AttachingConnector
AttachingConnector is a generic term used in hardware design to describe an interface that mechanically mates and electrically connects a detachable module to a host system. An attaching connector provides both mechanical engagement to secure the module and electrical contacts to carry power, signals, or data. The term is commonly used in descriptions of modular devices, test equipment, and robotics where interchangeable components are desirable.
Design features typically include alignment aids such as keys or dowel holes, latching mechanisms like snaps,
Variants and standards vary by application domain. There is no single global standard for attaching connectors,
Applications for attaching connectors include modular instrument bays, tool changers in manufacturing robotics, interchangeable sensor or
See also: Connectors, Docking interface, Tool changer, Modular design.