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Connector assembly with gripping sleeve

US7544094B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 20, 2007
Grant dateJun 9, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R2103/00
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A connector assembly includes an electrical connector and a sleeve. The electrical connector has opposite first and second ends. The first end is rotatable with respect to the second end and configured to couple to a mating connector. The second end is configured to terminate a cable. The sleeve has an outer gripping surface, and an inner bore for receiving the electrical connector such that the sleeve and the first end of the connector are rotatable together.

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