Electrical connector assembly with moveable inner insulator and terminal
US12431651B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 10, 2023 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 28, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R24/40
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical connector assembly includes a central electrical terminal connected to a cable terminal attached to an end of a central conductor of an electrical cable configured to mate with a corresponding mating central electrical terminal. The central electrical terminal comprises a helical coil spring in compressive contact with the cable terminal. The assembly also includes an insulative housing defining a cavity in which the central electrical terminal is affixed and a shield terminal in which the insulative housing, central electrical terminal, and coil spring are disposed. The insulative housing is configured to move longitudinally within the shield terminal. The coil spring exerts a longitudinal force on the central electrical terminal and the insulative housing to maintain mechanical contact between the insulative housing and a corresponding insulative housing in which the corresponding mating central electrical terminal is disposed.
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