Bi-directional header for multi-direction connector mating
US12230922B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 23, 2023 |
| Grant date | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 23, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R33/7671
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical header for use in an electrical connector assembly includes a body adapted to mount to an object and having an opening formed therethrough for receiving an electrical terminal. The body further defines a plug on a first side thereof and adapted to engage with a mating electrical connector of the assembly. The plug includes a pair of first opposing sidewalls extending from the body and defining a locking feature adapted to engage with a corresponding locking feature of the mating connector, and a pair of second opposing sidewalls extending from the body and defining a keying feature. The first and second pairs of opposing sidewalls are adapted to mate with a first mating connector oriented in a first direction, and mate with a second mating connector oriented in a second direction distinct from the first direction.
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