For Constrained Pivotal Or Plural Movement Coupling Patents (Class 439/376)
  • Cluster assembly with aligning boss
    Patent number: 4753607
    Abstract: A cluster assembly wherein a block has three longitudinal passageways. Connector clips are inserted into those passageways. The block has transverse holes in a front wall providing a communication to the clips so that pins from a header can pass through the holes and be connected to the clips. One of those holes has a boss surrounding it to improve the assembly of the cluster assembly to the three-pin header.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 1987
    Date of Patent: June 28, 1988
    Assignee: Standex International Corporation
    Inventor: Henry H. Heimbrock
  • Mechanical interconnect system for electronic units enclosed in stackable housings
    Patent number: 4718858
    Abstract: An inter-unit coupling mechanism is provided for coupling electronic units housed in separate enclosures both mechanically and electrically. A movable connector is electrically coupled to one of the units and engagable with a second connector coupled to the other unit. The movable connector is driven along a controlled path provided by a cam surface into straight engagement with the second connector. A lever arm provides a leverage advantage for forcing the two connectors together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 1986
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1988
    Assignee: Western Digital Corporation
    Inventors: Richard J. Godfrey, Ray N. Dushane