] Figure 22 is an isometric exploded view of an alternative embodiment of the termination receptacle assembly 216.

[0030] Figure 23 is a rear top view of the receptacle housing assembly 226 with the front shield wrap 230 in its open position.

[0031] Figure 24 is a rear view of the receptacle housing assembly 226 with the front shield wrap 230 in its open position.

[0032] Figure 25 It is a top exploded view of the rear wire cover assembly 228 .

[0033] Figure 26 It is a rear bottom exploded view of the rear wire cover assembly 228.

[0034] Figure 27 It is a top view of the rear wire cover assembly 228.

[0035] Figure 28 is a cross-sectional view of the communication system 210 taken along the centerline of the conductor 884 and the conductor 887 of the unmated termination receptacle assembly 216 secured to the shielded patch panel 12.

[0036] Figure 29 is a top elevation view of the termination receptacle assembly 216 .

[0037] Figure 30 is a rear top view of the termination receptacle assembly 216 . DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0038] Figure 1is an isometric view of a communication system 10 that includes a shielded patch panel 12, a patch cord assembly 14, and a terminating receptacle assembly 16. The communication system 10, 210 may also include cabinets, racks, cable managers, patch panels, overhead wiring systems, horizontal cabling sections, and other such equipment. The shielded patch panel 12 includes a formed metal faceplate 18 and a faceplate insert 20. The patch cord assembly 14 includes a shielded plug assembly 22 and a shielded cable 24.

[0039] Figure 2 1 is an exploded isometric view of the termination receptacle assembly 16. The termination receptacle assembly 16 includes a shielded cable 24, a receptacle housing assembly 26, and a rear wire cover assembly 28. The shielded cable 24 includes a cable jacket 87, conductors 88, a conductor separator 89, and a braid 94.

[0040] Figure 3 is an exploded top view of the receptacle housing assembly 26 . Figure 4 It is an exploded bottom view of the receptacle housing assembly 26 . Figure 5 is a rear top exploded view of the receptacle housing assembly 26 . Figure 6 2 is a rear exploded view of the receptacle housing assembly 26. The receptacle housing assembly 26 includes a front shield wrap 30, a receptacle housing 32, a PCB assembly 34, a rear sled 36, and a circuit diagram label 38 ( Figure 5-Figure 6 ). Figure 3-Figure 6 The front shield wrap 30 is depicted in its open position prior to final forming. The PCB assembly 34 includes a slider assembly 40, an elongated IDC 42, an IDC support 44, and a PCB 46. The PCB assembly 34 is constructed and used in the same manner as currently produced unshielded stepped stamped jack modules.

[0041] The long IDC 42 of the PCB assembly 34 is press-fit into the channel 48 of the rear slider 36 to keep the long IDC 42 constrained during the termination process. The IDC support 44 of the PCB assembly 34 and the lower support wall 50 of the receptacle housing 32 provide support for the long IDC 42 of the PCB assembly 34 during the assembly process. The slider assembly 40 of the PCB assembly 34 slides into the opening 52 on the receptacle housing 32 ( Figure 5-Figure 6). D-shaped window latches 54 on the receptacle housing 32 snap onto the tabs 56 on the rear slide 36 to secure the components together. The wiring diagram label 38 has an adhesive backing that secures it to the rear slide 36. The assembled receptacle housing 32, PCB assembly 34, rear slide 36, and wiring diagram label 38 are slid into the front shield wrap 30. The flexible latches 58 on the receptacle housing 32 slide through the openings 60 in the front shield wrap 30. The side stops 62 of the receptacle housing 32 pass over the windows 64 of the front shield wrap 30 and help keep all the components together prior to final formation of the front shield wrap 30.

[0042] Figure 7 is a front plan view of the receptacle housing assembly 26 with the front shield wrap 30 in its open state prior to final assembly. Figure 8 is a front bottom view of the receptacle housing assembly 26 with the front shield wrap 30 in its open position. Figure 9 is a rear top view of the receptacle housing assembly 26 with the front shield wrap 30 in its open position. Figure 10 FIG2 is a rear view of the receptacle housing assembly 26 with the front shield wrap 30 in its open position. With the front shield wrap 30 brought to its final position, the rear tab 66 passes through the hole 68. The rear tab 66 is then formed over the edge 69 of the hole 68 to secure the front shield wrap 30 in the locked position. The front tab 72 is formed over the offset geometry 74 on the flange 70 of the front shield wrap 30 to provide additional security and shield continuity.

