Electrical connector with integral wire release member
US6832938B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 13, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 21, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R4/4821
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical connector assembly includes a housing having a chamber that retains a contact deflectable over a range of motion and a contact deflecting member. The chamber is configured to receive a wire and the contact is deflectable to make and break an electrical connection with the wire. The contact deflecting member is formed integrally with the housing and extends into the chamber. The contact deflecting member is positioned to engage and deflect the contact to make and break the electrical connection with the wire.
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