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US6315606B1
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Blind mate connector
Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd
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Filing: 2000-04-20
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Granted: 2001-11-13
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Expires: 2020-04-20
Abstract
Abstract A blind mate male connector has a dielectric housing having a rear surface and an opposite mating surface. A spacer plate integrally traverses an intermediate portion of the first housing. A pair of guiding posts extends from the spacer plate and beyond an imaginary plane of the mating surface of the dielectric housing for firstly engaging with a complementary connector when the male connector is initially engaged with a complementary connector.
Inventors
- 👤 Jenq-Yih Hwang
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 14:53
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/7005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
A male connector comprising: a dielectric housing having a rear surface and an opposite mating surface; a spacer plate integrally traversing an intermediate portion of the first housing; and a pair of guiding posts extending from the spacer plate and beyond an imaginary plane of the mating surface of the dielectric housing for firstly engaging with a complementary connector when the male connector is initially engaged therewith; further comprising an intermediate plate connected between each guiding post and the dielectric housing for reinforcing the guiding posts; further comprising a pair of conical board locks extending from the spacer plate and axially aligned with the guiding posts in opposite direction with respect to the spacer plate; wherein each guiding post has a conical head extending beyond an imaginary plane of the mating surface of the dielectric housing for facilitating engagement with the complementary connector; further comprising at least one rib formed at one surface of the first housing for polarization when the male connector is engaged with the complementary connector.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
A male connector comprising: a dielectric housing having a rear surface and an opposite mating surface; a spacer plate integrally traversing an intermediate portion of the first housing; and a pair of guiding posts extending from the spacer plate and beyond an imaginary plane of the mating surface of the dielectric housing for firstly engaging with a complementary connector when the male connector is initially engaged therewith; further comprising an intermediate plate connected between each guiding post and the dielectric housing for reinforcing the guiding posts; further comprising a pair of conical board locks extending from the spacer plate and axially aligned with the guiding posts in opposite direction with respect to the spacer plate; wherein each guiding post has a conical head extending beyond an imaginary plane of the mating surface of the dielectric housing for facilitating engagement with the complementary connector; further comprising at least one rib formed at one surface of the first housing for polarization when the male connector is engaged with the complementary 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) | 2004-11-12 | 2005-05-14 | 2005-11-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2008-11-12 | 2009-05-14 | 2009-11-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2012-11-12 | 2013-05-14 | 2013-11-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |