Connector for electrical cables
US7744403B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 13, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2103/00
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A connector for electrical cables includes a tubular housing of electrically conductive material, an inner housing of electrically insulating material, and a plurality of electrical contacts positioned in the inner housing. The electrical contacts are configured to be connected to a conductor of an electrical cable and include two sides, each side having a discontinuous contact positioning feature. Optionally, the inner housing includes a substantially hollow center wall having a plurality of wall reinforcement ribs. A terminated cable assembly includes the connector for electrical cables and an electrical cable electrically connected to the connector.
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