Cable connector
A cable connector assembly includes a first connector configured to mate with a second connector. The first connector has a first housing that supports a wafer with a first mating portion defined by the first housing and the wafer. The first connector includes a cable connected to the wafer that is disposed in a first housing. The first connector also includes a second housing with a latch and the second housing is movably mounted to the first housing. A biasing element disposed between the first housing and the second housing acts to urge the first housing and the second housing apart.
1. A connector comprising:
a main housing having a protrusion and a cover defining a cavity;
a plurality of wafers positioned in the cavity;
a cable assembly including a plurality of differential pair cables, the differential pair cables connected to terminals respectively supported by the plurality of wafers;
a second housing having a wall that defines a space that receives the protrusion, the second housing attached to the main housing in a slidable manner;
a latching member mounted on the second housing, the latching member including a pull movably mounted to the second housing by a bracket, the bracket having a locking portion; and
a biasing member disposed between the main housing and the second housing, the biasing member urging the second housings apart.
2. The connector of claim 1 , wherein the biasing member is a coil spring.
3. The connector of claim 1 , wherein the bracket is made from metal.
4. The connector of claim 1 , wherein the second housing includes two walls that define the space.
5. The connector of claim 1 , wherein the second housing is mounted to the main housing by collar screws.
6. The connector of claim 1 , wherein an actuating portion is formed on the pull, the actuation portion configured to deflect the locking portion.
7. The connector of claim 1 , wherein the locking portion is a hook.
8. The connector of claim 1 , wherein the cable is securely retained by the main housing.
9. A connector comprising:
a first connector including a housing and a plurality of wafers at least partially positioned within the housing, the housing and the wafers defining a first mating portion, the housing disposed in a mounting box, the mounting box having an opening and an aperture formed in the mounting box; and
a second connector, the second connector configured to be inserted into the opening, the second connector including:
a main housing defining a cavity and a plurality of wafers positioned in the cavity, the wafers having terminals secured within the wafer, the main housing and the wafers defining a second mating portion;
a cable assembly including conductors connected to the terminals held within the wafer,
a second housing having a cover, the second housing fitted to the main housing in a slidable manner, the second housing further including a biasing member disposed between the main housing and the second housing,
a latching member mounted on the second housing, the latching member includes a pull movably mounted to the second housing by a bracket, the bracket having a locking portion; and
wherein the locking portion engages the aperture and the biasing member urges the mating portions of the connectors into engagement.
10. The connector of claim 9 , wherein the biasing member is a coil spring.
11. The connector of claim 9 , wherein the bracket is made from spring steel.
12. The connector of claim 9 , wherein the locking portion is a hook.
13. The connector of claim 9 , wherein the second housing of the second connector is secured to the first main housing of the second connector by collar screws.
14. The connector of claim 13 , wherein the second housing is aligned to the main housing by a dowel.