High arc resistant connector having a flexible wire-trap member
US6293816A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 9, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R4/4848
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A wire-trap member that has a member which can apply a force to restrict the movement of a wire conductor therein and/or a number of contact tails positioned along the width of the connector is provided. The applied force generates a torsional force within the contact and the contact is more flexible. The connector of the present invention can utilize the wire-trap member, the contact tails and combinations thereof to secure the wire conductor within the connector and prevent arcing as the size of the connector is reduced.
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