Quick disconnect electrical connector with circular contacts
US11437748B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 9, 2020 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R39/64
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical connector assembly for mating with a mating connector assembly. The connector assembly includes a housing with a cable receiving portion and a mating portion. The housing has a first surface and an oppositely facing second surface. A mating projection extends from the first surface in a direction away from the second surface. The mating projection has a circular cross-sectional configuration. The mating projection has an angled wall which extends from the first surface to a mating face, the angled wall is angled relative to a plane of the first surface and a plane of the mating face. The mating face has contacts extending therethrough. The contacts have circular engagement sections arranged concentrically about a center of the mating face. A securing recess is provided in the angled wall, the securing recess extends about the outside circumference of the angled wall.
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