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Connector for a contact element

US7479023B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 12, 2006
Grant dateJan 20, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 17, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/639
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A connector for a contact element that is able to be screwed at the front part to a rear part of a first contact element, characterized in that the connector comprises means for locking the connection between the connector and the first contact element, that is able to be engaged during screwing. The locking means comprise, for example, at least one toothed notch that can be engaged in the teeth arranged on the rear extremity of the first contact element. The toothed notch may be elastic in the direction of screwing, in such a way as to allow engagement during screwing.

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