Patent ID: 6910910
Filing Date: 2005-06-28
Classification: G02B,H01R

Abstract:
1. A dry mate connector, comprising: a first module having a forward end and a rear end; a second module having a forward end and a rear end; a coupling member mounted on the first module for releasably securing the modules together in a mated position; the modules and coupling member being relatively movable in a single axial mating motion between an unmated position and a mated, locked position and being movable relative to one another in a single axial unmating motion opposite to the mating motion to release the modules from one another; the coupling member and mated modules together forming a closed, locked and sealed chamber; and the first and second modules each having at least one forwardly facing contact for communication with the contact of the other module within the chamber in the mated position; the coupling member being movable relative to the first module between a first locking position when the modules are unmated and a second locking position when the modules are mated; the coupling member and first module having opposing inner and outer surfaces,. respectively, one of said surfaces having a locking detent and the other of said surfaces having first and second spaced locking members for releasable locking engagement in the locking detent in the first and second locking positions, respectively; and the first locking member comprising a seal member for sealing engagement between said coupling member and first module when not engaged in said locking detent, said first locking member forming a seal at one end of said chamber in the mated position.