ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR HIGH POWER COMPUTING SYSTEM

Abstract: a connector that enables electronic assemblies to be efficiently configured for any of multiple power requirements. the connector may have a mating interface, which may mate with a power supply, a mounting interface for attaching the connector to a pcb and a power tap off interface. the power tap off interface may enable distribution of a portion of the power received through the mating interface to remote locations on the pcb. the connector may be assembled with conductive element subassemblies, enabling efficient configuration of the connector with conductive elements with and without mating contact portion for power tap off. each subassembly may include a member to which other members with mating contact portions and/or tails for a mounting interface are attached. a projection providing mechanical support for the power tap off interface may be angled relative to the mating interface such that the connector provides lower resistance to airflow, which may lower the cost and/or enable enhanced performance of an assembly using such a connector.

Inventor(s): Christopher S. Gieski, Clarence Randall Fry, Steven E. Pressel

CPC Classification: H01R12/585 (terminals for insertion into holes)

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