Floating connector
US7090521B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 25, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 15, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 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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