Linear motion electrical connector assembly
US8128416B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 8, 2010 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/187
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A linear motion electrical connector includes an outer component having a bore defined by an inner surface and a cylinder within the bore. The cylinder has an outer surface. An annular groove is formed on one of the outer surface of the cylinder or the inner surface of the outer component. The annular groove has an axial length. A conductive spring is fit within the annular groove and provides electrical contact between the outer component and the cylinder. The conductive helical spring is adapted to roll along the axial length of the annular groove to maintain electrical contact when the cylinder is translated relative to the outer component.
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