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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 11, 2012
Filed:
Nov. 04, 2010
Robert Neil Mulfinger, York Haven, PA (US);
Richard Elof Hamner, Hummelstown, PA (US);
Jason M'cheyne Reisinger, Carlisle, PA (US);
Michael T. Sykes, Harrisburg, PA (US);
Robert Neil Mulfinger, York Haven, PA (US);
Richard Elof Hamner, Hummelstown, PA (US);
Jason M'Cheyne Reisinger, Carlisle, PA (US);
Michael T. Sykes, Harrisburg, PA (US);
Tyco Electronics Corporation, Berwyn, PA (US);
Abstract
A connector assembly that includes a base frame that extends along a longitudinal axis between a pair of frame ends. The connector assembly also includes a moveable mating side that is supported by the base frame and extends in a longitudinal direction along the longitudinal axis. The mating side has a mating array of terminals configured to communicate data signals. The connector assembly also includes a power connector that is configured to establish an electrical connection. The power connector is coupled to the mating side. Also, the connector assembly includes a coupling mechanism that is supported by the base frame and is operatively coupled to the mating side. The coupling mechanism is configured to be actuated to move the mating side between retracted and engaged positions in a mating direction with respect to the longitudinal axis.