Steven A Vargo

US Patent:

6411526, Jun 25, 2002

Filed:

Mar 15, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/525383

Inventors:

An Ba Nguyen - Richardson TX
Raymond Rene - Richardson TX
Steven John Vargo - Midlothian TX

Assignee:

Tyco Electronics Power Systems, Inc. - Mesquite TX

International Classification:

H02B 101

US Classification:

361829, 361825, 361826, 439954, 439562, 439564, 220 402

Abstract:

The present invention provides for a self-aligned, panel mounted cord set, a method of manufacture therefor and an electronic equipment chassis employing the same. One end of the cord set is mounted in an aperture on a panel of an electronic equipment chassis (typically a back panel). The cord set self-aligns when mounted in the aperture to provide a mating connection with an electronic module housed in the chassis. In one embodiment of the invention the self-aligned panel mounted cord set has an elongated body with first and second opposing ends. Coupled to the first end is a power cord configured to mate with an electrical source, such as an AC wall outlet. Coupled to the second end is an electronic module connector configured to mate with the electronic module. About the elongated body is a flange with an alignment post thereon configured to align the elongated body with respect to the panel when positioned in the aperture.