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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 05, 2005
Filed:
Oct. 31, 2002
Amanda Elisa Mikhail, Rochester, MN (US);
Ray Clement Laning, Rochester, MN (US);
Christopher Michael Marroquin, Rochester, MN (US);
Scott Alan Shurson, Mantorville, MN (US);
Brian Joseph Stanczyk, Rochester, MN (US);
Amanda Elisa Mikhail, Rochester, MN (US);
Ray Clement Laning, Rochester, MN (US);
Christopher Michael Marroquin, Rochester, MN (US);
Scott Alan Shurson, Mantorville, MN (US);
Brian Joseph Stanczyk, Rochester, MN (US);
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
A connector coupling mechanism comprises a housing coupled to a first connector; and, a force applying device connected to the housing and being movable between docking and undocking positions; wherein in response to the force applying device moving to the docking position, a mechanical advantage is provided for facilitating a firm coupling of the first and second connector assemblies. In addition, the force applying device provides a mechanical advantage in response to the force applying device moving to undocking position for facilitating easy unplugging. The coupling mechanism provides a latching arrangement for releasable and positive retention of the force applying device in the docked position for preventing against inadvertent unplugging. A connector assembly coupling system is provided as well as a method of coupling connector assemblies.