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Electrical connector with scoop proof dome

US8257108B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 15, 2007
Grant dateSep 4, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 6, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R2201/26
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A socket electrical connector adapted to receive a portion of a mating plug electrical connector. The socket electrical connector includes a housing, at least two electrical contact terminals, and a contact shorting member. The housing includes a first housing member and a second housing member. The second housing member is located in the first housing member and forms a scoop proof dome having a height extending above a top side of the first hosing member. The second housing member forms at least one receiving area for receiving the portion of the mating plug electrical connector.

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