Connection system for blind mate electrical connector applicatio

Details Connection system for blind mate electrical connector applicatio Connection system for blind mate electrical connector applicatio

1993-06-30

1995-02-21

Desmond, Eugene F.

Electrical connectors

With guiding means for mating of coupling part

Rodlike guide member extending in coupling direction or...

439359, H01R 13645

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053910915

ABSTRACT:
A connection system particularly suited for blind mate applications wherein a male connector is to be coupled to a female receptacle which cannot be aligned for mating using normal visual alignment and insertion techniques including at least two guide pins secured to either the connector or receptacle and mating sockets each having an axial bore dimensioned for receiving a guide pin secured to the other component. The guide pins and sockets are positioned so that when the guide pins are inserted into the sockets, the connector aligns with the receptacle for simple connection. The guide pins and sockets are secured to the connector and receptacle such that the length and width confines of the connector and receptacle are not increased by the guide pins and sockets. Furthermore, the guide pins provide mechanical support for the connection and the sockets include a flange for spacing the electrical receptacle a predetermined distance above a surface to which the receptacle is mounted.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3951500 (1976-04-01), Anderson
patent: 4179178 (1979-12-01), Bachman et al.
patent: 4998892 (1991-03-01), Shiley
ITT Cannon catalog, Military/Aerospace Connector Sourcebook 1993-1994, pp. 381-382, 1993.

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