Vertical blindmate scaling of identical system boards
US9173304B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 18, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K2201/10325
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Two system boards may be connected by a blind plug connector assembly. The top system board supports a first connector and has a hole adjacent the first connector that secures a guide bracket. The blind plug connector assembly is selectively received in the guide bracket to position a proximal connector on the assembly for connecting to the first connector on the top system board and position a distal connector on the assembly for connecting to a second connector on the lower system board. A flexible wired connection extends within the assembly between the proximal connector and the distal connector, and may form a scalability cable. The interaction between the assembly and the guide bracket provide alignment of the connectors.
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