Modular system for stacking electrical connector assemblies
US6692310B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 1, 2001 |
| Grant date | Feb 17, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 1, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R25/006
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A modular system is provided for arranging a plurality of electrical connector assemblies in a stacked array. The system includes at least a pair of electrical connector assemblies stackable one on top of another. Each assembly includes a frame structure having input and output faces, with an interior cavity between the faces. Input and output connectors are respectively mounted at the input and output end faces and project outwardly therefrom. A circuit board is located in the interior cavity and is electrically connected between the input and output connectors. A pair of end flanges project outwardly from at least one of the input and output end faces above and below the respective input or output connector to protect the respective connector. The end flanges have fastening portions to facilitate holding the frame structures and, thereby, the electrical connector assemblies in the stacked array. Electrical connectors also are coupled between the circuit boards of the stacked connector assemblies through the frame structures thereof.
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