Rocket-launcher docking system
US7070434B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 4, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF41F3/073
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An electrical connector that avoids some of the disadvantages associated with electrical connectors in the prior art. In particular, the illustrative embodiment of the present invention uses spring-loaded contacts to maintain connection in the presence of the vibration associated with a rocket launch, and also includes an environmental seal and electro-magnetic shield so as to provide an environment for the electrical contacts that is isolated from the ambient environment and external electromagnetic radiation. Furthermore, the illustrative embodiment avoids the possibility of bent connector pins, which would make mating between the electrical connectors.
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