Backshell with forced electrical connector orientation
US6364693B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 4, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 2, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/506
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A backshell for an electrical connector gives the electrical connector handedness to force a particular orientation of the connector with respect to a device in order to limit the choice of devices to which the electrical connector can be attached. The backshell fits around the connector and a portion of a cable connected to the connector. The cable is forced into a right angle turn in the interior of the backshell to give the device handedness.
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