Blind-mate snap-in cable connector assembly

Details Blind-mate snap-in cable connector assembly Blind-mate snap-in cable connector assembly

1999-04-21

2001-09-18

Sircus, Brian (Department: 2839)

Electrical connectors

With supporting means for coupling part

Coupling part or mating part extending into panel opening

C439S378000, C439S954000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06290536

ABSTRACT:

FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a cable connector, and more particularly to a blind-mate, snap-in cable connector assembly for facilitating quick installation.
DESCRIPTION OF PRIOR ART
Conventionally, electrical devices, such as floppy disk drive, hard disk drive, and CD-ROM, within an enclosure are electrically connected to a motherboard/controlling card by means of wire harnesses. However, the wire harnesses scattering around not only will bring a mess within the enclosure, but will also form obstacles during maintenance.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
An objective of this invention is to provide a connector assembly for facilitating easy installation of an electrical device.
In order to achieve the objective set forth, a blind-mate, snap-in cable connector assembly comprises a first connector mounted on a first supporting plate. The first connector includes a first housing defining a pair of cavities therethrough. A second connector is mated to the first connector. The second connector includes a second housing forming a pair of sleeves each received into the corresponding cavity when the connectors are assembled. Blind mating means formed between the first and second connectors includes a guiding rod formed on one of the first and second connectors and a receiving passage formed on another of the first and second connectors.
These and additional objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become apparent after reading the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment of the invention taken in conjunction with the appended drawings.


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