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Connectors and methods for manufacturing connectors

US9059531B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 11, 2012
Grant dateJun 16, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 3, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R24/60
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Frames for plug connectors capable of being a reduced size may include features to support contacts, house circuitry for coupling with the contacts, facilitate the flow of molten material during the molding of the frame, and allow for ease of insertion and removal of the plug connector to and from a corresponding receptacle connector. For example, a frame may include ledges, interlocks, and rounded and tapered openings. Methods for manufacturing the frame are also provided.

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