Connector apparatus

US9077104B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Phitek Systems Limited · NZ

Inventors

• Nigel Greig · Westport, NZ
• William James Sim · Auckland, NZ
• Edward Scholten · Auckland, NZ
• Brendon David Midgley · Auckland, NZ
• Hamish Dublon · Auckland, NZ
• Roy Moody · Wellington, NZ

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 19, 2013
• Grant date: Jul 7, 2015
• Expiry date: Mar 20, 2033

Classification

• Technology area (CPC —): General

Abstract

A magnetic electrical connector is provided which has particular application to use in vehicles or aircraft to prevent damage due to passenger movement. The connector includes a socket having a housing with a front face, a plurality of conductor contact regions provided on the front face, and a magnet provided in the housing to physically retain a plug in connection with the socket in use.