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Connector terminal block with electronic module

US5588881A · kind A · utility

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2References

10Claims

0Family size

Assignee

Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG and PH · DE

Inventors

Gerhard Eggert · Detmold, DE
Walter Hanning · Detmold, DE
Uwe Fiene · Steinheim, DE
Michael Schnatwinkel · Herford, DE
Rudolf Steinmeier · Detmold, DE
Manfred Wilmes · Detmold, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 18, 1995
Grant date	Dec 31, 1996
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Oct 18, 2015

Classification

Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
CPC primaryY10S439/922
WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A terminal block and removable electronic module assembly is provided having a movable disconnect member that is displaceable relative to the module between engaged and disengaged positions in which an electronic component carried by the module is electrically connected and disconnected, respectively, relative to terminals carried by the terminal block member. When the disconnect member is in the disconnect position, the electronic module may be tested by a test plug external of the module housing.

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