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Compact PCI connector guide

  • US 6,435,897 B1
  • Filed: 04/10/2000
  • Issued: 08/20/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/10/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. In combination:

  • a first printed circuit board;

    a first electrical connector affixed to said first printed circuit board; and

    a connector guide for aligning a second electrical connector for movement into mating engagement with said first electrical connector on said first printed circuit board to establish an electrical connection therebetween, said connector guide having a body that is sized to surround said first electrical connector, at least one locking post depending from said body by which said connector guide is detachably connected to said first printed circuit board and removable from said printed circuit board independently of said first electrical connector, and a plurality of flared lips projecting outwardly from and above said body for engaging the second electrical connector and automatically guiding the second electrical connector into mating engagement with said first electrical connector.

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