Connectors and assemblies having a plurality of moveable mating arrays

摘要

A connector (110A) configured to communicatively couple different components comprises a base frame (208) extending along a longitudinal axis (290) between a pair of frame ends (214, 216), and moveable first and second mating arrays (112A, 112B) comprising respective mating surfaces (128) having terminals (132) arranged thereon. A coupling mechanism (204) is supported by the base frame. The coupling mechanism holds the first and second mating arrays and moves the first and second mating arrays between retracted and engaged positions. Each of the first and second mating arrays is spaced apart from a respective one of the components when in the corresponding retracted position, and the first and second mating arrays are communicatively coupled to the respective components when in the corresponding engaged position. The coupling mechanism initiates movement of the first mating array from the retracted position toward the engaged position while the second mating array remains stationary with respect to the base frame.