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Power connector with improved contacts

US7318749B2 · kind B2 · utility

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13Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 30, 2005
Grant dateJan 15, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R12/716
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A power connector (1) is connectable with a cable having a number of conductors and matable with a complementary connector for power transmission. The power connector includes an insulative housing (2) defining a receiving cavity (210), at least one contact (3, 4) capable of power transmission. The at least one contact received in the housing and includes a contacting portion (31, 41) exposed to the receiving cavity and a tail portion (32, 42) extending beyond the housing. The tail portion is composed of two separated connecting areas (320, 420) respectively connectable with corresponding conductors of the cable.

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