Composite connector carrying power, electro-optical data, and fluid input/output
US12158616B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 10, 2021 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R12/722
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A composite connector includes modular data connectors, electrical power connectors, a fluid exchange connector, an alignment feature, and a housing. The modular data connectors include electrical data connectors and optical data connectors and are configured to carry data. The electrical power connectors are configured to carry electrical power, and the fluid exchange connector is configured to carry cooling fluid. The composite connector includes an alignment feature to align the composite connector with a complementary connector. The housing of the composite connector is configured to contain the modular data connectors, the electrical power connectors, the fluid exchange connector, and the alignment feature in a confined physical space.
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