OPEN CONNECTOR

摘要

An article is disclosed. The article is an open connector that includes a base and first and second sides. The base and the first and second sides together define a receptacle channel. The receptacle channel is sized and shaped to receive a connector insert. The open connector includes one or several electrical contacts that can be located proximate to the base of the open connector. The electrical contact electrically connects with the connector insert. The open connector includes a retainer that can interact with a portion of the connector insert to retain the connector insert within the receptacle channel.

主权项

1. A connector receptacle comprising:
a body having a base, a first side located at a first end of the base, a second side located at a second end of the base, and an open top above the base and extending from the first side to the second side, wherein the first and second sides extend above the base of the body and with the base of the body define a receptacle channel; a plurality of electrical contacts located between the first and second sides; and a retainer that prevents movement of a connector insert parallel to the base of the body and that does not prevent movement of the connector insert perpendicular to the base of the body.