DSX jack including sliding rear connector
US6457999B1 · kind B1 · utility
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20Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 17, 2001 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2103/00
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A connector assembly and method, the assembly having a housing which defines a connector window. A connector is disposed within the window. The connector is slidable between a first and second position relative to the housing. The assembly may include a carriage for receiving one or more connectors. The carriage slides with the connectors between first and second positions. The carriage may include depressible tabs configured to receive an end of a tool, such as a screwdriver, to aid in depressing the tabs. The assembly may include means for retaining the carriage and connectors in a selected position relative to the housing.
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