发明名称 |
Floating cable connector retention module |
摘要 |
Method and apparatus for securely positioning a cable connector plug for blind docking an electronic device or module with an electrical connector, for example within a rack for a computer system. A bracket includes a chip that is selectively securable to open and close the bracket. A cable connector plug collar is laterally receivable in the bracket when the bracket is open. The bracket retains the collar in a circumferential tongue and groove relationship when the bracket is closed. When the bracket is properly positioned and secured within a rack bay, the bracket positions the connector plug for blind docking without restricting operative access to the connector plug. A preferred bracket is sufficiently flexible to allow lateral movement of the connector plug when the bracket is closed about the collar.
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申请公布号 |
US7674123(B1) |
申请公布日期 |
2010.03.09 |
申请号 |
US20080193826 |
申请日期 |
2008.08.19 |
申请人 |
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION |
发明人 |
WEBER JOHN M.;STRUBLE, JR. JOHN JOSEPH;HERMAN, JR. JOSEPH FRANCIS;GUNDLACH JOHN GEOFFREY;DITTUS KARL KLAUS |
分类号 |
H01R13/64 |
主分类号 |
H01R13/64 |
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