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Magnetic connector apparatus

US9197010B2 · kind B2 · utility

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11Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 24, 2011
Grant dateNov 24, 2015
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 24, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R2105/00
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

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.

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