Electrical connector system
US6379162B1 · kind B1 · utility
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21Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 30, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 27, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2201/26
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A suspension damper system is provided. The damper system includes a damper with a damper rod, a portion of which extends from the proximal end of the damper. The damper rod includes a bore and an electrode disposed within the bore. A fastener for securing the damper rod to a vehicle is also provided. The fastener is disposed over the damper rod and includes a circumferential groove. An electrical connector which includes an electrically conducting terminal is connected to the electrode. The connector includes a lock which mates with the groove in the fastener and includes a ground terminal which is connected to the damper rod.
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