Managed electrical connectivity systems

摘要

A receptacle block defines one or more sockets at which plugs may be received. Each socket contains a first set of contacts and a second set of contacts. Each socket also includes a sensing contact that interacts with the second set of contacts to close an electrical switch. For example, the sensing contact can interact with an arm extending from one of the contacts of the second set. Closure of the switch can be detected and interpreted to indicate that a plug has been received at the respective socket.

主权项

1. A media reading interface arrangement comprising:
a body configured to receive a plug, the body defining a plurality of channels separated by ribs, a first of the ribs defining a notch; a sensing contact member coupled to the body, the sensing contact member including a lateral protrusion that extends into the notch defined in the first rib, wherein engagement between the lateral protrusion and the notch inhibits movement of the sensing contact member towards the body; and a plurality of elongated, electrically conductive members coupled to the body and disposed in the channels, each elongated member being spaced from the other elongated members by at least one of the ribs, each elongated member having a free end that is flexible away from the body, the plurality including a first of the elongated members extending between the body and the sensing contact member such that sufficient flexure of the first elongated member away from the body results in engagement of the first elongated member and the sensing contact.