Guide system with integral keying and electrostatic discharge paths for separable pin and socket connector systems
US6354885B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 5, 2000 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 5, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/642
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is used in conjunction with two piece connector systems. The present invention provides an integral keying and an electrostatic discharge path. The daughtercard connector has at least two electrostatic discharge paths into an electrostatic discharge contact which then provides a path to a guide pin of the backpanel housing.
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