Hermaphroditic interconnect system
US5098311A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 12, 1989 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R12/714
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical interconnect system employs electrical connectors in which both the housing (or support) and the contact(s) thereof are hermaphroditic, i.e., without gender limitations. Therefore, two such connectors may interconnect with each other. Contacts are arranged in a header or other housing or support in which at least two contacts, for example, adjacent contacts, respectively face in opposite directions. Bifurcated and trifurcated contacts have contacting portions respective ones of which face in opposite directions and are supported on parallel cantilever arms.
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