Method and apparatus for the alignment and locking of removable elements with a connector
US11171450B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 12, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 22, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R43/26
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus according to one embodiment includes a landing pad having a mating portion configured to mate with a mating feature of a removable element as the removable element approaches the landing pad in a first direction. The apparatus also includes a mount along which the landing pad is movable in a second direction. A lever is positionable between a disengaged position and an engaged position, the lever being coupled to the landing pad for translating the landing pad along the mount in the second direction during movement thereof from the disengaged position toward the engaged position. The first direction is different than the second direction.
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