CN113889819A

CN113889819A - Opening structure for receiving telecommunication socket and telecommunication socket connecting kit

Info

Publication number: CN113889819A
Application number: CN202010634767.5A
Authority: CN
Inventors: 王京; 伍文勇
Original assignee: Commscope Technologies LLC
Current assignee: Commscope Technologies LLC
Priority date: 2020-07-02
Filing date: 2020-07-02
Publication date: 2022-01-04

Abstract

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

Description

Opening structure for receiving telecommunication socket and telecommunication socket connecting kit

Technical Field

The present disclosure relates to a universal socket opening.

Background

Telecommunications connectors are manufactured in a variety of sizes and standards. For example, there are specifications and standards for connecting modular jacks within openings defined by, for example, panels and plates. For sockets commonly referred to as "vault sockets," there is an industry wide standard in which flexible tabs are provided on the top of the socket that allow the socket to be snapped into a mounting plate, among other structural features. Manufacturers also define their own specifications for proprietary and non-proprietary types of sockets. It is often the case that a receptacle manufactured to one size cannot be used with an opening manufactured to a different size. Thus, the lack of cross-compatibility reduces flexibility and requires manufacturers to maintain a large inventory.

Referring to fig. 67, a dome type jack 10 configured as an RJ type jack is shown. As shown, the receptacle 10 includes a body 12 and a one-sided deflectable latch member 14 on one side of the body 12. A one-sided fixed latch member 16 is disposed on the opposite side of the body 12 from the latch member 14. In one aspect, the

latch members

14, 16 are separated by a height H1, which height H1 allows the receptacles to be inserted into openings having the same height. In one example, height H1 is approximately 19.5 mm. A pair of oppositely positioned side stops 18 are also provided on the other two sides of the main body 12. When the socket 10 is inserted into the opening, the

latch members

14, 16 prevent the socket 10 from being removed in the first direction D1. The side stopper 18 prevents the socket 10 from being removed from the opening in a second direction D2 opposite to the first direction D1. Thus, the combination of the

latch members

14, 16 and the side stops 18 function to securely retain the receptacle 10 within the opening such that the receptacle 10 cannot move in either of the first and second directions D1, D2. When the latch member 14 is sufficiently depressed, the receptacle 10 may be removed from the opening in the first direction D1.

Referring to fig. 68, there is shown a jack module 20, referred to as a SL series jack, which jack module 20 is also constructed as an RJ type jack and is manufactured by comscope (Inc), the assignee of the present application. As shown, the receptacle 20 includes a main body 22 and a two-sided deflectable latch member 24 on one side of the main body 22. A fixed latch member 26 of the two-sided type is disposed on the opposite side of the body 22 from the latch member 24. In one aspect, the

latch members

24, 26 are separated by a height H2, which height H2 allows the receptacles to be inserted into openings having the same height. In one example, height H2 is approximately 20.3 mm. Since the

latch members

24, 26 are two-sided and form a channel that abuts each side of the wall defining the opening in which the receptacle 20 is mounted, the

latch members

24, 26 prevent the receptacle 20 from being removed from the opening in either the first direction D1 or the second direction D2. Therefore, the receptacle 20 differs from the receptacle 10 in that a side stopper need not be provided for the receptacle 20. When the latch member 24 is sufficiently depressed, the receptacle 20 may be removed from the opening in the first direction D1. Since the height H1 associated with a dome-type receptacle is different than the height H2 associated with an SL-type receptacle, each type of receptacle must typically be used with an opening structure specifically sized for that type of receptacle.

