FLOAT PLATE FOR BLIND MATABLE ELECTRICAL CABLE CONNECTORS
A float plate for a connector interface includes: at least one substantially planar body panel; at least one opening in the body panel, the opening having a perimeter; and a plurality of fingers extending from the perimeter of the opening within a plane defined by the body panel, each finger extending from the perimeter at an oblique angle to a diameter of the opening originating at a fixed end of the finger.
1 . A float plate for a connector interface, comprising:
at least one substantially planar body panel formed of a first material;
at least one opening in the body panel; and
a generally annular grommet mounted in the opening, the grommet being formed of a second material that is different from the first material and including an internal ridge configured to grasp a connector and enable the connector to adjust its position radially, angularly and axially.
2 . The float plate defined in claim 1 , wherein the grommet includes external ridges on opposite axial ends thereof, the external ridges abutting opposing surface of the body panel.
3 . The float plate defined in claim 1 , wherein the first material is a metallic material and the second material is a polymeric material.
4 . The float plate defined in claim 1 , further comprising a first connector mounting in the grommet opening.