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Electrical component package for interconnection between plug and socket connectors

US4239319A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 1978
Grant dateDec 16, 1980
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Expiry dateNov 13, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R31/00
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A diode package is interconnected between matable plug and socket connectors of wiring harnesses. The diode package comprises a connector body housing a subassembly comprising a pair of hermaphroditic terminals connected to the leads of a diode. The connector body has socket and plug portions at opposite ends which are shaped to mate in an inverted relationship. The hermaphroditic terminals are of opposite hand and each have box-like female and male blade contacts at opposite ends which are shaped to mate in an inverted relationship.

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