Power interconnect system for electronic assemblies
US5474460A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 23, 1994 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R4/302
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A power interconnect system for electronic assemblies, for providing electrical connections between a power supply and a remote electrical conductor element, such as a power bus bar. An electrically insulating block is connected to a bus bar, and holds captive a power coupling connector element for engaging and connecting the bus bar to a power supply. The power coupling connector element includes a conductive end and an insulative end to prevent the supply from shorting out or shocking a maintenance person in contact with the insulative end even when the system is powered up. The conductive end has a larger diameter than the insulative end and the entire power coupling connector element is held captive within the block of insulating material when mounted to a power bus bar, to prevent the power coupling connector element from becoming loose within an electronic assembly.
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