Socket connector for a relay
US7780475B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 2, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 24, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01H50/048
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A socket connector is provided for electrically connecting an electromagnetic relay to a plurality of electrical wires that are terminated by a mating connector. The socket connector includes a dielectric housing having a relay mounting base and a wire connector. The relay mounting base includes at least one relay receptacle. The relay mounting base is configured to receive the electromagnetic relay thereon. A plurality of terminals is held by the housing. Each terminal includes a relay contact portion and a connector contact portion. The relay contact portion extends within the at least one relay receptacle for electrical connection with the electromagnetic relay. The connector contact portion extends within the wire connector for electrical connection to the mating connector.
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