Data storage or recording device and process for hermetically connecting a data recording and storage cartridge and receptacle

A data storage or recording device for a severe environment comprising a cartridge (40) and a suspended receptacle (30), wherein the cartridge and receptacle are electrically connected by the cooperation of a plug (10) mounted elastically on the receptacle (30) and a stud (12, 16, or 18) hermetically mounted on the cartridge (40) said plug (10) and said stud (12, 16, or 18) connected by contact and not by insertion, wherein the connection between cartridge (40) and receptacle (30) is made by a plurality of pairs of plugs (10) and studs (12, 16, or 18);

• said plugs (10) extending through the wall of the of the receptacle (30) and presenting a protuberant portion having a rounded shape;
• said plugs being mounted on a shock absorption and return means (11);
• said studs (12, 16, or 18) protruding through the walls of the cartridge (40) and presenting a slightly protuberant part;
• said cartridge (40) and said receptacle (30) further comprising engagement means capable of positioning said plugs (10) and said studs (12, 16, 18) opposite each other so as to make an effective electrical contact and to ensure the mechanical hold of the cartridge (40) in the receptacle (30);
• said plugs (10) and said studs (12, 16, or 18) generically adapted to cooperate and create an effective electrical contact when the receptacle (30) and cartridge (40) are engaged with one another;
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• wherein opening a hood (70) disengages a shock absorber (300) by engaging a means for temporarily and automatically locking the movement of the receptacle (30).