Self-centering panel-mounted connector assembly

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1998-08-21

2000-02-29

Bradley, Paula

Electrical connectors

Self aligning contact

Contact mounted in floating nonconductive holder

439247, 439248, 439545, H01R 1374

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060302429

ABSTRACT:
A connector assembly 20 including a housing 26 adapted for mounting to a panel 30 through a cutout 31 in the panel 30. The housing 26 is adapted for sliding engagement with the panel 30 when installed in the cutout 31. A centering mechanism 29 is coupled to the housing 26 and serves to substantially vertically center the housing 26 in the cutout 31 when the connector 20 is unmated with a complementary connector.

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