Apparatus and method for ganging cable connectors together for purposes of plugging and unplugging connectors
US10811808B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 27, 2018 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 9, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R43/26
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods and apparatus are provided for use in connecting and disconnecting cable connectors to and from communication ports. In some embodiments, a connector assembly has a ganging member, a plunger member, and a key. The ganging member can retain a plurality of cable connectors, and be used to simultaneously connect/disconnect groups of cable connectors. The plunger member can have a plurality of elongated plungers usable to simultaneously unlock or lock the cable connectors.
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