Connectors for under cabinet lighting
US7182637B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 28, 2003 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R31/065
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A panel-mounted electrical connector pair (12,36) has a recessed electrical connector (12) having a socket portion (18) with a first flange (26) proximate an open end (20) thereof, a first distal web (22) and a first type of electrical terminal (24a) protruding through said first distal web (22). The socket portion (18) is extendable through a first opening (64) in a first panel (62), with the first flange (26) abutting against the first panel (62). The connector pair (12, 36) includes a protruding connector (36) with a plug portion (38). The protruding connector (36) has a proximal end plate (42), a second distal web (44) spaced from the proximal end plate (42), a second flange (48) disposed on the protruding connector (36) proximate to the second distal web (44), and a second type of electrical terminal (46a) protruding through the second distal web (44) toward the proximal end plate (42). The proximal end plate (42) has an opening (94a) therein aligned with the second type of electrical terminal (46a). The protruding connector (36) is extendable through a second opening (76) in a second panel (74), with the second flange (48) abutting against the second panel (74). The plug port…
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