Referring to fig. 69, there is shown a jack module 30, referred to as an M-series jack, which jack module 30 is also constructed as an RJ type jack and is manufactured by compl, a assignee of the present application. As shown, the receptacle 30 includes a body 32 and a pair of oppositely positioned one-sided deflectable latch members 34 on each side of the body 32. A pair of oppositely positioned side stops 36 are also provided on the same two sides of the main body 12 on which the latch members 34 are provided. When receptacle 30 is inserted into the opening, latch members 34 prevent receptacle 30 from being removed in first direction D1. The side stops 36 prevent the receptacle 30 from being removed from the opening in a second direction D2 opposite the first direction D1. Thus, the combination of the latch members 34 and the side stops 36 function to securely retain the receptacle 30 within the opening such that the receptacle 30 cannot move in either of the first and second directions D1, D2. When latch member 34 is sufficiently depressed, receptacle 30 may be removed from the opening in first direction D1. Since the latching method used with the M-series type socket is completely different from the latching method used for the dome type socket and the SL type socket, the M-series type socket cannot be used with the opening configured for the dome type socket and the SL type socket, and vice versa.

There are other types of receptacles having different latching systems that similarly require openings specifically configured for that type of receptacle.

Disclosure of Invention

An opening structure for receiving a telecommunications jack can comprise: a body defining a central passage; a first attachment means for securing a first type of socket to the main body within the central passage; a second attachment means for securing a second type of socket to the main body within the central passage; and third attachment means for securing a third type of socket to the main body within the central passage, wherein the first, second and third types of sockets have different connection means for facilitating connection with an open structure.

In certain examples, the first attachment device includes at least one rearward facing surface of the body that acts as a stop surface for a side stop of the first type of receptacle, and includes upper and lower edges at opposite sides of the central channel for engagement with a one-sided latch member of the first type of receptacle.

In some examples, the first type of receptacle is a dome-type receptacle.

In certain examples, the second attachment means comprises oppositely positioned grooves on opposite sides of the central channel and a catch surface for engaging laterally positioned latch members of the second type of receptacle.

In some examples, the second type receptacle is a COMMSCOPE M series receptacle.

In some examples, the third attachment means comprises only upper and lower edges for engaging with the double-sided latch members of the third type of socket.

In some examples, the third type receptacle is a COMMSCOPE SL series receptacle.

In certain examples, the first, second, and third attachment devices are integrally formed with the body.

In certain examples, the body includes a deflectable latch member.

In certain examples, the deflectable latch member comprises a pair of deflectable latch members.

In certain examples, the deflectable latch member forms at least a portion of the first and third attachment devices.

In some examples, an adapter member may be further included for mounting on the first type of receptacle and for connecting with the first attachment device.

An opening structure for receiving a telecommunications jack can include: a body defining a central passage; a lower edge at a lower side of the central channel; a deflectable latch member positioned opposite the lower edge and at an upper side of the central channel; a rearward facing surface oriented orthogonally to the central channel; and a pair of clamping surfaces located on the sides of the central channel. In one aspect, a first type of receptacle engages the lower edge and the deflectable latch member and abuts the rearward facing surface when the first type of receptacle is installed in the central channel. In one aspect, the second type of receptacle engages the pair of clamping surfaces and abuts the rearward facing surface when the second type of receptacle is installed in the central passage. In one aspect, when a third type of receptacle is installed in the central channel, the third type of receptacle engages the lower edge and the deflectable latch member without the third type of receptacle abutting the rearward facing surface.

In some examples, the first type of receptacle is a dome-type receptacle.

In some examples, the second type receptacle is a comcope M series receptacle.

In some examples, the third type of outlet is a commcpe SL series outlet.

In some examples, the lower edge, the deflectable latch member, the rear facing surface, and the pair of catch surfaces are integrally formed with the body.

A telecommunications jack connection kit can include: a body defining a central passage, the body defining first attachment means for securing a first type of receptacle to the body within the central passage and second attachment means for securing a second type of receptacle to the body within the central passage. An adapter for connecting to a third type of socket may be included, the adapter being configured for connecting to the first attachment means. In one aspect, the first, second and third type of receptacles have different connection means for facilitating connection with the opening arrangement. In one aspect, the first attachment means includes upper and lower edges at opposite sides of the central channel for engagement with the one-sided latch members of the first type of receptacle.

In some examples, the first type of receptacle is a dome-type receptacle.

