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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 27, 2004
Filed:
Jun. 14, 2002
Applicant:
Inventors:
Mark A. Kappel, Brookfield, WI (US);
Joseph J. Lacey, Cambridge, WI (US);
James A. Beacham, West Allis, WI (US);
Lee F. Wichlacz, Menomonee Falls, WI (US);
Gregory S. Zeman, Waukesha, WI (US);
Assignee:
GE Medical Systems Global Technology Company LLC, Waukesha, WI (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H01R 1/200 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
H01R 1/200 ;
Abstract
A connector assembly for a circuit board includes a back shell that has guide channels therein. A housing having guide arms extending therefrom is also provided. The guide arms are sized to be received within the guide channel. Upon the alignment of the guide channels and the guide arms, the housing and the back shell will be aligned to prevent damage to the electrical contacts therein.