# US 9,039,433 B2 · Electrical connector assembly with high float bullet adapter > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 9,039,433 B2 - Document ID: US9039433B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 13/737,375 - Filed: 2013-01-09 - Published: 2014-07-10 - Granted: 2015-05-26 - Earliest claimed: 2013-01-09 - Assignees: Amphenol Corporation - Applicants: Amphenol Corporation - Inventors: Owen Robert Barthelmes; Michael Andrew Hoyack - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US9039433B2 ## CPC - H01R 13/629: Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure {electrical locking indicators, manufacturing tolerances (separate tools or apparatus H01R43/26)} - H01R 12/91: allowing relative movement between coupling parts, e.g. floating or self aligning (for coupling devices not specially adapted for printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures, H01R13/6315 takes precedence) - H01R 24/542: {Adapters} - H01R 12/737: {Printed circuits being substantially perpendicular to each other (for printed connections H05K3/366)} - H01R 2103/00: Two poles - H01R: ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS ## Abstract A high float connector assembly that comprises a first connector that has at least a first contact, a second connector that is configured to mate to the first connector, wherein the second connector has at least a second contact, a high float bullet adapter that is disposed between the first and second connectors, wherein the high float bullet adapter includes a housing that has at least one hole, and at least one high float bullet subassembly is received in the hole of the housing. The high float bullet subassembly has an inner contact, an insulator that supports the inner contact, and an outer ground body that holds the inner contact and the insulator. The insulator has an end with a lead-in geometry. The inner contact engages the first and second contacts of the first and second connectors, respectfully, wherein the high float bullet subassembly provides float between the connectors. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A high float bullet adapter, comprising: an inner contact; an insulator supporting said inner contact, said insulator having corners; and an outer ground body holding said inner contact and said insulator, said outer ground body having at least one tip, wherein an end of said insulator extends beyond said inner contact and said outer ground body, said end of said insulator having a lead-in geometry, and said at least one tip of said outer ground body is located between said corners of said insulator. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) A high float bullet adapter according to claim 1, wherein said end of said insulator includes a square geometry. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) A high float bullet adapter according to claim 1, wherein said end of said insulator includes a pyramid shape. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) A high float bullet adapter according to claim 1, wherein said lead-in geometry of said end of said insulator includes a rim with an inner sloping portion. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) A high float bullet adapter according to claim 1, wherein said outer ground body includes a plurality of sidewalls, at least one of said sidewalls has a tip that is curved inwardly toward said end of said insulator. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) A high float bullet adapter according to claim 1, wherein said outer ground body includes a plurality of tail portions. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) A high float bullet adapter according to claim 6, wherein at least one of said tail portions is curved outwardly. ### Claim 8 (depends on 6) A high float bullet adapter according to claim 6, wherein at least one of said tail portions is configured to couple directly to a printed circuit board. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) A high float bullet adapter according to claim 1, further comprising an outer housing supporting at least a base of said outer ground body. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) A high float bullet adapter according to claim 9, wherein said outer ground body is conductive; and said outer housing is non-conductive. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) A high float bullet adapter according to claim 1, further comprising a mating component including a receiving area configured to receive said outer ground body, said receiving area having an inner contact. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) A high float bullet adapter according to claim 11, wherein said receiving area having an inner sloping portion. ### Claim 13 (depends on 11) A high float bullet adapter according to claim 11, wherein said mating component includes a pin for coupling directly to a printed circuit board. ### Claim 14 A high float connector assembly, comprising: a first connector having at least a first contact; a second connector configured to mate to said first connector, said second connector having at least a second contact; a high float bullet adapter disposed between said first and second connectors, said high float bullet adapter including a housing having at least one hole; and at least one high float bullet subassembly received in said hole of said housing of said high float bullet adapter, said at least one high float bullet subassembly having an inner contact, an insulator supporting said inner contact, and an outer ground body holding said inner contact and said insulator, said insulator having an end with a lead-in geometry, said inner contact engaging said first and second contacts of said first and second connectors, respectfully, wherein said at least one high float bullet subassembly provides float between said first and second connectors. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) A high float connector assembly according to claim 14, wherein said first connector is one of a right angle plug or a straight plug; and said second connector is one of a right angle receptacle or a straight receptacle. ### Claim 16 (depends on 14) A high float connector assembly according to claim 14, wherein said first connector includes a plurality of first contacts; said second connector includes a plurality of second contacts; said housing of said high float bullet adapter includes a plurality of holes; and a plurality of high float bullet subassemblies received in said plurality of holes, respectfully, each of said high float bullet subassemblies having an inner contact, an insulator supporting said inner contact, and an outer ground body holding said inner contact and said insulator, said insulator having an end with a lead-in geometry, each of said inner contacts engaging respective said first and second contacts of said first and second connectors, respectfully. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) A high float connector assembly according to claim 16, wherein said plurality of holes are arranged in one or more columns and rows and said one or more columns and rows are staggered. ### Claim 18 (depends on 14) A high float connector assembly according to claim 14, wherein each of said first and second connectors are adapted to engage a printed circuit board. ### Claim 19 (depends on 14) A high float connector assembly according to claim 14, wherein said end of said insulator includes a square or pyramid geometry. ### Claim 20 (depends on 14) A high float connector assembly according to claim 14, wherein said lead-in geometry of said end of said insulator includes a rim with an inner sloping portion. ### Claim 21 (depends on 14) A high float connector assembly according to claim 14, wherein said outer ground body includes a plurality of sidewalls, at least one of said sidewalls has a tip that is curved inwardly toward said end of said insulator; and said outer ground body includes a plurality of tail portions, and at least one of said tail portions is curved outwardly. ### Claim 22 (depends on 14) A high float connector assembly according to claim 14, wherein said housing includes one or more guide pins holes for receiving one or more guide pins for physically securing the housing to said first and second connectors. ### Claim 23 (depends on 14) A high float connector assembly according to claim 14, wherein said housing includes one or more nub loops that extend beyond the face of said housing for physically securing said housing to said first and second connectors in a snapping engagement. ### Claim 24 (depends on 14) A high float connector assembly according to claim 14, wherein said housing is formed of a non-conductive material. ### Claim 25 A high float bullet adapter, comprising: an inner contact; an insulator supporting said inner contact; and an outer ground body holding said inner contact and said insulator, wherein an end of said insulator extends beyond said inner contact and said outer ground body, said end of said insulator having a lead-in geometry, said end of said insulator includes a square geometry or a pyramid shape.