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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 09, 2012
Filed:
Apr. 21, 2011
Keith R. Foltz, Duncannon, PA (US);
Francis J. Blasick, Halifax, PA (US);
Keith R. Foltz, Duncannon, PA (US);
Francis J. Blasick, Halifax, PA (US);
Tyco Electronics Corporation, Berwyn, PA (US);
Abstract
A multi-port connector assembly includes a housing that has a front end and a back end. The housing has a plurality of openings therethrough that extend between the front end and the back end. The housing has a shelf that extends from the back end. The shelf has a plurality of channels formed therein. A plurality of contact subassemblies are received in corresponding openings. The contact subassemblies have center conductors and outer shells surrounding the center conductors. The outer shells have rails that extend outward therefrom. The rails are received in corresponding channels to orient the contact subassemblies with respect to the housing.