Connector panel for an electronic cabinet
US4361372A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 25, 1980 |
| Grant date | Nov 30, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 25, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/518
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An arrangement is disclosed for an electronic cabinet housing at least one removable electronic chassis enabling n plugs mounted on one of the chassis and the cabinet to reliably engage n receptacles mounted on the other of the chassis and the cabinet, where n is a natural number including one. The arrangement includes a cabinet connector panel having at least one opening therein; a floating connector plate carrying the cabinet mounted one of the n plugs and the n receptacles, the plate being disposed in the panel opening to enable each of the cabinet mounted one of the n plugs and the n receptacles to engage an associated one of the chassis mounted one of the n receptacles and n plugs; and a preloaded spring arrangement connected between the panel and the plate enabling axial and radial displacement of the plate with respect to the panel to compensate for manufacturing tolerances of the cabinet, the chassis, the n receptacles and the n plugs and thereby ensure a reliable engagement of the n plugs with the n receptacles.
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