Electrical connector system with electrical power connection and guide features
US7997938B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 22, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 16, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 22, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/518
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical connector for mating with a mating connector includes a housing having a mating face and a guide member. The guide member includes a receptacle and a guide wall. The guide wall includes an interior surface that at least partially defines the receptacle. The interior surface includes a guide feature. The receptacle is configured to receive a plug of a mating housing of the mating connector therein. An electrical power contact includes a mating end held within the receptacle of the guide member. The guide wall of the guide member extends at least partially around the mating end of the electrical power contact.
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