In some examples, the second type receptacle is a comcope M series receptacle.

In certain examples, the first and second attachment devices are integrally formed with the body.

Various additional inventive aspects will be set forth in the description which follows. The inventive aspects may relate to individual features as well as to combinations of features. It is to be understood that both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only and are not restrictive of the broad inventive concepts upon which the embodiments disclosed herein are based.

Drawings

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

Fig. 1 is a rear top perspective view of a first opening structure having features according to the present disclosure.

Fig. 2 is a front top perspective view of the open structure of fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a rear bottom perspective view of the open structure of fig. 1.

Fig. 4 is a front bottom perspective view of the open structure of fig. 1.

Fig. 5 is a front view of the open structure of fig. 1.

Fig. 6 is a rear view of the opening structure of fig. 1.

Fig. 7 is a top view of the open structure of fig. 1.

Fig. 8 is a bottom view of the open structure of fig. 1.

Fig. 9 is a side view of the open structure of fig. 1.

Fig. 10 is a cross-sectional side view of the open structure of fig. 1.

Fig. 11 is a front perspective view of an assembly including a first type of receptacle secured to the open structure of fig. 1.

Fig. 12 is a rear perspective view of the assembly shown in fig. 11.

Fig. 13 is a top view of the assembly shown in fig. 11.

Fig. 14 is a bottom view of the assembly shown in fig. 11.

Fig. 15 is a side view of the assembly shown in fig. 11.

Fig. 16 is a cross-sectional side view of the assembly shown in fig. 11.

Fig. 17 is a front perspective view of an adapter that may be used with the assembly shown in fig. 11.

Fig. 18 is a rear perspective view of the adapter shown in fig. 17.

Fig. 19 is a front perspective view of an assembly including a second type of receptacle secured to the open structure of fig. 1.

Fig. 20 is a rear perspective view of the assembly shown in fig. 19.

Fig. 21 is a top view of the assembly shown in fig. 19.

Fig. 22 is a bottom view of the assembly shown in fig. 19.

Fig. 23 is a side view of the assembly shown in fig. 19.

Fig. 24 is a cross-sectional side view of the assembly shown in fig. 19.

Fig. 25 is a front perspective view of an assembly including a third type of receptacle secured to the open structure of fig. 1.

Fig. 26 is a rear perspective view of the assembly shown in fig. 25.

Fig. 27 is a top view of the assembly shown in fig. 25.

Fig. 28 is a bottom view of the assembly shown in fig. 25.

Fig. 29 is a side view of the assembly shown in fig. 25.

Fig. 30 is a cross-sectional top view of the assembly shown in fig. 25.

Fig. 31 is a rear top perspective view of a second opening structure having features in accordance with the present disclosure.

Fig. 32 is a front top perspective view of the open structure of fig. 31.

Fig. 33 is a rear bottom perspective view of the open structure of fig. 31.

Fig. 34 is a front bottom perspective view of the open structure of fig. 31.

Fig. 35 is a front view of the open structure of fig. 31.

Fig. 36 is a rear view of the open structure of fig. 31.

Fig. 37 is a top view of the open structure of fig. 31.

Fig. 38 is a bottom view of the open structure of fig. 31.

Fig. 39 is a side view of the open structure of fig. 31.

Fig. 40 is a cross-sectional side view of the open structure of fig. 31.

Fig. 41 is a front perspective view of an assembly including a first type of receptacle secured to the open structure of fig. 31.

Fig. 42 is a rear perspective view of the assembly shown in fig. 41.

Fig. 43 is a top view of the assembly shown in fig. 41.

Fig. 44 is a bottom view of the assembly shown in fig. 41.

Fig. 45 is a side view of the assembly shown in fig. 41.

FIG. 46 is a cross-sectional side view of the assembly shown in FIG. 41.

Fig. 47 is a front perspective view of an assembly including a second type of receptacle secured to the open structure of fig. 31.

Fig. 48 is a rear perspective view of the assembly shown in fig. 47.

