Patent ID: 6398564
Filing Date: 2002-06-04
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A connector for mating to a communication connector, the communication connector including a plurality of connector elements extending on at least a first side, the connector comprising:a platform having a recess of a first thickness, the recess having a bottom surface, the platform being of a second thickness, the first thickness being less than the second thickness; a receptacle structure moveably coupled to the platform to move between a raised position and a lowered position, the receptacle structure including an opening contoured to receive the communications connector when in the raised position, a thickness of the receptacle structure being no more than the first thickness of the recess so that the receptacle structure is contained within the recess when in the lowered position, and a connector surface including a plurality of connect elements positioned on the platform to contact connector elements on the communication connector when the receptacle structure receives the communication connector.