Docking connector with locking retractable guide pins

Details Docking connector with locking retractable guide pins Docking connector with locking retractable guide pins

2007-07-17

2007-07-17

Ta, Tho D. (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

With guiding means for mating of coupling part

Rodlike guide member extending in coupling direction or...

Reexamination Certificate

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11196648

ABSTRACT:
A docking connector comprises a first connector and a second connector. The first connector has an insulating first housing. The first housing includes guide pins that extend from a mating surface of the first housing. The guide pins are moveable toward and away from the first housing. The guide pins are locked in a position away from the first housing by a locking member. The second connector has an insulating second housing. The second housing includes guide pin receiving openings that receive the guide pins. The second connector has a lock release member for unlocking the guide pins during insertion of the guide pins in the guide pin receiving openings.

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