Patent ID: 9122020
Filing Date: 2015-09-01
Classification: G02B,H01R

Abstract:
1. A connector assembly comprising: an outer housing having a front end, a back end, and a central axis extending therebetween, the outer housing having a passage extending therethrough; a slidable connector disposed within the passage, the slidable connector including a communication module for communicatively coupling to a mating connector during a mating operation to transmit at least one of data signals or power; and a spring frame positioned in the passage between the slidable connector and the outer housing, wherein prior to the mating operation, the spring frame mechanically couples the slidable connector with respect to the outer housing, and wherein, after the mating connector and the slidable connector engage each other, the spring frame releases the slidable connector from the outer housing such that the slidable connector is permitted to move relative to the outer housing, the spring frame being secured to the slidable connector such that the spring frame moves with the slidable connector as the slidable connector moves relative to the outer housing, the spring frame configured to mechanically couple the slidable connector relative to the mating connector during the mating operation.