Methods for detecting loose connection in power connectors
US9601879B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 1, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG08B21/182
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An electrical connector assembly that includes a female and male connector assembly. The female assembly includes a primary female housing including two female terminals. A secondary female housing including two female terminals short circuited to one another. The secondary female housing affixed to a side of the primary female housing. A male connector assembly including a primary male housing including two male terminals. The two male terminals in contact with the two female terminals of the primary female housing when the primary male housing is seated in the primary female housing for providing electrical energy to the electrical component. A secondary male housing including two male terminals. The secondary male housing affixed to a side of the primary male housing, wherein at least one of the two male terminals have a shorter length than the at least two male terminals of the primary male housing.
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