Self-aligning, quick-release connector
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Feb 25, 2003
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Jul 25, 2002
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Jan 19, 2001
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Jan 19, 2001
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A self-aligning, quick-release connector for testing a circuit board connector or for otherwise making a permanent or semi-permanent connection to the circuit board connector. A probe block having at least one contact therein, and a guide sleeve. The guide sleeve has a chamber formed therein for receiving the probe block. The probe block is movable between a retracted position and an extended position within the interior chamber formed in the guide sleeve. In operation, the contact is recessed within the guide sleeve when the probe block is in the retracted position. When the probe block is moved into the extended position, the contact makes a connection with the circuit board connector, which may be electrically connected to a signaling device. Preferably, the invention also includes an alignment sleeve for fitting about and aligning with the circuit board connector.
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