Electric connector with a contact element of shape-memory material
US4720270A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 13, 1986 |
| Grant date | Jan 19, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 13, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S439/932
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The invention relates to an electric connector with a contact element of shape-memory material. The connector has at least one conducting male part and/or a female part intended to be inserted the one into the other for ensuring or breaking electric conduction. One at least of the male or female parts is of a shape-memory conductive material, at least at its active contact end. The male or female part is formed in a manner to enable its tight adaption to the complementary female or male part in a first shape-memory state and to enable ensurance of disengagement of the complementary female or male part in a second shape-memory state. Application to electric connectors used in electromechanics aeronautical or space electronic installations, information or telematic material.
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