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Modular electrical connector system

  • US 4,484,792 A
  • Filed: 12/30/1981
  • Issued: 11/27/1984
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/30/1981
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A modular connector system, comprising plural terminator means for terminating respective signal conductors at respective contacts;

  • plural connector blocks, each having plural cell means for receiving and holding respective terminator means with said contacts thereof aligned for connection with further contacts inserted to engage the same;

    frame means for holding said connector blocks securely in relative position to each other; and

    a dovetail connecting means for connecting said connector blocks with said frame means;

    said dovetail connecting means including one portion of a dovetail prism-shape member on one connector block and another portion of a dovetail prism-shape member on another connector block, said frame means having a dovetail slot, and said dovetail prism-shape members being cooperative with each other and with said slot thereby to connect the same securely in said frame means.

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