PATCH PANEL ASSEMBLY ADAPTER FOR USE WITH DATA NETWORKS

Title:

PATCH PANEL ASSEMBLY ADAPTER FOR USE WITH DATA NETWORKS

Document Type and Number:

WIPO Patent Application WO/2012/129557

Kind Code:

A3

Abstract:

A patch panel adapter assembly is provided for use with infrastructure management systems that utilize a plurality of cables interconnected to end-user devices and work area outlets, and integrated circuits to monitor the status of these end-user devices and outlets includes a pair of circuit boards. Individual "smart" patch panels, ones with increased functionality are provided and have a series of stub cables connected to them. These may be mounted, either in a group, or individually using standoffs, in opposition to ordinary patch panels. The stub cables are inserted into the ordinary patch panel jacks to provide a smart panel that may be used to control the network. Use of the adapter assemblies reduces the time and labor required to retrofit or upgrade an existing network.

Inventors:

PANELLA AUGUSTO P (US)
CURTIS DENNIS W (US)
ADAMS SAM (US)
BAINES ELLIOT A (US)

Application Number:

PCT/US2012/030534

Publication Date:

December 13, 2012

Filing Date:

March 26, 2012

Export Citation:

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Assignee:

MOLEX INC (US)
PANELLA AUGUSTO P (US)
CURTIS DENNIS W (US)
ADAMS SAM (US)
BAINES ELLIOT A (US)

International Classes:

H01R24/58; G06F1/16

Domestic Patent References:

WO2002039756A1

2002-05-16

Foreign References:

US20060063406A1	2006-03-23
US6574586B1	2003-06-03

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