Electrical and mechanical connector
US9948044B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 12, 2016 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 12, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/17
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for electrical connections between electrical components or flow paths are described. Systems can include a pin having a proximal end and a distal end, a proximal groove disposed between and spaced vertically from the proximal end and the distal end, and a distal groove disposed between and spaced vertically from the proximal groove and the distal end. A proximal garter spring can be disposed around the pin at least partially within the proximal groove, and a distal garter spring can be disposed around the pin at least partially within the distal groove. The proximal garter spring and distal garter spring can be configured to compress in order to mechanically and electrically couple a first electrical flow path and a second electrical flow path.
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