Joint connector
US7572154B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 7, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 7, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/6456
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A joint connector (10) has sub-housings (S) (S1 to S6) that can be built up in plural levels. Projecting pieces (31) project on outer sides of the respective sub-housings (S) in directions intersecting a build-up direction (BUD) of the sub-housings (S) and define hand-push portions (13) by building up the sub-housings (S). The sub-housings (S) built up in levels are fit into the intermediate connector (20) by pushing the hand-push portions (13) towards the intermediate connector (20) so that terminal fittings (40) in the joint connector (10) are connected electrically with intermediate terminals (24) in the intermediate connector (20). Identifying projections (A) on the lower mating surfaces of the projecting pieces (31) enter identifying recesses (B) in the upper mating surfaces of adjacent projecting pieces (31) if the sub-housings (S) are built up properly.
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