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Connector

US8573993B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 25, 2012
Grant dateNov 5, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 25, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K2201/10446
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A connector includes a first connector and a second connector configured to engage with the first connector to establish electrical connection, wherein the first connector includes a first contact terminal, and the second connector includes: a second contact terminal configured to come in contact with the first contact terminal; a switch part connected to the second contact terminal and including a fixed part and a movable part; and a movable member capable of pushing the movable part toward the fixed part, wherein the movable member is pushed by the first connector when the first connector engages with the second connector, and the movable member pushes the movable part toward the fixed part to bring the movable part in contact with the fixed part.

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