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Connector unit for input/output module of programmable controller having disengagement lever

US5253140A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 8, 1991
Grant dateOct 12, 1993
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Expiry dateOct 8, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K7/1474
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An I/O unit has a fixed unit such as a housing provided with a multiplicity of connection terminals and an LED display module unit. A mounting/dismounting unit is provided with a terminal block including connection terminals to be coupled with the connection terminals of the fixed unit. The mounting/dismounting unit has a hinge disposed at an end thereof and the fixed unit has a pin and a grip capable of being engaged with the hinge. The grip is pulled out to a position to be used and then further pulled out, whereby the mounting/dismounting unit is forced out, drawing an arc about the pin and separated from the fixed unit. With this arrangement, an I/O module with a mounting/dismounting unit capable of being easily removed is provided.

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