Patent ID: 6514095
Filing Date: 2003-02-04
Classification: H05K

Abstract:
A cable interface for interfacing an electronic equipment enclosure with a cable, wherein the electronic equipment enclosure houses electronic equipment, the cable interface comprising:a first connector half coupled with a portion of the electronic equipment enclosure and operable to electrically interface with the electronic equipment housed therein, and presenting a first half of an alignment guide; a second connector half operable to electrically connect with the first connector half, and presenting a second half of the alignment guide corresponding to the first half such that the first and second halves of the alignment guide ensure proper alignment when connecting the first and second connector halves; a free-spinning nut operable to threadedly secure together the electrically connected first and second connector halves; and a security cover operable to substantially cover and secure the connected first and second connector halves and the free-spinning nut, thereby preventing unauthorized access thereto.