Electrical connection apparatus
US7534147B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 13, 2007 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/648
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Apparatus for providing an electrical connection path into equipment in an underwater, wet or conductive environment, the apparatus comprising a connecting pin having a conductive core and an insulating sleeve around the conductive core. The insulating sleeve has a reduced external diameter over part of its length to form an annular recess, and a collar comprising conductive material is received in the recess for axially retaining the connecting pin in the apparatus and to provide an earth shield.
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