Patent ID: 6419528
Filing Date: 2002-07-16
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A field replaceable unit comprising:a housing having a front and a rear and being configured for sliding insertion into and out of a rack from the rear of the housing; and a connector for, in use, completing an electrical circuit from a backplane of said rack to a component of said field replaceable unit, said connector comprising a first rear projecting electrically conductive spring loaded member operative to engage an electrical pad on said backplane when said housing is inserted in said rack, said connector comprising a second front projecting electrically conductive spring loaded member electrically coupled to said first electrically conductive spring loaded member; and a front plate removable attached to said housing and including said component; wherein said connector is operative, when said front plate is attached to said housing, to engage a second pad electrically coupled to said component and disposed behind said front plate.