ROBERT T KISSELL
Vehicle Board in Sarver, PA
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Pennsylvania MV223638
Category
Vehicle Board
Type
Vehicle Salesperson
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Address
Sarver, PA 16055
Professional information
Modular I/O System With Two-Way Connectors Between Units And A Common Lock For Multiple Plug-In Modules
US Patent:
6033268, Mar 7, 2000
Filed:
Apr 30, 1997
Appl. No.:
8/846946
Inventors:
Timothy R. Piper - Monroeville PA
Robert T. Kissell - Sarver PA
Daniel A. Hosko - Pittsburgh PA
Daniel L. Simon - Glenshaw PA
Matthew B. Horne - Allison Park PA
Robert T. Kissell - Sarver PA
Daniel A. Hosko - Pittsburgh PA
Daniel L. Simon - Glenshaw PA
Matthew B. Horne - Allison Park PA
Assignee:
Westinghouse Electric Corporation - Pittsburgh PA
International Classification:
H01R 922
US Classification:
439715
Abstract:
The bases of modular units of an I/O system are connected serially by two-way electrical and mechanical connectors so that units can be inserted into and removed from lines of units connected to a controller without removal or movement of any other unit. By two-way connector is meant that confronting connectors on adjacent units disengage by movement in the same or opposite direction from that in which they engaged. The electrical connectors distribute a communication bus and power to the modular units. In addition, plug-in electronics modules and personality modules, with the latter providing selective interfaces between the electronics modules and banks of terminals for landing field wiring, have a common locking mechanism for locking both in sockets in the bases. The locking mechanism includes at least one locking assembly having a shaft rotatable from a free end of the electronics module for rotating a paddle into and out of engagement with a catch in the base. Overlapping shoulders prevent removal of the personality module without first unlatching and removing the electronics module.