Fig. 49 is a top view of the assembly shown in fig. 47.

Fig. 50 is a bottom view of the assembly shown in fig. 47.

Fig. 51 is a side view of the assembly shown in fig. 47.

Fig. 52 is a cross-sectional side view of the assembly shown in fig. 47.

Fig. 53 is a front perspective view of an assembly including a third type of receptacle secured to the open structure of fig. 31.

Fig. 54 is a rear perspective view of the assembly shown in fig. 53.

Fig. 55 is a top view of the assembly shown in fig. 53.

Fig. 56 is a bottom view of the assembly shown in fig. 53.

Fig. 57 is a side view of the assembly shown in fig. 53.

FIG. 58 is a cross-sectional top view of the assembly shown in FIG. 53.

FIG. 59 is a rear perspective view of a third opening structure having features according to the present disclosure.

FIG. 60 is a partial rear perspective view of the opening arrangement of FIG. 59 with slightly different features for the latch member.

Fig. 61 is a rear perspective view of an assembly including a first type of receptacle secured to the open structure of fig. 59.

FIG. 62 is a cross-sectional side view of the assembly shown in FIG. 61.

Fig. 63 is a rear perspective view of an assembly including a second type of receptacle secured to the open structure of fig. 59.

FIG. 64 is a cross-sectional side view of the assembly shown in FIG. 63.

Fig. 65 is a rear perspective view of an assembly including a third type of receptacle secured to the open structure of fig. 59.

FIG. 66 is a cross-sectional side view of the assembly shown in FIG. 65.

Fig. 67 is a side view of the first type of receptacle shown in fig. 11.

Figure 68 is a side view of the second type of receptacle shown in figure 19.

Figure 69 is a side view of the third type of receptacle shown in figure 25.

Detailed Description

Various embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals represent like parts and assemblies throughout the several views. Reference to various embodiments does not limit the scope of the claims attached hereto. Additionally, any examples set forth in this specification are not intended to be limiting and merely set forth some of the many possible embodiments for the appended claims.

Opening structure 100

Referring to fig. 1 through 10, an open structure 100 is shown. The opening structure 100 is configured such that various types of receptacles, such as

receptacles

20, 30, 40, may be received. Thus, the opening structure 100 eliminates the need for a separate opening structure for each type of receptacle.

As shown, the opening structure 100 includes a body 102 defining a pair of

sidewalls

104, 106, the pair of

sidewalls

104, 106 defining side surfaces 104a, 106 a. A front wall 108 extends between the

side walls

104, 106 and includes a central opening 110 defined by an inner peripheral edge 110 a. An upper rear wall 112 and a lower rear wall 114 also extend between the

side walls

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 passage 118. The body also includes a plurality of walls or ribs 120, in the example shown, the walls or ribs 120 extending from the front wall 108. The walls or ribs 120 define an upper surface 120a for supporting the

sockets

10, 20, 30 within the channel 118.

In one aspect, the opening structure 100 defines a first attachment device 170 such that an SL-type socket may be received within the 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 the first edge 112a that is separated by a height H2. In the particular example shown, the first edge 112a is defined by a lower edge 112a of the upper rear wall 112, and the second edge 114a is defined by an upper edge 114a of the lower rear wall 114. As configured, the

edges

112a, 114a may be received by the

latch members

24, 26 of the receptacle 20, as shown in detail in fig. 18-24. Once installed in this manner, the front portion 20a of the body of the receptacle 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.

