Patent ID: 6290536
Filing Date: 2001-09-18
Classification: H01R,Y10S

Abstract:
A blind-mate, snap-in cable connector assembly, comprising:a first connector including a first housing having front and rear faces, at least a pair of cavities defined between said front and rear faces, said first housing forming at least a pair of first retaining wedges on transverse walls thereof, each cavity receiving a single pin therein;a first supporting plate defining a first opening for insertion of said first connector, said first supporting plate forming first retaining tongues extending transversely into said first opening for engagement with corresponding first wedges;a second connector mated to said first connector, including a second housing having front and rear faces, at least a pair of sleeves extending from said front face, at least a pair of second retaining wedges on transverse walls thereof, each sleeve receiving a receptacle for electrically engaging with said pin of said first connector when said first connector is assembled thereto;a second supporting plate defining a second opening for insertion of said second connector and forming second retaining tongues extending traversely into said second opening for engagement with said corresponding second wedges; andblind mating means formed between said first and second connectors including a guiding rod formed on one of said first and second connectors.