[0043] Figure 11 is a front top view of the receptacle housing assembly 26 with the front shield wrap 30 in its closed state. Figure 12 is a front bottom view of the receptacle housing assembly 26 with the front shield wrap 30 in its closed state. Figure 13 is a rear top view of the receptacle housing assembly 26 with the front shield wrap 30 in its closed state. Figure 14 is a rear view of the receptacle housing assembly 26 with the front shield wrap 30 in its closed state.

[0044] Figure 15 It is a front top exploded view of the rear wire cover assembly 28. Figure 16 is an exploded rear bottom view of the rear wire cover assembly 28. The rear wire cover assembly 28 includes a wire cover 76 and a wire cover shield wrap 78. The wire cover 76 is placed within the wire cover shield wrap 78. A return flange 80 on the wire cover shield wrap 78 snaps to a flat edge 82 on the wire cover 76 to secure the components together.

[0045] Figure 172 is a top view of the rear wire cover assembly 28. The rear wire cover assembly 28 is symmetrically designed to allow the cable opening 90 to point to the left or right after final assembly.

[0046] Figure 18 1 is a cross-sectional view of the communication system 10 taken along the centerline of the conductor 884 and the conductor 887 of the unmated terminated receptacle assembly secured to the shielded patch panel 12. The conductor 88 on the shielded cable 24 is pressed into the slot 86 ( Figure 7-14 ) and terminated to the long IDC 42 of the receptacle housing assembly 26. The cutting edge 108 on the rear slide 36 provides a flat surface for the punch tool to trim each conductor 88 flat. The cable opening 90 on the rear wire cover assembly 28 allows the rear wire cover assembly 28 to be placed onto the receptacle housing assembly 26 after the shielded cable 24 has been terminated to the long IDC 42 of the receptacle housing assembly 26. The rear wire cover assembly 28 is then placed over the rear end of the receptacle housing assembly 26. If the end of the conductor 88 is cut too long after termination or is not cut by the punch tool, the rounded surface 109 on the wire cover 76 of the rear wire cover assembly 28 helps push the excess conductor or insulation length into the overflow channel 110 on the rear slide 36 of the receptacle housing assembly 26.

[0047] The grounding prongs 92 on the wire cover shield wrap 78 of the rear wire cover assembly 28 engage the braid 94 of the shielded cable 24. The wiping tabs 96 ( Figure 3-Figure 14 ) and the inner wall 98 ( Figure 15-17 ) are connected to create a fully bonded assembly. The capture groove 100 ( Figure 15-17 ) The rounded protrusion 102 on the rear slide 36 of the receptacle housing assembly 26 ( Figure 7-14 ) and secures the rear wire cover assembly 28 to complete the termination of the receptacle assembly 16. The divider walls 84 on the wire cover 76 of the rear wire cover assembly 28 slide into the slots 86 of the rear slide 36 of the receptacle housing assembly 26 and assist in securing the conductors 88 to the shielded cable 24.

[0048] Figure 19 is a top elevation view of the termination receptacle assembly 16 . Figure 20 16. When the shielded plug assembly 22 and the terminating receptacle assembly 16 are in the mated state, the inner wiping tab 104 provides the plug shield 23 ( Figure 1 The ground tabs 106 are designed to couple the termination receptacle assembly 16 to the shielded patch panel 12 when the components are assembled.

[0049] Figure 21 is a rear top view of an alternative terminating receptacle assembly 17. The terminating receptacle assembly 17 includes all of the same components as the terminating receptacle assembly 16, except for an alternative wire cover shield wrap 79. The alternative wire cover shield wrap 79 has the same geometry as the wire cover shield wrap 78, but instead of inwardly facing grounding tines 92, the alternative wire cover shield wrap 79 includes a grounding flange 93. The grounding flange 93 is an outwardly facing flange that is designed to be coupled around a braid 94 of the shielded cable 24 with the aid of a cable tie (not shown).

[0050] Figure 22 is an isometric exploded view of an alternative embodiment of the termination receptacle assembly 216 . Figure 23 and 24 An alternative termination receptacle assembly 216 is shown having a receptacle housing assembly 226 that is similar to the receptacle housing assembly 26 except that the front shield wrap 230 has a cutout 271 on the flange 270 .

