Patent ID: 6068521
Filing Date: 2000-05-30
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A method of connecting a plurality of different electrical modules each requiring different signal and power connections to a plurality of connection bases connected to the different signal and power connections required by the different modules comprising the steps of:providing a series of alignable apertures on each of said plurality of modules and bases;mapping various unique aperture configurations identifying each of the differing signal and power connections required by the plurality of modules and connected to the plurality of bases to insure a one to one relation therebetween:placing pegs in the apertures of each of the bases to identify each unique configuration and the signal and power connection denoted thereby; andplacing a mask on each of the modules according to the unique configuration of the pegs in the bases, the mask having openings located to leave uncovered only the apertures where the pegs would enter the module of a compatible base and module to physically prevent the mating of incompatible bases and modules thereby.