Patent ID: 6435891
Filing Date: 2002-08-20
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An electrical connector assembly comprising first and second electrical connectors:means for mounting one of the first and second electrical connectors on a panel such that the one of the first and second electrical connectors floats in both an X and a Y direction; a male alignment member on the first electrical connector; a female alignment member on the second electrical connector, the male and female alignment members being matable such that, during mating of the male and female alignment members the one of the first and second electrical connectors mounted on the panel is free to move in an X and a Y direction into alignment with the other of the first and second electrical connectors; wherein said means for mounting one of said first and second electrical connectors on the panel comprises non-overlapping, spaced-apart flange members located on front and back surfaces of a base of the one of said first and second electrical connectors; a wire dress cover mounted on a rear face of said second electrical connector, said wire dress cover having a hole aligned with the female alignment member to permit the male alignment member to pass through the hole when the first and second electrical connectors are mated; and fastener means extending through the male alignment member to mechanically assist mating the first and second electrical connector.