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Torsion spring shorting connector

US4894019A · kind A · utility

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7Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJun 20, 1989
Grant dateJan 16, 1990
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Expiry dateJun 20, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/7032
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A shorting connector for engaging a switch. A connector housing encloses two spaced apart contacts that form part of a circuit controlled by a switch. In the event that the switch is separated from the connector a torsion spring shorted element moves within the connector housing and bridges the spaced apart contacts to maintain a closed circuit.

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