Patent ID: 6264483
Filing Date: 2001-07-24
Classification: H05K

Abstract:
A connection control apparatus for use with a connector, the connection control apparatus comprising:a pair of independently operable blocking members including respective blocking surfaces, the blocking members each being movable between an open position in which the blocking surfaces permit access to the connector and a closed position in which the blocking surfaces prevent access to the connector;a spring that biases the blocking members to the closed position; anda pair of cam surfaces associated with the respective blocking members and separated by a predetermined distance, the blocking members and cam surfaces being located relative to one another such that an object defining a width greater than the predetermined distance will be able to engage both of the cam surfaces and drive both blocking members to their respective open positions and an object defining a width slightly less than the predetermined distance will be unable to engage both of the cam surfaces and will be blocked by at least one of the blocking surfaces.