Patent ID: 6433445
Filing Date: 2002-08-13
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A mating connector arrangement for connecting to and disconnecting from a DC powered computer device, comprising:a first connector carrying a plurality of first terminals, said first connector enclosed in a first housing; a second connector carrying a plurality of second terminals, said second connector enclosed in a second housing, said second connector for mating with said first connector where said second terminals mate with corresponding said first terminals; a circuit card assembly, said circuit card assembly mounted within said second housing, said circuit card assembly being electrically connected to a DC power source; a proximity switch associated with said first and second terminals, said proximity switch actuating when said first and second terminals arc proximate and un-actuating when said first and second terminals are sufficiently apart; and a power switch associated with said second connector and said circuit card assembly and in communication with said proximity switch, wherein said power switch is an electronic circuit power switch, further wherein said power switch provides a connection between said DC power source and at least one of said second terminals through said circuit card when said proximity switch is actuated and disconnecting said DC power source from at least one of said second terminals when said proximity switch is un-actuated.