Patent · US Expired

Pin and socket connector

US4405195A · kind A · utility

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3References
4Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 29, 1981
Grant dateSep 20, 1983
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 29, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R2101/00
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention disclosed herein is a pin and socket connector having a high resistance to tensile or pull-out forces. The pin includes three separate spring beams which are joined together to form an expandable insertion member. The socket includes a receptacle with means therein to expand the insertion member outwardly to achieve good electrical contact. Cooperating locking means on the pin and socket prevent separation of the two.

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