US6176728B1
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Connecting device for large cable-to-card connectors
Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1998-06-12
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Granted: 2001-01-23
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Expires: 2018-06-12
Abstract
Abstract The connecting device includes a securing plate and locking spring attached to the cable connector of the cable-to-card connectors. The connecting device is pressed, when the connectors are mated, by the front portion of the cable connector against the host machine chassis which in turn is pressed flat against the adapter card brackets. In a preferred embodiment the connecting device is attached on the front portion of a standard cable connector with removable fastener, in particular with a locking spring. In another embodiment, the connecting device is an integral part of the cable connector.
Inventors
- 👤 Yves Bonnet
- 👤 Jacques Cresp
- 👤 Jean-Pierre Suzzoni
- 👤 Jean-Marie Limon
- 👤 Bruno Centola
- 👤 Dominique Baron
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:16
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; G06F1/18; G06F1/183; G06F1/185; G06F1/184; G06F1/186; H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/648; H01R13/658; H01R13/6591; H01R13/6596; H01R13/73; H01R13/74; H01R13/62; H01R13/621; H01R13/6215; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/939
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
219 words
A machine assembly with improved magnetic characteristics comprising: a host machine chassis ( 105 ) having at least one slot card connector mounted therein and at least one slot opening ( 111 ); an adapter card ( 109 ) mounted in said at least one slot card connector inside said host machine chassis, said adapter card being assembled with: an internal adapter card connector ( 102 ) directed to the slot opening ( 111 ) comprising a terminal part with electrical contacts; and adapter card brackets ( 101 ) for obturating the slot opening ( 111 ); an external cable connector ( 103 ) comprising a terminal part with electrical contacts to be inserted through the slot opening into said internal card adapter connector; and a securing plate ( 201 ) inserted between the external cable connector ( 103 ) and the machine chassis ( 105 ), wherein when the external cable connector ( 103 ) and the internal card connector ( 102 ) are mated, said securing plate ( 201 ) is pressed by the external cable connector ( 103 ) against the host machine chassis ( 105 ) and transfers at least a portion of the force generated in mating the connectors to press the adapter card brackets ( 101 ) flat against the host machine chassis.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
219 words
A machine assembly with improved magnetic characteristics comprising: a host machine chassis ( 105 ) having at least one slot card connector mounted therein and at least one slot opening ( 111 ); an adapter card ( 109 ) mounted in said at least one slot card connector inside said host machine chassis, said adapter card being assembled with: an internal adapter card connector ( 102 ) directed to the slot opening ( 111 ) comprising a terminal part with electrical contacts; and adapter card brackets ( 101 ) for obturating the slot opening ( 111 ); an external cable connector ( 103 ) comprising a terminal part with electrical contacts to be inserted through the slot opening into said internal card adapter connector; and a securing plate ( 201 ) inserted between the external cable connector ( 103 ) and the machine chassis ( 105 ), wherein when the external cable connector ( 103 ) and the internal card connector ( 102 ) are mated, said securing plate ( 201 ) is pressed by the external cable connector ( 103 ) against the host machine chassis ( 105 ) and transfers at least a portion of the force generated in mating the connectors to press the adapter card brackets ( 101 ) flat against the host machine chassis.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
The machine assembly according to claim 1 wherein the pressure between the host machine chassis ( 105 ) and the adapter card brackets ( 101 ) is suitable for ensuring an electro magnetic contact all around the slot opening ( 111 ) between the adapter card brackets and the host machine chassis.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The machine assembly according to anyone of the preceding claims wherein the pressure between the host machine chassis ( 105 ) and the adapter card brackets ( 101 ) is suitable for ensuring a mechanical rigidity to the connector assembly.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
The machine assembly according to claims 1 or 2 characterized in that the securing plate comprises a cut out ( 202 ) for allowing the insertion of the electrical contacts between the adapter card connector and the external cable connector.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
The machine assembly according to claim 1 characterized in that the securing plate's external dimensions are roughly larger than the size of the slot opening ( 111 ) so as to ensure a significant pressure on the host machine chassis all around the slot opening.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The machine assembly according to claim 1 further including attaching means for attaching the securing plate to the external cable connector.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The machine assembly according to claim 6 wherein said attaching means ( 203 ) and said securing plate ( 201 ) are removable.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The machine assembly of claim 6 where in the attaching means including a locking spring.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The machine assembly according to claim 1 wherein said external cable connector ( 103 ) is a conventional or standard cable connector.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The machine assembly according to claim 1 characterized in that the securing plate is a part of the external cable connector.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The machine assembly set forth in claim 1 in which a locking spring is provided for fastening the securing plate to the external cable connector.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
194 words
A connecting device for use in a connector assembly including: a host machine chassis having at least one slot card connector mounted therein and at least one slot opening, an adapter card mounted in the at least one slot card connector and assembled with: an adapter card connector directed to the slot opening, adapter card brackets for obturating the slot opening and ensuring an electro magnetic continuity with the host machine chassis; and an external cable connector to be inserted through the slot opening into said card adapter connector said connecting device including: a securing plate for mounting between the external cable connector and the host machine chassis wherein when the external cable connector ( 103 ) and the internal card connector ( 102 ) are mated, said securing plate ( 201 ) is pressed by the external cable connector ( 103 ) against the host machine chassis ( 105 ) and transfers at least a portion of the force generated in mating the connectors to press the adapter card brackets ( 101 ) flat against the host machine chassis; and a locking spring for coupling the securing plate to the external cable connector.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
194 words
A connecting device for use in a connector assembly including: a host machine chassis having at least one slot card connector mounted therein and at least one slot opening, an adapter card mounted in the at least one slot card connector and assembled with: an adapter card connector directed to the slot opening, adapter card brackets for obturating the slot opening and ensuring an electro magnetic continuity with the host machine chassis; and an external cable connector to be inserted through the slot opening into said card adapter connector said connecting device including: a securing plate for mounting between the external cable connector and the host machine chassis wherein when the external cable connector ( 103 ) and the internal card connector ( 102 ) are mated, said securing plate ( 201 ) is pressed by the external cable connector ( 103 ) against the host machine chassis ( 105 ) and transfers at least a portion of the force generated in mating the connectors to press the adapter card brackets ( 101 ) flat against the host machine chassis; and a locking spring for coupling the securing plate to the external cable connector.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2004-01-23 | 2004-07-24 | 2005-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2008-01-23 | 2008-07-24 | 2009-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2012-01-23 | 2012-07-24 | 2013-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |