Device and method for protecting spring-biased conductor elements
US10122131B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 13, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 13, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2201/02
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A connector including first and second connector portions each comprising electrically-connecting inner and outer conductors and an inhibitor interposing the inner and outer conductors configured to inhibit the inadvertent insertion of a non-mating connector between the inner and outer conductors. In one embodiment an insert is disposed over a plurality of spring-biased fingers of the outer conductor to prevent deformation of the fingers in an unassembled condition/state by insertion of the non-mating connector. In another embodiment, the insert includes a plurality of radial members disposed between a central hub and an outer ring to prevent insertion of the non-mating connector.
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