Electrical connector with anchor mount
US8246372B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 27, 2010 |
| Grant date | Aug 21, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2107/00
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An anchored 522 male electrical connector is provided. A stationary housing 520 is combined with a coupling ring 540 to form an outer housing. An internal plunger 560 is housed in and spans the length of the outer housing. The stationary housing 520 mounts onto an anchoring surface via an anchor mount 522, while the coupling ring 540 is free to rotate about the internal plunger 560. The coupling ring is rotated via a hand grasp 441. The coupling ring rotation 442, 443 translates into forward and aft movement of the pin assembly 515. The connector provides forward 520-1 and backward stops 520-4 for limiting pin insertion and extraction moves to desired distances. Rotation via triple start threads 548, 525 readily overcomes insertion and extraction resistance of a bulky multi-pin assembly 515 and provides a smooth and controlled electrical connection. The connector may be sized to meet multi-pin connector needs or military standards.
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