[0051] Figure 25 is an exploded top view of an alternative rear wire cover assembly 228 . Figure 26 2 is a rear, bottom-up exploded view of the rear wire cover assembly 228. The rear wire cover assembly 228 includes a wire cover 276 and a wire cover shield wrap 278. The wire cover 276 is positioned within the wire cover shield wrap 278. The wire cover shield wrap 278 is shown in its open position prior to final assembly. A retaining flange 280 on the wire cover shield wrap 278 passes through a slot 282 on the wire cover 276 and is formed around a lip 277 to secure the components together. A spring latch 281 on the wire cover 276 helps retain the retaining flange 280 after it has been formed into its final position.

[0052] Figure 27 2 is a top elevation view of the rear wire cover assembly 228 in its assembled state. The rear wire cover assembly 228 is symmetrically designed and can be assembled to the receptacle housing assembly 226 in the orientation shown or rotated 180 degrees about the central axis.

[0053] Figure 28 2 is a cross-sectional view of the communication system 210 taken along the centerline of the conductor 884 and the conductor 887 of the unmated terminated receptacle assembly secured to the shielded patch panel 12. The conductor 88 on the shielded cable 24 is pressed into the slot 86 ( Figure 7-14) and terminated to the long IDC 42 of the receptacle housing assembly 226. The cutting edge 108 on the rear slide 36 provides a flat surface for the punch tool to trim each conductor 88 flat. Before the conductors 88 are terminated to the long IDC 42 of the receptacle housing assembly 226, the shielded cable 24 must be fed through the rear wire cover assembly 228. The rear wire cover assembly 228 is then placed over the rear end of the receptacle housing assembly 226. If the end of the conductor 88 is cut too long or is not cut using a punch tool after termination, the angled face 110 ( Figure 7-14 ) allows the user to trim excess length of conductor 88 using a pair of flat edge clips.

[0054] The copper foil tape 294 adheres to the braided wires or drain wires from the shielded cable 24 to create a smooth conductive bonding surface. When the wire cover shield wrap 278 is placed in its final position to provide 360 ​​degrees of shielding, the grounding tines 292 on the wire cover shield wrap 278 of the rear wire cover assembly 228 bond to the copper foil tape 294 of the shielded cable 24. The mandrel 290 on the wire cover 276 provides a controlled surface for the grounding tines 292 on the wire cover shield wrap 278 to wrap around and prevent plastic deformation when the shielded cable 24 is placed in the rear wire cover assembly 228. Preventing plastic deformation of the grounding tines 292 ensures continuity between the rear wire cover assembly 228 and the copper foil tape 294 if multiple terminations occur. The wiping tab 96 ( Figure 23-24 ) and the inner wall 298 ( Figure 25-27 ) are connected to create a fully bonded assembly. The capture groove 300 ( Figure 25-27 ) The rounded protrusion 102 on the rear slide 36 of the receptacle housing assembly 226 ( Figure 7-14 ) and secures the rear wire cover assembly 228 to complete the termination of the receptacle assembly 216. The divider walls 284 on the wire cover 276 of the rear wire cover assembly 228 slide into the slots 286 of the rear slide 36 of the receptacle housing assembly 226 and assist in securing the conductors 88 to the shielded cable 24.

[0055] Figure 29 is a top elevation view of the termination receptacle assembly 216 . Figure 30 2 is a rear plan view of the terminating receptacle assembly 216. When the shielded plug assembly 22 and the terminating receptacle assembly 216 are in the mated state, the inner wipe tab 104 provides the plug shield 23 ( Figure 1 ) The ground tabs 106 are designed to couple the termination receptacle assembly 216 to the shielded patch panel 12 when the components are assembled.

[0056] Although the present invention has been described as having a preferred design, the present invention may be further modified within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, this application is intended to cover any variations, uses, or modifications of the present invention using its general principles. Furthermore, this application is intended to cover such departures from the present disclosure as come within known or customary practice in the art to which the present invention pertains and which fall within the limits of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A stepped stamping socket assembly, comprising a receptacle housing assembly having a front shield wrap; and Rear cable cover assembly, It is characterized by: The rear wire cover assembly has a rear wire cover shield wrap having an opening configured to completely surround a cable to be inserted into the stepped stamped receptacle, the rear wire cover assembly also having grounding tines extending from the opening, the grounding tines configured to engage a grounding braid of the inserted cable, and wherein the front shield wrap has a wipe tab configured to engage an inner wall of the rear wire cover to create a fully bonded assembly.

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