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Screw fastening type electrical connector

US5217386A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 15, 1992
Grant dateJun 8, 1993
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/6215
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electrical connector assembly of the type including a first connector having a nut therein and a second connector having a bolt adapted to be threaded to the first connector to secure the first and second connectors together. One connector 8 is provided in the form of an outer housing having accommodation chambers 3 and 4 and an engaging portion 26 to receive a mating connector. The chambers 3 and 4 have first openings 18 through which inner housings 5 and 6 having horizontal support portions 30 are inserted. The accommodation chambers 3 and 4 are provided with flanges 19 at second openings 17 which stop or limit insertion of the inner housings. A spacer 7 is insertable in the outer housing to support the inner housings by engagement against the horizontal support of the inner housings.

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