Inventors:
Louis E. Spears - Rancho Cucamonga CA, US
Robert G. Thunell - Alta Loma CA, US
Assignee:
Northstar Systems, Inc. - Rancho Cucamonga CA
International Classification:
H01R 13/66
Abstract:
A computer input/output connector assembly which uses connector port holders that can easily be snapped into a metal retaining bracket. In one preferred embodiment, the bracket of the present invention is mounted on the front of a personal computer tower. Connected to the bracket is a first connector port holder with two USB connector ports, a second connector port holder with an IEEE 1394 high speed communication port, a third connector port holder with three audio ports (e. g. , audio in, audio out and microphone) and a fourth connector port holder with two video ports (e. g. , RCA composite video and S-video). The connector port holder is preferably made of a durable, heat resistant plastic. This connector port holder includes movable cantilever strips with lock tabs which can firmly snap into holes in the bracket for mounting.