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Linking apparatus for stackable network devices
Assignee: Accton Technology Corp
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Filing: 2003-04-18
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Granted: 2004-09-21
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Expires: 2023-04-18
Abstract
Abstract A linking apparatus is provided for establishing interconnection for stackable network switch. The linking apparatus includes an electronic circuit configured for providing stacking interconnection between two stackable network devices. A miniature GBIC-compliant (Gigabit Interface Connector) connector locates at an end of the electronic circuit. And two USB (Universal Serial Bus) connectors are arranged as a stacking module at the other end of the electronic circuit for providing uplink and downlink connections.
Inventors
- 👤 Chih-chiang Lee
- 👤 Yu-Chih Liu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 14:01
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R31/00; H01R31/06; H01R2201/00; H01R2201/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A linking apparatus for use in a cascade stack of stackable network devices, said link apparatus comprising: an electronic circuit configured for providing stacking interconnection among said network devices; a miniature GBIC-compliant (Gigabit Interface Connector) connector installed at one end of said electronic circuit; first USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector installed at the other end of said electronic circuit, and the width of said first USB connector is essentially the same as the width of said miniature GBIC-compliant connector; and a second USB connector stacked on the top of said first USB connector, wherein said second USB connector is electrically connected to said electronic circuit, and the width of said second USB connector is essentially the same as the width of said miniature GBIC-compliant connector.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A linking apparatus for use in a cascade stack of stackable network devices, said link apparatus comprising: an electronic circuit configured for providing stacking interconnection among said network devices; a miniature GBIC-compliant (Gigabit Interface Connector) connector installed at one end of said electronic circuit; first USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector installed at the other end of said electronic circuit, and the width of said first USB connector is essentially the same as the width of said miniature GBIC-compliant connector; and a second USB connector stacked on the top of said first USB connector, wherein said second USB connector is electrically connected to said electronic circuit, and the width of said second USB connector is essentially the same as the width of said miniature GBIC-compliant connector.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The linking apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a housing for enclosing said electronic circuit, said miniature GBIC-compliant connector and said two USB connectors.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The linking apparatus of claim 2 , wherein said housing comprises a metal cage for reducing electromagnetic interference.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The linking apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said two USB connectors are for uplink and downlink connections.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
157 words
A system having a plurality of stackable network devices, wherein one or more of said stackable network devices are interconnected via a miniature GBIC (Gigabit Interface Connector) port, said system comprising: an electronic circuit, configured for providing stacking interconnection; a miniature GBIC-compliant connector (Gigabit Interface Connector) installed at a one end of said electronic circuit for plugging into said miniature GBIC port of said one or more stackable network devices; first USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector installed at the other end of said electronic circuit for providing uplink and downlink connections, and the width of said first USB connector is essentially the same as the width of said miniature GBIC-compliant connector; and a second USB connector stacked on the top of said first USB connector, wherein said second USB connector is electrically connected to said electronic circuit, and the width of said second USB connector is essentially the same as the width of said miniature GBIC-compliant connector.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
157 words
A system having a plurality of stackable network devices, wherein one or more of said stackable network devices are interconnected via a miniature GBIC (Gigabit Interface Connector) port, said system comprising: an electronic circuit, configured for providing stacking interconnection; a miniature GBIC-compliant connector (Gigabit Interface Connector) installed at a one end of said electronic circuit for plugging into said miniature GBIC port of said one or more stackable network devices; first USB (Universal Serial Bus) connector installed at the other end of said electronic circuit for providing uplink and downlink connections, and the width of said first USB connector is essentially the same as the width of said miniature GBIC-compliant connector; and a second USB connector stacked on the top of said first USB connector, wherein said second USB connector is electrically connected to said electronic circuit, and the width of said second USB connector is essentially the same as the width of said miniature GBIC-compliant connector.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The system as claimed in claim 5 , further comprising a housing for enclosing said electronic circuit, said miniature GBIC-compliant connector and said two USB connectors.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system as claimed in claim 6 , wherein said housing comprises a metal cage for reducing electromagnetic interference.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system as claimed in claim 5 , wherein said two USB connectors are for uplink and downlink connections.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The linking apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said miniature GBIC-compliant connector is grounded via a resistor.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The linking apparatus of claim 1 , wherein said first USB connector and said second USB connector are grounded via at least one resistor.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
The system as claimed in claim 5 , wherein said miniature GBIC-compliant connector is grounded via a resistor.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
The system as claimed in claim 5 , wherein said first USB connector and said second USB connector are grounded via at least one resistor.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
156 words
A linking apparatus for use in a cascade stack of stackable network devices, said link apparatus comprising: an electronic circuit configured for providing stacking interconnection among said network devices; a miniature GBIC-compliant connector installed at one end of said electronic circuit, wherein said miniature GBIC-compliant connector is grounded via a first resistor; a first USB connector installed at the other end of said electronic circuit, and the width of said first USB connector is essentially the same as the width of said miniature GBIC-compliant connector, and said first USB connector is grounded via at least one second resistor; and a second USB connector, stacked on the top of said first USB connector, wherein said second USB connector is electrically connected to said electronic circuit, and the width of said second USB connector is essentially the same as the width of said miniature GBIC-compliant connector, and said USB connector is grounded via at least one third resistor.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
156 words
A linking apparatus for use in a cascade stack of stackable network devices, said link apparatus comprising: an electronic circuit configured for providing stacking interconnection among said network devices; a miniature GBIC-compliant connector installed at one end of said electronic circuit, wherein said miniature GBIC-compliant connector is grounded via a first resistor; a first USB connector installed at the other end of said electronic circuit, and the width of said first USB connector is essentially the same as the width of said miniature GBIC-compliant connector, and said first USB connector is grounded via at least one second resistor; and a second USB connector, stacked on the top of said first USB connector, wherein said second USB connector is electrically connected to said electronic circuit, and the width of said second USB connector is essentially the same as the width of said miniature GBIC-compliant connector, and said USB connector is grounded via at least one third resistor.
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