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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 12, 2000
Filed:
Apr. 28, 1998
Gary A Hitz, New Cumberland, PA (US);
Berg Technology, Inc., Reno, NV (US);
Abstract
An electrical connector link adapted to movably couple with at least one other link to form a chain that is adapted to releasably receive and transport an electrical connector from a first station to a second station is provided. The link comprises a base portion having a relative first end and a second end. The base portion is adapted to moveably couple with a second link. A first wall is integrally connected with, and extends upwardly from, the base portion proximate the first end. The first wall has an outside surface, inside surface, and top surface. The first wall is adapted to communicate with a first electrical connector and retain the connector between the first wall and a second link. A latching arm is integrally connected with, and protrudes from, the outside surface of the first wall. The latching arm is adapted to movably engage a third link. A second wall is integrally connected with, and extends upwardly from, the base portion proximate the second end. The second wall is adapted to communicate with a second electrical connector and retain the second connector between the second wall and a third link.