Patent ID: 6568962
Filing Date: 2003-05-27
Classification: H01M,H01R,H02J,Y02E

Abstract:
Apparatus, comprising:a male connector having a first base, a plurality of substantially parallel male electrodes connected at one end to said base, a positioning plate having an attachment end connected to said base, wherein the positioning plate is substantially parallel to said male electrodes, and a projection connected to a free end of said positioning plate, said free end of said positioning plate opposing said attachment end; and a female connector having a second base, a plurality of first slits for receiving said plurality of male electrodes and a plurality of female electrodes located in said plurality of first slits for making electrical contact with said plurality of male electrodes when said male connector is coupled to said female connector, a second slit for receiving said positioning plate, said second base including a hole located within said second slit for receiving said projection when said male connector is joined to said female connector, wherein the positioning plate inhibits the movement of said male connector in a first direction relative to said female connector, and the projection inhibits the movement of said male connector in a second direction relative to said female connector.