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Adapter frame assembly for electrical connectors
Assignee: Molex LLC
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Filing: 1999-02-04
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Granted: 2000-08-01
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Expires: 2019-02-04
Abstract
Abstract A metal adapter frame assembly mounts a first electrical connector in an aperture in a panel for mating with a second electrical connector. A metal body defines a first receptacle for receiving the first connector and a second receptacle for receiving the second connector, with the connectors mateable through the body. A metal shield is mounted over a substantial portion of the metal body. A metal gasket is mounted on the body for engaging the panel at the aperture and substantially surrounds the first receptacle. A metal shutter member is movably mounted on the body to close the first receptacle and is movable to an open position upon engagement by the first connector.
Inventors
- 👤 Dennis Lee Doye
- 👤 Michael J. Miskin
- 👤 Jay Henry Neer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:04
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/648; H01R13/658; H01R13/6591; H01R13/6594; H01R13/6581; H01R13/6582; H01R13/6583; H01R13/6584; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/71; H01R12/712; H01R12/716; H01R12/72; H01R12/722; H01R12/724; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/939
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 29
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A metal adapter frame assembly for mounting a first electrical connector in an aperture in a panel and a second electrical connector mountable on a printed circuit board, comprising: a diecast metal body defining a first receptacle for receiving the first connector and a second receptacle for receiving the second connector, with the connectors mateable through the body; a stamped and formed sheet metal shield mounted over a substantial portion of the diecast metal body; a stamped and formed sheet metal gasket mounted on the body for engaging the panel at said aperture and substantially surrounding said first receptacle; and a diecast metal shutter member movably mounted on the body to close said first receptacle and being movable to an open position upon engagement by said first connector.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A metal adapter frame assembly for mounting a first electrical connector in an aperture in a panel and a second electrical connector mountable on a printed circuit board, comprising: a diecast metal body defining a first receptacle for receiving the first connector and a second receptacle for receiving the second connector, with the connectors mateable through the body; a stamped and formed sheet metal shield mounted over a substantial portion of the diecast metal body; a stamped and formed sheet metal gasket mounted on the body for engaging the panel at said aperture and substantially surrounding said first receptacle; and a diecast metal shutter member movably mounted on the body to close said first receptacle and being movable to an open position upon engagement by said first connector.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The metal adapter frame assembly of claim 1 wherein said body has an open top substantially covered by said shield.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The metal adapter frame assembly of claim 1 wherein said shield includes at least one latch arm extending beyond the body for connection to the printed circuit board.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The metal adapter frame assembly of claim 1 wherein said gasket includes a plurality of outwardly deformed flexible fingers for engaging the panel about the aperture therein.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The metal adapter frame assembly of claim 4 wherein said gasket includes a plurality of inwardly deformed flexible fingers for engaging the exterior of the first connector.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
The metal adapter frame assembly of claim 4 wherein said first receptacle and said gasket are generally rectangular, and including said outwardly deformed flexible fingers on all four sides of the rectangular gasket.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The metal adapter frame assembly of claim 1 wherein said gasket includes a plurality of inwardly deformed flexible fingers for engaging the exterior of the first connector.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
The metal adapter frame assembly of claim 1 wherein said shield includes a plurality of latch arms extending beyond the body in different directions for connection to the printed circuit board in different orientations of the assembly.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
The metal adapter frame assembly of claim 1 wherein said first receptacle and said shutter member are generally rectangular, with the body surrounding all four sides of the shutter member in its closed position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The metal adapter frame assembly of claim 1 wherein said shield includes a plurality of ventilation holes.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
113 words
A metal adapter frame assembly for mounting a first electrical connector in an aperture in a panel and mateable with a second electrical connector, comprising: a metal body defining a first receptacle for receiving the first connector and a second receptacle for receiving the second connector, with the connectors mateable through the body; a metal shield mounted over a substantial portion of the metal body; a metal gasket mounted on the body for engaging the panel at said aperture and substantially surrounding said first receptacle; and a metal shutter member movably mounted on the body to close said first receptacle and being movable to an open position upon engagement by said first connector.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
113 words
A metal adapter frame assembly for mounting a first electrical connector in an aperture in a panel and mateable with a second electrical connector, comprising: a metal body defining a first receptacle for receiving the first connector and a second receptacle for receiving the second connector, with the connectors mateable through the body; a metal shield mounted over a substantial portion of the metal body; a metal gasket mounted on the body for engaging the panel at said aperture and substantially surrounding said first receptacle; and a metal shutter member movably mounted on the body to close said first receptacle and being movable to an open position upon engagement by said first connector.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
The metal adapter frame assembly of claim 11 wherein said body has an open top substantially covered by said shield.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
28 words
The metal adapter frame assembly of claim 11 wherein said shield includes at least one latch arm extending beyond the body for connection to the printed circuit board.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
27 words
The metal adapter frame assembly of claim 11 wherein said gasket includes a plurality of outwardly deformed flexible fingers for engaging the panel about the aperture therein.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
27 words
The metal adapter frame assembly of claim 14 wherein said gasket includes a plurality of inwardly deformed flexible fingers for engaging the exterior of the first connector.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
33 words
The metal adapter frame assembly of claim 14 wherein said first receptacle and said gasket are generally rectangular, and including said outwardly deformed flexible fingers on all four sides of the rectangular gasket.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
27 words
The metal adapter frame assembly of claim 11 wherein said gasket includes a plurality of inwardly deformed flexible fingers for engaging the exterior of the first connector.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
37 words
The metal adapter frame assembly of claim 11 wherein said shield includes a plurality of latch arms extending beyond the body in different directions for connection to the printed circuit board in different orientations of the assembly.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
34 words
The metal adapter frame assembly of claim 11 wherein said first receptacle and said shutter member are generally rectangular, with the body surrounding all four sides of the shutter member in its closed position.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
17 words
The metal adapter frame assembly of claim 11 wherein said shield includes a plurality of ventilation holes.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
86 words
A metal adapter frame assembly for mounting a first electrical connector in an aperture in a panel and mateable with a second electrical connector, comprising: a metal body defining a first receptacle for receiving the first connector and a second receptacle for receiving the second connector, with the connectors mateable through the body; a metal shield mounted over a substantial portion of the metal body; and a metal gasket mounted on the body for engaging the panel at said aperture and substantially surrounding said first receptacle.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
86 words
A metal adapter frame assembly for mounting a first electrical connector in an aperture in a panel and mateable with a second electrical connector, comprising: a metal body defining a first receptacle for receiving the first connector and a second receptacle for receiving the second connector, with the connectors mateable through the body; a metal shield mounted over a substantial portion of the metal body; and a metal gasket mounted on the body for engaging the panel at said aperture and substantially surrounding said first receptacle.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
16 words
The metal adapter frame assembly of claim 21 wherein said body is of diecast metal material.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
19 words
The metal adapter frame assembly of claim 22 wherein said shield is stamped and formed of sheet metal material.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
19 words
The metal adapter frame assembly of claim 23 wherein said gasket is stamped and formed of sheet metal material.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
19 words
The metal adapter frame assembly of claim 21 wherein said shield is stamped and formed of sheet metal material.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
19 words
The metal adapter frame assembly of claim 21 wherein said gasket is stamped and formed of sheet metal material.
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