In one aspect, the open structure 100 defines a second attachment device 180 such that an M-shaped receptacle may be received within the channel 118 and secured to the open structure 100. As shown, the second attachment arrangement 180 is defined by a first recess 104b and a catch surface 104c defined in the side wall 104 and an opposing recess 106b and catch surface 106c defined in the side wall 106. In one aspect, the first and

second grooves

104b, 106b extend through the front face 108b of the front wall 108 and terminate at catch surfaces 104c, 106c that are substantially parallel to the front face 108 b. As configured, the

recesses

104b, 106b receive the latch members 34 of the receptacle 30, as shown in detail in fig. 25-30. Once installed in this manner, the body of receptacle 30 extends into channel 118 such that front portion 30a of receptacle 30 abuts rear face 108c of front wall 108 and such that front portion 30a is supported by surface 120a of rib 120. The receptacle 30 is prevented from being inserted further into the opening structure 100 by contact between the side stops 36 and the rear faces 104d, 106d of the

side walls

104, 106. Accordingly, the rear faces 104d, 106d may also be characterized as forming part of the attachment device 180.

In one aspect, and referring to fig. 17-18, an adapter 150 may be used to enable a KJ-type receptacle 10 to be connected to an open structure 100 via a first attachment device 170. As shown, the adapter 150 includes a body 152, the 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 is further provided with 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 receptacle 10 so that the receptacle 10 can be installed into an open structure 100 having an opening height H2 with the adapter 150 installed. This is achieved by the deflectable latches 164 of the adapter engaging the front face 112a of the wall 112 and by the fixed latch members 16 of the receptacle engaging the front face 114a of the wall 114. The

front surfaces

166a, 168a of the forwardly displaced side stops 166, 168 also engage or abut the

rear surfaces

104b, 106b of the

side walls

104, 106, with the edges 120a of the ribs 120 supporting the receptacle 10, as previously described.

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

Opening structure 200

Referring to fig. 31 to 58, a second example of an opening structure 200 is shown. The opening structure 200 is substantially similar to the opening structure 100 and shares many common features. Where features are substantially the same, like reference numerals are used, but using 200 series numbers instead of 100 series numbers. Where the features are substantially similar, the description that has been presented with respect to the opening structure 100 applies to the opening structure 200 and need not be repeated in this section. Thus, this portion is generally limited to the difference between the opening structure 200 and the opening structure 100.

The opening arrangement 200 differs from the opening arrangement 100 primarily in that the upper rear wall 112 is not provided but rather a deflectable latching member 212. The deflectable latch member 212 includes a deflectable arm portion 212a and a catch portion 212 b. In one aspect, deflectable latch member 212 is positioned relative to lower rear wall 214 to define opening height H1 in a relaxed state or in a slightly deflected state. The latch member 212 is deflectable to create a larger opening size between the latch member 212 and the lower rear wall 214 such that an opening height H2 may be achieved. Thus, by incorporating the deflectable latch member 212, the opening structure 200 can accommodate either the KJ type socket 10 or the SL type socket 20. The opening structure 200 is also configured such that the

side walls

104, 106 have

rear surfaces

104d, 106d against which the side stoppers 18 of the KJ-type socket 10 can abut when mounted. Thus, this configuration does not involve the use of an adapter to assist in the installation of a KJ type socket. To help guide and/or secure the receptacle within the channel 218, the

side walls

204, 206 may also be provided with ribs or guide

portions

204e, 206 e. In the illustrated example, the opening structure 200 is shown as not being provided with ribs similar to the ribs 112. However, such features may be integrated into the opening structure 200. Similarly, in some configurations, the open structure 100 may not be provided with ribs 112. The deflectable latch member 212 is also provided with a handle or tool surface 212c so that a finger or tool may be used to deflect the latch member 212 in an upward direction away from the installed receptacle so that the installed receptacle may be removed from the opening structure 200.

In one aspect, the opening structure 200 can be characterized as having a first attachment device 270, the first attachment device 270 including a lower rear wall 214, a deflectable latch member 212, and

rear surfaces

204d, 206d of the

side walls

204, 206. Fig. 41 to 46 show a KJ type socket 10 engaged with a first attachment means 270. The opening structure 200 can also be characterized as having a second attachment means 280, the second attachment means 280 comprising

grooves

204b, 206b and catch

surfaces

204c, 206c and comprising

rear surfaces

204d, 206d of the

side walls

204, 206. Fig. 53 to 58 show the M-shaped socket 30 engaged with the second attachment means 280. The opening structure 200 can be further characterized as having a third attachment device 290, the third attachment device 290 including a lower rear wall 214 and a deflectable latch member 212. Fig. 47 to 52 show the SL type socket 20 engaged with the third attachment device 290.

