摘要:
This disclosure depicts a combination handle and cover apparatus for use with a plug-in device having an electrical terminal strip on a front end. The device is contained within a mainframe assembly. The apparatus comprises first and second means. The first means is for covering the electrical terminal strip and for inserting the device into and removing the device from a mainframe assembly. A second means is attached to the first means and is also hingably attached to the front end of the device such that in an open position the first means functions as a handle and in a closed position the first means functions as a cover.
摘要:
An apparatus (10) for positively preventing misengagement of multipoint connector elements includes a mounting rack (26) having a pivot slot (18) and a stepped guide surface (32), along with an associated receptacle element (34) of a multipoint connector. The apparatus (10) also includes a housing (44) having a pivot pin (20) and a stepped guide surface (50), along with an associated plug element (54) of multipoint connector. Only when the pivot pin (20) is fully seated in the pivot slot (18) will the receptacle (34) and plug (54) elements be able to engage. Otherwise, the stepped guide surfaces (32, 50) act to positively prevent such engagement. Also, the stepped guide surfaces (32, 50) are concentrically mated to provide angular engagement and disengagement paths that result in a plurality of plug pin contacts (68) and receptacle socket contacts (70) engaging and disengaging in a sequential order, respectively.