Systems having an actuator forcing a resilient retainer through a compressor to secure electrical contacts in an electrical component
US9300071B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 20, 2014 |
| Grant date | Mar 29, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 20, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/4367
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system for securing one or more electrical contacts within an electrical component includes a main housing defining a contact-retaining chamber, a base fixed within the contact-retaining chamber, a resilient retainer supported on the base and positioned around at least a portion of the one or more electrical contacts, a compressor within the contact-retaining chamber, wherein the resilient retainer is positioned between the base and the compressor, and a moveable actuator configured to be moved into a retaining position in which a retaining force is exerted into the compressor. The retaining force is translated into the resilient retainer to securely retain the electrical contact(s) within the electrical component.
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