Floating multi-connector blind mating system
US11251567B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 1, 2020 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R12/79
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A floating multi-connector blind mating system includes a multi-connector chassis coupled to a pair of first connectors that extend from the multi-connector chassis. A connector float subsystem in the multi-connector chassis is coupled to the pair of first connectors and allows each of the first connectors to move within a plane. A connector securing element on the multi-connector chassis is coupled to the pair of first connectors and resists movement of each of the pair of first connectors perpendicular to the plane. A respective blind-mate element is connected to each of a pair of second connectors, and the pair of first connectors are guided by the respective blind mate elements into engagement with the pair of second connectors when the multi-connector chassis is moved towards the pair of second connectors.
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