Patent ID: 7654849
Filing Date: 2010-02-02
Classification: G02B,H01R

Abstract:
1. A receptacle for coupling signal lines, the receptacle having a terminating end for terminating a first signal line and a receiving end for receiving a plug carrying a second signal line, the receptacle comprising: a housing defining a channel having a planar surface disposed in the receiving end; a spring-loaded pawl mounted to the housing, wherein when the plug is positioned in the channel, the pawl maintains a retaining force on the plug, the retaining force having a first component normal to the planar surface and a second component parallel to the planar surface to properly align the second signal line to the first signal line; and a baffle positioned between the terminating end and the receiving end and extending in a direction substantially normal to the planar surface of the channel, the first signal line extending through the baffle; wherein the baffle further comprises an alignment knob extending into the channel; and wherein the alignment knob comprises sloped sides that form a minimum width where the alignment knob extends furthest from the baffle.