Magnetic cable adapters and connectors and methods of installing cables implementing same
US11616322B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 28, 2021 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2201/04
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A magnetic adapter for a cable connector includes a main body having an opening, a compression surface exposed within the opening and configured to compress a biasing retention clip of the cable connector, at least one locking surface configured to secure the biasing retention clip in a second non-locking position; and at least one magnet adjacent the opening. When the biasing retention clip is positioned within the opening, the compression surface causes the biasing retention clip to move from a first locking position where the retention clip is in a fully biased position to the second non-locking position where the retention clip is compressed.
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