Adapter housing for connectors

Details Adapter housing for connectors Adapter housing for connectors

1998-05-29

2000-08-22

Paumen, Gary F.

Electrical connectors

With supporting means for coupling part

Coupling part or mating part extending into panel opening

439562, H01R 1373

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061063304

ABSTRACT:
An adapter housing for insertion into the outlet of a base product wherein the outlet is configured to receive a connector. The adapter housing includes a front wall, a top wall extending rearwardly from the front wall, and a bottom wall extending rearwardly from the front wall. The adapter housing also includes a means for mounting the housing to the outlet. The adapter housing may also be provided with a flush front wall for future expansion of the outlet or a front wall with an opening for the mounting of a connector. The adapter housing provides extra support at the back of the adapter housing by including a first leg and a second leg at the back of the housing. Each leg extends between the bottom wall and the top wall. The first and second legs are spaced from each other and from the front wall. Preferably, the legs may be arch shaped. The first and second legs serve as support structures for the back of the adapter housing such that they prevent the bottom wall and the top wall of the adapter housing from bending. The legs aid in preventing the adapter housing from popping out of the outlet of a base product. Therefore, the adapter housing tends to remain securely retained within the outlet.

REFERENCES:
patent: 5125852 (1992-06-01), Archer
patent: 5131867 (1992-07-01), Peloza et al.
Krone Catalog entitled "Wiring System Components," cover page and "Modular Adapters" p. 8-4, Jan. 31, 1996.
AMP 1996-97 Product Catalog Sep. 1996, cover page and "FLEX-MODEModular Furniture Faceplate Kit", P.66.
ICC, Premise Wiring Solutions catalog, front and back covers and p. 7, published more than one year prior to the filing date of May 29, 1998.
Leviton Catalog, back cover and p. C4, entitled "Modular Hardware," 1995.

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