Linearly actuated connector mating interface

摘要

A connector assembly (120) comprises a housing (200) extending from a front end (212) to a back end (214), and a connector interface (216) joined with the front end (212) of the housing (200). The connector interface (216) is configured to be electrically joined with a circuit board when the connector interface (216) is moved away from the front end (212) and mates with the circuit board. The housing (200) includes an elongated channel (300) extending through the housing (200) along an actuation axis (206) disposed between the front and back ends (212,214). An actuator (228) is disposed in the channel (300). The actuator (228) includes a ramp (308) angled toward the connector interface (216). The connector interface (216) mates with the circuit board by moving the actuator (228) along the actuation axis (206) to engage the ramp (308) with the connector interface (216) and move the connector interface (216) toward the circuit board.