Self-aligning connecting system

Details Self-aligning connecting system Self-aligning connecting system

1997-06-16

2000-12-12

Sircus, Brian

Electrical connectors

Self aligning contact

Contact mounted in floating nonconductive holder

H01R 1364

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061590304

ABSTRACT:
A connection system comprises a connector having a transversely extending ridge on a side thereof. A holder has a wall structure for receiving the connector. The wall structure includes a channel and a side wall. The side wall includes a movable leg having a leg ridge. The leg ridge divides the channel into a first zone and a second zone. When the connector is within the first zone, the connector cannot move along a first axis. When the connector is within the second zone, the connector can move along the first axis. If a predetermined force is exerted on the connector, the connector of the holder engages the leg connector to cause the leg to flex outwardly allowing the connector to move between the first and second zones.

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U.S. Patent Application #08/768,725 "Self-Aligning Connection System" Steven F. Gawron et al., Filed Dec. 18, 1996.

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