Genderless electrical connectors
US9680268B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 18, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 18, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2107/00
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Various components and methods related to electrical connectors are disclosed. The electrical connectors can be configured to receive a plurality of cables. The electrical connectors can be configured to accommodate a plurality of cables so as to provide a high density packaging within each of the pair of electrical connectors. In order to provide appropriate shielding against electric flux and to reduce noise, each of the plurality of cables can be retained within a genderless insert that can be inserted through each of the pair of electrical connectors. Each of the genderless inserts can include an engagement end that allows the interconnection of the cables retained within the pair of electrical connectors. In some examples, the engagement end of each of the genderless inserts includes both a male and female component.
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