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Electrical plug-in connector

US7503788B2 · kind B2 · utility

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17Claims

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Assignee

Weidmüller Interface GmbH & Co. KG and PH · DE

Inventors

Klaus Holterhoff · Olpe, DE
Thomas Salomon · Vellmar, DE
Dennis C. Mackey · Hamilton, US

Key dates

Filing date	Dec 6, 2007
Grant date	Mar 17, 2009
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 6, 2027

Classification

Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
CPC primaryH01R13/622
WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A quick-fastening plug and socket arrangement includes a locking sleeve arranged concentrically between the plug and the circular socket opening within which the plug is axially inserted, which locking sleeve includes a resilient projection that is radially biased outwardly into locking engagement with screw threads carried by the inner circumferential surface of the socket opening. Alternatively, the projecting portion is biased radially inwardly for locking engagement with screw threads carried by the outer circumferential surface of the plug member. The sleeve is connected against longitudinal displacement relative to one of the plug and socket members, which sleeve is rotatable relative to the associated plug and socket member, thereby to release the plug for removal from the socket opening.

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