Patent ID: 6167617
Filing Date: 2001-01-02
Classification: H01R,Y10T

Abstract:
A method of blind connecting an I/O module into a cabinet having a wall section formed therein for proper sequential connection of first power and then signal inputs thereto comprising: providing an opening in said wall section for loose mounting an electrical connector herein; mounting an electrical connector having a pair of openings for accepting alignment members therein and stepped power and signal connectors into said wall opening; providing an I/O module having a pair of alignment members protruding from the back thereof and having separate power and signal inputs in the area of said alignment members; aligning said module alignment members with said openings of said connector; partially pushing said module into said connector to allow the actuation of said power signals; and fully inserting said module into said connector to allow the application of said signal connections thereto when the power connection have been made.