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US6565390B2
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Polarizing system receiving compatible polarizing system for blind mate connector assembly
Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd
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Filing: 2001-10-22
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Granted: 2003-05-20
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Expires: 2021-10-22
Abstract
Abstract A polarizing system for electrical connector assembly includes first and second connectors mateable with each other. The polarizing system comprises a pair of polarizing posts projecting on both ends of the first housing. The polarizing posts are arranged generally along a longitudinal axis of the first housing and with one of the posts being different from the other post. An elongate polarizing receptacle extends longitudinally along the second connector with a first end dimensioned to receive the first post and a second end dimensioned to receive the second post.
Inventors
- 👤 Jerry Wu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:00
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R12/00; H01R12/70; H01R12/7005; H01R12/71; H01R12/72; H01R12/721
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
A polarizing system for an electrical connector assembly which includes first and second connectors, said first and second connectors each having a housing mateable with each other only when said polarizing system functions correctly said polarizing system comprises: a pair of polarizing posts projecting on either ends of said first housing, said polarizing posts being arranged generally along a longitudinal axis of the first housing and with one of said posts being different from the other post in shape; and an elongate polarizing receptacle extending longitudinally along said second connector with a first end dimensioned to receive said first post and a second end dimensioned to receive the second post; wherein said polarizing posts are not substantially surrounded by said first and second ends of said elongate polarizing receptacle; wherein said second post is configured by first and second pieces; wherein said first piece is a rib extending from a protrusion of said first housing, and said second piece is an individual pin member adjacent to said rib.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
A polarizing system for an electrical connector assembly which includes first and second connectors, said first and second connectors each having a housing mateable with each other only when said polarizing system functions correctly said polarizing system comprises: a pair of polarizing posts projecting on either ends of said first housing, said polarizing posts being arranged generally along a longitudinal axis of the first housing and with one of said posts being different from the other post in shape; and an elongate polarizing receptacle extending longitudinally along said second connector with a first end dimensioned to receive said first post and a second end dimensioned to receive the second post; wherein said polarizing posts are not substantially surrounded by said first and second ends of said elongate polarizing receptacle; wherein said second post is configured by first and second pieces; wherein said first piece is a rib extending from a protrusion of said first housing, and said second piece is an individual pin member adjacent to said rib.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The polarizing system as recited in claim 1 , wherein said rib has an offset portion extending away from said individual pin member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
116 words
An electrical connector assembly comprising: first and second connectors mateable with each other; first and second receptacles formed around two opposite ends of said first connector, said first receptacle being larger than and unlike said second receptacle in configuration; first and second guidable post devices formed around two opposite ends of said second connector; said first guidable post device being unlike the second guidable post device in configuration; wherein said first guidable post device fits the first receptacle and it does not fit the second receptacle; said second guidable post device fits the second receptacle and does not fit the first receptacle; wherein said first guidable post device includes two separate pieces with a space therebetween.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
116 words
An electrical connector assembly comprising: first and second connectors mateable with each other; first and second receptacles formed around two opposite ends of said first connector, said first receptacle being larger than and unlike said second receptacle in configuration; first and second guidable post devices formed around two opposite ends of said second connector; said first guidable post device being unlike the second guidable post device in configuration; wherein said first guidable post device fits the first receptacle and it does not fit the second receptacle; said second guidable post device fits the second receptacle and does not fit the first receptacle; wherein said first guidable post device includes two separate pieces with a space therebetween.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
The assembly as recited in claim 3 , wherein said second guidable post device is symmetrical with regard to a lengthwise central line of said second connector while said first guidable post device is not.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The assembly as recited in claim 3 , wherein each of the first receptacle and the second receptacle is symmetrical with regard to a lengthwise central line of the first connector.
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