Contact protector for electrical connectors
US7278856B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 10, 2005 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 3, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/6586
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A protective housing removably attached to an electrical connector to prevent damage to contacts of the connector during, for example, shipping or handling of the electrical connector before the connector is connected with an electrical device such as a second electrical connector. The contact protector may include a pull portion of adhesive tape that abuts a housing of the electrical connector, creating an interference fit. The contact protector may include a handle integrated with the contact protector to facilitate removal of the contact protector from the electrical connector.
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