Multiconnector
US4840574A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 25, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jun 20, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 25, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/66
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A multiconnector is composed of a stationary socket unit (FIG. 1a) and of a free plug unit (FIG. 1b). The multiconnector is able to supply both hydraulic and electric services, the hydraulic connectors being located in a sealed chamber (7). The force necessary to couple or uncouple the two units is applied via an engagement lever (10). Only one manipulator arm is necessary, first to bring the two units into alignment and then to operate the engagement lever, the two units being temporarily held by a claw (16) before the engagement lever is operated.
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