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Modular cable to board power connector

US6059615A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 17, 1998
Grant dateMay 9, 2000
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/518
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An element of an electrical connector in which a plurality of axial segments are positioned in side by side relation. A transverse passageway extends through the axial segments and a rail is positioned in the transverse passageway to link the segments together. A latch is fixed within an end segment to lock the rail in place. The segments may be power modules or signal modules. The number and type of power modules used may be selected based on specific power requirements.

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