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

Opening structure 300

Referring to fig. 59 to 66, a third example of an opening structure 300 is shown. The opening structure 300 is substantially similar to the opening structure 200 and shares many common features. Where such features are substantially the same, like reference numerals are used, but 300 series numbers are used instead of 200 series numbers. Where the features are substantially similar, the description that has been presented with respect to the opening structure 200 applies to the opening structure 300 and need not be repeated in this section. Thus, the portion is generally limited to the difference between the opening structure 300 and the opening structure 200.

The opening arrangement 300 differs from the opening arrangement 200 primarily in that the deflectable latch member 312 is provided as two separate deflectable latch members 312. The opening structure 300 also includes an upper wall 313 positioned above the separate latch member 312. The upper wall 313 may include a recess or opening 313a for receiving a deflecting portion of the latch member 312. As with the opening structure 200, the deflectable latch member 312 of the opening structure 300 is positioned relative to the lower rear wall 314 to define an opening height H1 in a relaxed state or in a slightly deflected state. The latch member 312 is deflectable to create a larger opening size between the latch member 312 and the lower back wall 314 so that an opening height H2 may be achieved. Therefore, the opening structure 300 can also accommodate the KJ type socket 10 or the SL type socket 20. The opening structure 300 is also configured such that the

side walls

304, 306 have

rear surfaces

304d, 306d against which the side stoppers 18 of the KJ type socket 10 can abut when mounted. Thus, this configuration does not involve the use of adapters to enable the installation of KJ-type sockets. To help guide and/or secure the receptacle within the channel 318, the

side walls

304, 306 may also be provided with ribs or guide

portions

304e, 306 e. In the illustrated example, the opening structure 300 is shown as not being provided with ribs similar to the ribs 112. However, such features may be integrated into the opening structure 300. A slight variation to the configuration shown in fig. 59 is shown in fig. 60 in that deflectable latch member 312 is also provided with a catch 312c, catch 312c engaging a stop 313b on top wall 313 to prevent latch member 312 from being opened beyond a predetermined point. Catch 312c may also serve as a manual or tool interface for releasing latch member 312. It should also be noted that in this example the lower rear wall 314 is provided substantially horizontally with a hole 315 for receiving the latching

member

16, 26 of the

socket

10, 20.

In one aspect, the opening structure 300 can be characterized as having a first attachment device 370, the first attachment device 370 including a lower rear wall 314, a deflectable latch member 312, and

rear surfaces

304d, 306d of the

side walls

304, 306. Fig. 61 to 62 show a KJ-type receptacle 10 engaged with a first attachment means 370. The opening structure 300 can also be characterized as having a second attachment device 380 that includes oppositely positioned and identical attachment features 382 that define a groove 382a and a snap surface 382b and that include the

rear surfaces

304d, 306d of the

sidewalls

304, 306. Fig. 65 to 66 show the M-socket 30 engaged with the second attachment means 380. The opening structure 300 can be further characterized as having a third attachment device 390, the third attachment device 390 including the lower back wall 34 and the deflectable latch member 312. Fig. 63 and 64 show the SL type receptacle 20 engaged with a third attachment device 390.

Referring to fig. 60, it is noted that two opening structures 300 are provided in a single body 302, with oppositely positioned latch members 303 provided so that the body 302 can be snap-fitted to another structure. Although the body 302 defines two open structures 300, any number of open structures 300 may be arranged in single or multiple rows and/or single or multiple columns in a one-or two-dimensional array. Additionally, one or more opening structures 300 may be integrally formed with a wall or panel structure having additional features.

In the illustrated example, the first, second and third attachment devices are shown as being integrally formed with the body of the opening structure. However, other approaches are possible. In some examples, the open structure is formed from a polymeric material, such as injection molded plastic. Other materials are possible.

