Device for short-circuiting for use with connector
US5816851A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 4, 1996 |
| Grant date | Oct 6, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 4, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R31/085
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A shorting block (10) includes a main body (12) defining a plurality of passageways (14) therein. A conductive strip (22) including a plurality of downward extending tangs (24) adapted to be received within the corresponding passageways (14), respectively, is attached to the main body (12) from the top. A cover (28) including a pair of locking tabs (30) positioned at two opposite ends, is fastened to the main housing (12) and has the conductive strip (22) sandwiched therebetween. An offset area (36) is formed on the top surface (26) of the main body (12) for snugly receiving the conductive strip (22) therein. Each of some passageways (14) further includes a guidable alignment post (15) for aligning and pre-loading the inserted tang (24) therewith.
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