Tolerance-absorbing interconnect system using a...

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2006-10-17

2006-10-17

Gilman, Alexander (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

Self aligning contact

Contact mounted in floating nonconductive holder

C439S248000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07121857

ABSTRACT:
Described is a connector assembly and interconnect system for absorbing physical tolerances. The connector assembly includes a shoulder screw, a spring, and an electrical connector. A barrel portion of the screw passes through hole in a flange of the connector. Secured to a structural member is a threaded portion of the screw. Coiled about the barrel portion of the screw, between the connector body and the structural member, is the spring. The interconnect system includes a second connector for mating with the electrical connector. One connector can be mounted in a chassis and the other to a subassembly. When the subassembly slides into the chassis, the connectors mate and compress the spring. A securing mechanism then couples the subassembly to the chassis, keeping the spring compressed and urging connectors against each other.

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