Electrical connectors – With guiding means for mating of coupling part
Patent
1990-08-29
1991-08-06
Paumen, Gary F.
Electrical connectors
With guiding means for mating of coupling part
H01R 13629
Patent
active
050373234
ABSTRACT:
There is disclosed an alignment and blind mate assist shroud 22,22' having a body section securable to a shrouded header 20,20' and an extension section adapted to extend beyond the shrouded header 20,20'. The body section has means cooperable with the shrouded header for securing the shroud 22,22' to the shrouded header 20,20'. The extension section has guide means 112,114 which taper inwardly toward the walls 30,32,34,36 for guiding a complementary connector into the shrouded header 20,20'.
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AMP Incorporated
Paumen Gary F.
Smith David L.
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