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Floating connector

US10074935B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 17, 2017
Grant dateSep 11, 2018
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Expiry dateApr 17, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R2107/00
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

{Problem} To provide a connector which includes two or more predetermined standard connectors and is capable of securely absorbing deviation in a position and a posture of the two or more predetermined standard connectors during mounting thereof.{Solution to Problem} A connector including a plurality of predetermined standard connectors 2a, 2b which connects with a partner connector; and covers 4, 5 having a first opening portion covering the plurality of predetermined standard connectors and allowing an engagement portion to be exposed, the engagement portion to be engaged with the partner connector of the predetermined standard connector, in which between an outer wall portion 33a of the predetermined standard connector and a wall portion forming the first opening portion, a predetermined space is formed such that the predetermined standard connector can move relative to the cover on a cross plane crossing an engagement direction of engagement with the partner connector, and a first control portion which controls, with respect to the first opening portion, at least either one of a position and a posture of at least one of the predetermined standard connectors.

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