International Business Machines Corporation

Antoine Pantani

Bruno Centola

Casimir Lasmayoux

Connector for linking an integrated system digital network adaptor to a

A machine-pluggable electronic package for sliding engagement into a machine having a first electrical connector and first and second locking means. The package comprises a first electrical connector, a second electrical connector positioned on the package so that the second electrical connector can be connected to a connector outside of the machine and a lever. The lever has first and second locking means and is pivotably mounted on the package so that when the lever is moved in a first direction the first locking means of the lever engages the first locking means of the machine and locks the package in the machine and engages the first electrical connector of the package with the first electrical connector of the machine. When the lever is moved in a second direction the second locking means of the lever engages the second locking means of the machine and disengages the first electrical connector of the package from the first electrical connector of the machine and unlocks the package from the machine.

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Vence, France

Antoine Pantani