Wire connector with integrated coaxial connection and front loaded terminal position assurance structures
US9853391B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 1, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 26, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/5202
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A connector assembly includes a male housing having at least one coaxial cavity and terminal cavities. At least one female housing is shaped to be disposed in the male housing when in a connected position. The at least one female housing includes a corresponding coaxial cavity relative to the male housing and corresponding terminal cavities relative to the male housing. At least one front loaded male terminal position assurance structure is disposed in the male housing. At least one front loaded female terminal position assurance structure is connected to the at least one female housing. The front loaded male and female terminal position assurance structures lock coaxial connections and terminal connections within the male and female housings when in the connected position.
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