Anti-overstress electrical connector
US6854999B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 17, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R12/515
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A connector assembly for connecting an electrical contact to an electrical wire. The connector assembly comprises a housing and anti-overstress members. The housing has a contact chamber that retains an electrical contact. The electrical contact has an elasticity over a range of motion. The anti-overstress member is provided in the contact chamber. The anti-overstress member is positioned within the range of motion to limit deflection of the electrical contact. The connector assembly may also comprise interweaving walls positioned on either side of the electrical contact within the contact chamber. The interweaving walls shield the electrical contact from arcing. The interweaving walls have edges with non-linear contours proximate an open bottom of the housing.
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