Communication connector having plug interface contacts of varying thickness and/or multiple layers
US9455517B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 17, 2015 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2107/00
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention generally relates to communication connectors and internal components thereof. In one embodiment, the present invention is a communication jack comprising back-rotated plug interface contacts having variable cross-sectional widths. In another embodiment, the present invention is a communication jack having back-rotated plug interface contacts where at least two of the plug interface contacts have a differing beam length. In yet another embodiment, the present invention is a communication jack having back-rotated plug interface contacts where at least two of the plug interface contacts have opposing bends in a deflection zone.
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