Patent ID: 6482019
Filing Date: 2002-11-19
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
An apparatus that allows a media plug to be physically and electrically connected to an electrical apparatus, the media plug including a body and a retention clip, the apparatus comprising:a frame including an upper surface and a lower surface; an opening located in the upper surface of the frame, the opening being sized and configured to receive at least a portion of the media plug; a rocker arm pivotally attached to the frame, the rocker arm comprising: a base that is sized and configured to engage the media plug when the media plug is inserted into the opening, the engagement of the media plug with the base causing the rocker arm to pivot relative to the frame; first and second alignment arms extending from the base, the first and second alignment arms including alignment surfaces that are sized and configured to slidably engage the retention clip of the media plug; and a retractable cover guard that is sized and configured to cover at least a portion of the opening in the frame, the retractable cover guard movable between a first position in which at least a portion of the opening is covered and a second position in which at least a portion of the opening is exposed to allow the media plug to be inserted into the opening.