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An electrical connector assembly for mounting an electrical component, such as a radio, on a panel. The connector assembly permits blind mating of a radio in a dash. A header on the radio is mated to a plug connector on a wiring harness. The plug connector is mounted on a mounting member on a panel.

An electrical connector assembly for mounting an electrical component, such as a radio, on a panel. The connector assembly permits blind mating of a radio in a dash. A header on the radio is mated to a plug connector on a wiring harness. The plug connector is mounted on a mounting member on a panel. When the component is inserted through an opening, such as an opening in an automobile dash, the plug connector can shift into alignment with a header on the component. Ramps on the header and on the plug connector cam the mating connectors into alignment permitting movement in a plane perpendicular to the mating direction. Alignment and movement in the mating direction is permitted by springs holding the plug connector on the housing. Metal springs exerting a mating force when deflected can be use. Alternatively molded cantilever latches can be deflected. The mated connectors can still move in the axial direction after mating.

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[ We claim:] [1.] An electrical connector for connecting an electrical component to a wiring harness to which the electrical connector is attached, the connector comprising:a connector housing including at least one pair of first and second spaced apart projecting means located adjacent a rear face

[ We claim:] [1.] An electrical connector for connecting an electrical component to a wiring harness to which the electrical connector is attached, the connector comprising:a connector housing including at least one pair of first and second spaced apart projecting means located adjacent a rear face of the connector housing, anda mounting member including at least one spring initially engaging the connector housing between corresponding ones of the first and second projecting means, the spring, when deflected, exerting a force on the connector in a first axial direction at least equal the force required to mate the electrical connector with a mating connector inserted into mating engagement in the first axial direction, the spring being further deflectable after the connectors are mated to permit axial movement of the mated connectors in the first axial direction.