Inventors:
Kevin K. Cooke - Princeton NJ
Ronald V. Davidge - Coral Springs FL
John R. DeWitt - Boca Raton FL
Paul J. Galinis - Boynton Beach FL
Jay H. Neer - Boca Raton FL
Thomas H. Newsom - Boca Raton FL
Assignee:
International Business Machines Corp. - Armonk NY
International Classification:
H01R 1362
H01R 13639
Abstract:
A cable connector, terminator, or shield is fastened in place over a port connector in a unit having a lockable cover, by fastening means which can only be accessed when the cover is unlocked and opened or removed. In a first version, the cable connector, terminator, or shield includes a pair of tabs extending into the unit through a slot at each end of the port connector, with each tab having a notch which forms a latching surface. A rotatable bracket, engaging these latching surfaces, prevents the removal of the connector, terminator, or shield. With the cover opened or removed, this bracket can be rotated into a position in which the latching surfaces are released. In a second version, a locking bracket is provided to extend around an outer portion of the cable connector, terminator, or shield. This locking bracket includes a shaft extending through a hole into the unit, to be fastened in place by a nut engaging a threaded portion of the shaft. The nut can be accessed to release the shaft from within the unit only when the lockable cover is opened or removed.