Title:
【発明の名称】順応型の通信コネクタ
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2002503860
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
An apparatus for conveying signals between a communications card and a signal utilization device or network. In one form (FIGS. 1,2 ), structures are provided for receiving an RJ series plug and for making electrical connection with at the contacts on the plug and conveying any signals on the contacts to a communications device such as a telephone, facsimile machine, modem, or a local area network adapter. A body ( 102 ) includes one or more recesses ( 106 ) which receive the plug. An expandable and stretchable membrane ( 114 ) isolates the contacts in the plug from electrical contact with an object in a surrounding environment such that passage of current from one or more of the electrical contacts to an object present in the surrounding environment is prevented. Also provided (FIGS. 7, 14 ) is a replaceable direct access arrangement ( 151, 258 ) which is replaceably held within the communications device ( 150, 250 ). Both the structures providing the receptacles and the direct access arrangement are easily removable in case of damage or if other functions are desired. The replaceable direct access arrangement allows operation in countries having different telecommunications standards and allows operation with many different communications devices. Wireless communication is also provided.
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Inventors:
Ross, thevid
Ahlstrom, Joachim
Gates, david
Ahlstrom, Joachim
Gates, david
Application Number:
JP2000531885A
Publication Date:
February 05, 2002
Filing Date:
February 17, 1999
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Zacom Incorporated
International Classes:
G06K17/00; H01R3/00; H01R13/33; H01R13/52; H01R24/00; G06F3/00; H01R27/00; H01R; (IPC1-7): G06F3/00; G06K17/00; H01R13/33; H01R13/52; H01R24/00
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Kazuo Shamoto (5 outside)