Electrical connectors – With insulation other than conductor sheath – Insulating body having plural mutually insulated terminals...
Reexamination Certificate
2000-02-29
2001-08-14
Sircus, Brian (Department: 2839)
Electrical connectors
With insulation other than conductor sheath
Insulating body having plural mutually insulated terminals...
C439S715000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06273763
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
A connector assembly and disassembly device includes a connector including a plurality of connections. A block is provided for receiving the connector in an operative position for forming an array of individual connectors. At least one latch is provided for securing the connector to the block. A latch separator engages the at least one latch to enable the connector to be removed from the block.
2. Description of Background Art
Hithertofore, it was difficult to disassemble a connector that included a plurality of connections in view of the limited space provided between adjacent connections. An individual was required to displace each set of latches for each of the connections prior to be enabled to remove the connector from a block. The difficulties in removing the connector from the block increased the time needed for checking and repairing a connector assembly.
SUMMARY AND OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is provided to enable an individual to quickly assemble or disassemble a connector that includes a plurality of connections from a block. A latch separator permits an individual to quickly assemble or disassemble a connector even though a limited space is provided between adjacent connections. Each set of latches for each of the connections can be engaged by the latch separator to permit an individual to remove the connector from the block. The latch separator reduces the time needed for removing the connector from the block to quickly facilitate the checking and repairing of a connector assembly.
These and other objects of the invention are achieved by providing a connector assembly and disassembly device that includes a connector including a plurality of connections. A block is provided for receiving the connector in an operative position for forming an array of individual connectors. At least one latch is provided for securing the connector to the block. A latch separator engages the at least one latch to enable the connector to be removed from the block. End latches are provided for securing end portions of the connector to the block. The latch separator includes a plurality of projections for engaging individual latches of the connector for disengaging the latches from the block.
In an embodiment of the invention, the connector may include five connections with five pairs of latches for securing the connector to the block.
Further scope of the present invention will become apparent from the detailed description given hereinafter. However, it should be understood that the detailed description and specific examples, while indicating preferred embodiments of the invention, are given by way of illustration only, since various changes and modifications within the spirit and scope of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from this detailed description.
REFERENCES:
patent: 5330366 (1994-07-01), Tsuji et al.
Avaya Technology Corp.
Sircus Brian
Zarroli Michael C.
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