Electrical connector mateable in a plurality of orientations
US6607401B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/6586
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An interconnection system, comprising: a first connector having an arrangement of contacts therein; and a second connector, mateable with said first connector, and having an arrangement of contacts therein. The second connector can mate with the first connector in a plurality of orientations. An electrical connector, comprising: an insulative housing; and a plurality of contacts in said insulative housing. The connector has four quadrants, with each quadrant housing some of the contacts in an orientation. Each quadrant has an orientation that is different than the other quadrants.
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