Stackable modular general purpose rectangular connector
AssigneeTyco Electronics Corporation
InventorsWilliam Bernhart, Brent Yohn, John Fulponi
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Abstract
A stackable modular connector assembly, is provided. The stackable modular connector assembly includes a track having a pair of juxtaposed rails each defining an elongate channel formed therein. Desirably, the channels are oriented toward one another. The stackable modular connector assembly further includes a plurality of connector shells operatively engageable with the track. Desirably, each connector shell extends between the opposed channels of the pair of rails and is slidably stackable within the channels of the track.
Claims19
A stackable modular connector assembly, comprising:
- a track including a pair of rails, each rail including a channel formed along a length thereof, the channels of each rail being in juxtaposed relation to one another;
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- at least one connector shell supportable by the pair of rails, the at least one connector shell defines at least one receptacle for selectively receiving a connector, each connector shell includes a pair of tabs extending from opposed sides thereof, each tab is configured and dimensioned for being received in an unlocked and slidable engagement in the channels of the rails, wherein a first rail is disposed along a first side of the connector shell and a second rail is disposed along a second side of the connector shell.
A stackable modular connector assembly, comprising:
- a track including a pair of juxtaposed rails each defining an elongate channel formed therein, wherein the channels are oriented toward one another;
- and
- a plurality of connector shells operatively engageable with the track, wherein each connector shell extends between opposed channels of the pair of rails and is slidably stackable within the channels of the track.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.