Electrical connector system with temporarily blocking during unmating of two connectors
US8192212B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 4, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 5, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49815
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method for unmating an electrical connector assembly wherein the movement for unmating the first and second connectors is temporarily blocked after interlocking contacts are disconnected and before the power contacts are disconnected. The invention also relates to a connector system and a connector assembly offering such functions.
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