Ground connector for rack-mount modules and methods of operation

Details Ground connector for rack-mount modules and methods of operation Ground connector for rack-mount modules and methods of operation

1997-02-12

1999-07-20

Bradley, Paula

Electrical connectors

With circuit conductors and safety grounding provision

Direct grounding of coupling part member passing into aperture

439 92, 361727, H01R 466, H01R 13648

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059248777

ABSTRACT:
A grounding connector for use in a rack for receiving at least one module, the module rack having a power outlet associated therewith, the power outlet having a ground receptacle and power receptacles, a connector to allow a module insertable into the rack to be grounded via the power outlet and methods of operation and manufacture therefor. The connector includes: (1) a bracket coupled to a chassis of the module and (2) a ground pin coupled to the bracket and projecting from the chassis to engage and make an electrical connection within the ground receptacle, the connector remaining disengaged and electrically disconnected from the power receptacles thereby to prevent electrical power from being transmitted from within the power outlet.

REFERENCES:
patent: 5007848 (1991-04-01), Lee
patent: 5311408 (1994-05-01), Ferchau et al.

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