Adapter housing for connecting insert devices to a cable fitting

US7326073B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG and PH · DE

Inventors

• Claudia Hanning · Detmold, DE
• Juergen Ziemke · Detmold, DE
• Michael Hoeing · Lemgo, DE
• Michael Schnatwinkel · Herford, DE
• Michaela Muecke · Detmold, DE
• Simon Seereiner · Bielefeld, DE
• Christian Neese · Bielefeld, DE
• Thomas Tappe · Detmold, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 19, 2006
• Grant date: Feb 5, 2008
• Expiry date: Dec 19, 2026

Classification

• Technology area (CPC H): Electricity
• CPC primary: H01R24/64
• WIPO field: Electrical machinery, apparatus, energy
• WIPO sector: Electrical engineering

Abstract

A locking device attaches to a first end of a plug-supporting housing a telecommunications plug having a cable that extends through a longitudinal bore contained in the housing. The locking device includes at least one locking plate having a first end portion connected with the housing, and a second end portion containing a projection for engaging a corresponding retaining surface, thereby to retrain the plug within a first plug-receiving chamber contained within a first end of the housing. In a first embodiment, the locking plate directly retains in the first chamber either the plug, or a hollow adapter frame that contains the plug. In a second embodiment, an adapter body containing a second plug-receiving chamber is fastened to the housing first end, and a pair of locking plates lock within the second chamber either the plug, or an adapter frame that contains the plug.