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Method of mounting a connector assembly

  • US 7,938,670 B2
  • Filed: 12/15/2009
  • Issued: 05/10/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/07/2003
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of mounting a connector assembly to an equipment case, the connector assembly connecting together a first conduit and a second conduit, the method including:

  • inserting a receptacle insulator into a receptacle case to form a receptacle assembly of a female receptacle connector of the connector assembly;

    retaining the receptacle insulator within the receptacle case using a retainer that axially positions the receptacle insulator in the receptacle case using a snap fit connection;

    passing a plurality of leads of the first conduit into corresponding bores in the receptacle insulator;

    inserting an end portion of the receptacle assembly into an opening in the equipment case; and

    securing the receptacle assembly to the equipment case.

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