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Connector apparatus

US5252089A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 9, 1991
Grant dateOct 12, 1993
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Expiry dateSep 9, 2011

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/625
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A connector apparatus which assures sufficient fitting of a pair of connectors with each other. The connector apparatus includes a pair of connectors, and a fixing frame having a through-hole defined by a pair of side walls thereof along which the connectors are movable in a fitting direction and in a direction perpendicular to the fitting direction. A guide mechanism including pins on each of the connectors and pin receiving guideways in the fixing frame guides the connectors after the connectors are inserted into the through-hole of the fixing frame from the opposite ends toward each other until they are partially fitted with each other and then causes the connectors to gradually approach and fit together until a thoroughly fitted condition is reached.

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