Electrical switch connector assembly and method of connecting an electrical device to an electrical switch assembly
US8513552B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 1, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2201/20
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical connector assembly includes a connector, designed to connect to a mating electrical device while maintaining a closed circuit throughout. The electrical device includes conductive contacts. The electrical connector includes an insulating housing with at least a pair of input/output terminals mounted thereon. The terminals include contacts for engaging the electrical device. A switch mechanism, mounted on the housing for movement between connecting and disconnecting positions, includes a latch member and at least one switch terminal. In the connecting position, the latch member engages a latch on the electrical device with the switch terminal out of engagement with the input/output terminals. In the disconnecting position, the latch member disengages from the latch on the electrical device for removal from the assembly with the switch terminal in engagement with the input/output terminals to maintain a closed circuit throughout when the electrical device is removed.
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