Electrical connectors – Self aligning contact – Contact mounted in floating nonconductive holder
Patent
1998-05-04
2000-03-07
Bradley, Paula
Electrical connectors
Self aligning contact
Contact mounted in floating nonconductive holder
439247, H01R 1364
Patent
active
060332468
ABSTRACT:
A compliant mounting bracket for a connector is provided. The connector is physically connected to a plate. The connector extends through a connecting hole of a bracket. The bracket is for attachment to a fixture. The plate is attached to the bracket so that the plate is allowed movement with respect to the bracket. The movement, however, is limited so that the movement is within a predetermined tolerance from a nominal aligned position. A first elastic rod is placed in a position extending from a first hole in the bracket to a first hole in the plate. The first elastic rod holds the plate in the nominal aligned position with respect to the bracket and allowing movement within the predetermined tolerance. A second elastic rod also may be used.
REFERENCES:
patent: 4944568 (1990-07-01), Danbach et al.
patent: 5228865 (1993-07-01), Douty et al.
Mark L. Gilbert, "Unpublished sketches illustrating the prior art described in the Background Section of the Present Invention", Mar. 26, 1998, 3 pages.
Bradley Paula
Davis Katrina
Hewlett--Packard Company
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