The various embodiments described above are provided by way of illustration only and should not be construed to limit the appended claims. Those skilled in the art will readily recognize various modifications and changes that may be made without following the example embodiments and applications illustrated and described herein, and without departing from the true spirit and scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. An opening structure for receiving a telecommunications jack, said opening structure comprising:

a body defining a central passage;

a first attachment means for securing a first type of socket to the main body within the central passage;

a second attachment means for securing a second type of socket to the main body within the central passage; and

third attachment means for securing a third type of socket to the main body within the central passage;

wherein the first type of receptacle, the second type of receptacle and the third type of receptacle have different connection means for facilitating connection with the opening arrangement.

2. The opening structure of claim 1 wherein the first attachment means comprises at least one rearward facing surface of the body that acts as a stop surface for a side stop of the first type of receptacle, and wherein the first attachment means comprises upper and lower edges at opposite sides of the central channel for engagement with a one-sided latch member of the first type of receptacle; and/or

The first type of receptacle is a dome type receptacle; and/or

The second attachment means includes oppositely positioned grooves on opposite sides of the central channel and a catch surface for engaging laterally positioned latch members of the second type of receptacle; and/or

The second type socket is a COMMSCOPE M series socket; and/or

The third attachment means includes only upper and lower edges for engagement with the double-sided latch members of the third type of socket; and/or

The third type socket is a COMMSCOPE SL series socket.

3. The opening structure of claim 1 or any other preceding claim, wherein the first, second and third attachment means are integrally formed with the body; and/or

The body includes a deflectable latch member; and/or

The deflectable latch member comprises a pair of deflectable latch members; and/or

The deflectable latch member forms at least a portion of the first and third attachment devices; and/or

The opening structure further includes an adapter member for mounting on the first type of receptacle and for connecting with the first attachment device.

4. An opening structure for receiving a telecommunications jack, said opening structure comprising:

a body defining a central passage;

a lower edge at a lower side of the central channel;

a deflectable latch member positioned opposite the lower edge and at an upper side of the central channel;

a rearward facing surface oriented orthogonally to the central channel; and

a pair of clamping surfaces located on the sides of the central channel;

wherein when a first type receptacle is installed in the central channel, the first type receptacle engages the lower edge and the deflectable latch member and abuts the rearward facing surface;

wherein the second type of receptacle engages the pair of clamping surfaces and abuts the rearward facing surface when the second type of receptacle is installed in the central passage;

wherein when a third type of receptacle is installed in the central channel, the third type of receptacle engages the lower edge and the deflectable latch member without the third type of receptacle abutting the rearward facing surface.

5. The opening structure of claim 4 or any other preceding claim, wherein the first type of receptacle is a dome-type receptacle; and/or

The second type socket is a COMMCPOPE M series socket; and/or

The third type of outlet is a commcpe SL series outlet.

6. The opening structure of claim 4 or any other preceding claim, wherein the lower edge, the deflectable latch member, the rearward facing surface, and the pair of catch surfaces are integrally formed with the body.

7. The opening structure of claim 4 or any other preceding claim, wherein the deflectable latch member comprises a pair of deflectable latch members.

8. A telecommunications jack connection kit, comprising:

a body defining a central passage, the body defining:

an adapter for connecting to a third type of socket, the adapter being configured for connecting to the first attachment device;

9. The telecommunications jack connection kit of claim 8, wherein the first attachment device includes upper and lower edges at opposite sides of the central channel for engagement with the one-sided latch members of the first type of jack; and/or

The first type of receptacle is a dome type receptacle; and/or

The second attachment means includes oppositely positioned grooves on opposite sides of the central channel and a catch surface for engaging laterally positioned latch members of the second type of receptacle.

10. The telecommunications jack connection kit of claim 8 or any other preceding claim, wherein the second type of jack is a commcpe M series type jack; and/or

The third type socket is a COMMSCOPE SL series socket; and/or

The first and second attachment devices are integrally formed with the body.