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Locking device for spade-type electrical connectors

US3944312A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 4, 1975
Grant dateMar 16, 1976
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Expiry dateApr 4, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/4223
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A locking device for maintaining electrical connection in spade-type connectors. The locking device has two interconnecting parts, each of which positively receives a terminal of the spade-type connector. The locking device includes means which prevent the lateral and translational movement of the spade connector terminals therewithin, so that they are held in ready alignment for connection.

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