Electrical connector assembly with a switch
US5513999A · kind A · utility
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 2, 1994 |
| Grant date | May 7, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/7035
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A connector assembly is provided for use in conjunction with a switch that includes a switch actuator, such that the switch is automatically actuated in response to the partial mating of the connector assembly. A first connector includes a dielectric housing having terminals mounted therein. The first connector housing has the switch mounted thereon. A second connector includes a dielectric housing having terminals mounted therein adapted for interengagement with the terminals of the first connector. The second connector housing includes an actuating plug for engaging and actuating the switch actuator automatically when the connectors are partially mated.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.