Stackable deformable electrical connector system
US10038275B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 8, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 31, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 8, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/20
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A stackable connector system having upper and lower members is provided. The upper member has a first set of upper connections including studs or jacks and a second set of upper connections including studs or jacks that are opposite the first set of upper connections. The lower member includes a first set of lower connections including studs or jacks that are opposite the second set of upper connections. The second set of upper connections and the first set of lower connections have parallel axes that are misaligned in an unplugged state. The misalignment creates deformation of the upper member and/or lower member during insertion of the studs into the jacks when the second set of upper connections and the first set of lower connections are plugged together. The deformation creates a resultant force between the second set of upper connections and the first set of lower connections.
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