Device for short-circuiting for use with connector
US5609493A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 16, 1995 |
| Grant date | Mar 11, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R31/085
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A shorting block (10) for use with a header connector (51), includes an insulative housing (12) having a plurality of cavities (14) therein for receipt of the corresponding pin contacts (64) of the header connector (51). A conductive bar (40) attached to the housing (12), has a plurality of arms (44) extending therefrom and adapted to respectively projecting into the corresponding cavities (14) in the housing (12) for respective mechanical and electrical engagement with the pin contacts (64), of the connector (51), received within the cavities (14) of the housing (12) so that pin contacts (64) of the connector (51) engaging the arms (44) of the conductive bar (40) are designedly electrically connected in a form of closed circuit for compliance with the whole operative circuitry. An optional cover (30) is detachably assembled onto the housing (12) for shielding the conductive bar (40) therein.
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