Panel mounting system for electrical connectors
US6450834B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 10, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 10, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/625
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A connector panel mounting system includes first and second panels each having a given thickness between respective insertion surfaces and mating surfaces thereof and an opening with a locating notch in an edge of the opening. First and second connectors each include dielectric housings insertable from the insertion surfaces of the respective panels to insertion positions into the respective openings. Each housing has an outwardly extending locating flange for passing through the locating notch of the opening in the respective panel as the housing is inserted thereinto. The housing of each connector is movable from its insertion position to a mounted position whereat the locating flange thereof abuts the mating surface of the respective panel. The housing of each connector has a recess aligned with the locating notch of the opening in the respective panel when the housing is in its mounted position. When the connectors are mated through the openings in their respective panels, the panels can be juxtaposed, with the locating flange of each connector mounted on its respective panel passing through the locating notch of the opposite panel and into the recess of the housing of the othe…
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