Connector adapter for printed circuit board of computer

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1984-11-02

1986-03-04

Abrams, Neil

Geometrical instruments

29857, H01R 2368

Patent

active

045737533

ABSTRACT:
A connector adapter is disclosed for making a plurality of electrical connections to a printed circuit board of a personal computer from peripheral equipment. The adapter comprises a plurality of multiple pin connectors in a housing. The housing is releasably mechanically connected to a mounting bracket which, in turn, is releasably mechanically connected to the printed circuit board. The mounting bracket includes a slot formed therein which receives ribbon cables or a connector printed circuit board assembly for connecting each of the plurality of connectors of the adapter to the printed circuit board. Four twenty-five pin D-shell connectors can be provided in a housing of the adapter which occupies the space of only one expansion slot of a personal computer with the housing providing full RFI shielding. No modifications to the computer cabinet are required to accept the connector adapter.

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