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Separable interface electrical connector having opposing contacts

US7044746B2 · kind B2 · utility

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23Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 16, 2002
Grant dateMay 16, 2006
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Expiry dateOct 16, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/2442
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A electrical connector system comprising a plug assembly and a socket assembly. The plug assembly includes a plurality of conductive pads. The socket assembly includes a first set of spring contacts and a second set of spring contacts. The first set of spring contacts are oriented in a direction opposing an orientation of the second set of spring contacts. Each spring contact within the first and second sets of spring contacts contact one of the plurality of conductive pads.

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