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Power connector having simplified central contact

US8591238B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 21, 2012
Grant dateNov 26, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 21, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R24/28
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electrical connector includes an insulative housing, a first contact and a central contact being of a uni-configuration respectively retained in the housing. The housing has a mating cavity extending through a front face thereof, a receiving hole extending through a rear face thereof, and a projection rearwards projecting from the rear face. The projection defines a retaining slot opened sideward and a supporting portion disposed between the retaining slot and the rear face of the housing, a connecting portion of the central contact climbs over the supporting portion and runs through the retaining slot.

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