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Floating connector

US7090521B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 25, 2005
Grant dateAug 15, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 25, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/635
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A floating connector includes a connector 2 having a base side, a flange-like connecting portion 3 provided on the base side of the connector 2, a base 4 for supporting the connecting portion 3, and a pair of coil springs 5 provided between the connecting portion 3 and the base 4 for supporting the connector in a floating state. The coil springs 5 are supported by coil spring receiving portions 31 provided in the connecting portion 3 and coil spring supporting bosses 41 provided on the base 4 so that the coil springs 5 can extend and contract in an inserting direction of a mating connector to be connected as well as to bend laterally in swing directions of the connector 2.

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