Patent ID: 7543859

Claim:
A connector assembly for a fluid cooling system for electronic components comprising: a substantially cylindrically-shaped first spray shield half, the first spray shield half having an open end and including: a slot disposed in an outer surface of the first spray shield half; a sled disposed at least partially in the slot and articulable therein, the sled having a ramp portion extending radially inwardly from a sled base; a male quick-release connector disposed at least partially within the first spray shield half; a substantially cylindrically-shaped second spray shield half insertable between the first spray shield half and the male quick-release connector; a female quick-release connector disposed at least partially within the second spray shield half, the female quick-release connector connectable to the male quick-release connector and including a release feature, wherein articulation of the sled toward the female quick-release connector is capable of activating the release feature and disconnecting the male quick-release connector from the female quick-release connector; a spring disposed in the first spray shield half and is connected to the spray shield sled to bias a position of the spray shield sled away from the open end of the first spray shield half; and a pull tab in operable communication with the sled, the pull tab capable of articulating the sled when pulled.