Woodhead Industries, Inc.

Brian D Payson

Mark E Fillion

Robert Neagle

Bradley E Woodman

Brad Woodman

An industrial Ethernet switching hub includes a casing in which a plurality of industrial Ethernet connector assemblies are mounted. Each Connector assembly includes a rigid connector receptacle sealed to the casing and receiving an Ethernet connector. The casing of each connector assembly has an externally threaded extension for receiving a mating Ethernet connector. A quick disconnect power connector is also mounted to the casing and a switch IC controller is embedded in the casing for data signal routing among the Ethernet connectors.

Industrial switching hub for Ethernet network

Embodiments of industrial data signal connectors are disclosed. A male connector assembly includes a rigid core mold partially encompassing the housing of male data signal connectors such as the RJ45 and USB connectors, and a flexible overmold for protection and strain relief. Assemblies for the corresponding female RJ45 and USB connectors suitable for industrial applications are also disclosed.

Data signal connector with protective overmold

A field-attachable structure for an in-line electrical connector which converts the connector for industrial applications includes a premolded connector body molded to the male portion of a compression seal. The premolded connector body receives a cable in a central opening and it receives the in-line connector, after field attachment to the cable, in a receptacle formed in the molded body. A clip locks the in-line connector to the connector body. A compression nut mates to the male portion to form a seal with the cable, and a coupling nut on the connector body is adapted to screw onto exterior threads of a mating connector.

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Bolton, MA, United States of America

Brian D Payson