Electrical connector adapter
US5651690A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 30, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jul 29, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 30, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R24/64
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An adapter for coupling electrical connectors has a housing having first and second connections on first and second opposite ends of the housing. A set of electrical contacts extends in each connection. A first connector can be coupled to the first connection and can electrically engage its electrical contacts. A circuit is mounted in the housing for electrically connecting the contacts. A latch is attached to the first connection for releasably securing the first connector to the first connection. A release is coupled to the latch and is accessible for operation at the second end of the housing for unlatching the first connection from the first connector.
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