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Connector element with means for reducing effects of radial void in electrical connection

US4175815A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 31, 1978
Grant dateNov 27, 1979
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Expiry dateMay 31, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/53
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A radial void present at the juncture of interengaged electrical connector elements in an electrical connection is reduced in size and relocated to a position of lesser electrical stress by a flexible annular lip integral with one of the connector elements and urged, in response to completion of the connection, into the void.

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