Patent · US Expired

Method of blind connecting an I/O module into a cabinet

US6167617A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 30, 1999
Grant dateJan 2, 2001
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Expiry dateSep 30, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49217
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A unique electrical connector for power and signal connections from an I/O cabinet of a control system to a block I/O assembly mounted in the cabinet to allow a blind fit of power and signal connection of power and signal connections insuring that power will be provided to the block I/O assembly before any application of signals thereto.

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