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Robust serial advanced technology attachment (SATA) cable connector

US6811427B2 · kind B2 · utility

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34Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 15, 2002
Grant dateNov 2, 2004
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Expiry dateFeb 6, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/6456
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A cable connector configured in accordance with a Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) standard. The cable connector includes a first electrical contact arrangement in accordance with a SATA standard and is configured to mate with a first blade connector having a second electrical contact arrangement also in accordance with the SATA standard. The cable connector includes a first blade-receiving portion for enclosing the first electrical contact arrangement, a housing for supporting the first blade-receiving portion and the first electrical contact arrangement, and a pair of laterally-opposed guide arms being integrally formed with the housing. The housing has a cable entrance end and a mating end. The guide arms project from the mating end of the housing and are disposed outside of the first blade-receiving portion.

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