Axially adjustable connector

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1998-06-24

2000-03-07

Gellner, Michael L.

Electrical connectors

Self aligning contact

Contact mounted in floating nonconductive holder

439247, H01R 1364

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060332476

ABSTRACT:
A floating connector assembly allowing for axial movement of joined wire harness terminal connectors as a unit, thereby preventing rubbing and wear of their electrical contacts or terminals. The floating connector assembly comprises a first connector having electrical terminals and a spring-receiving surface, and a spring bracket assembly which secures the first connector to a fixed surface on a vehicle with axial spring force greater than a terminal-connecting force between mating electrical terminals of the first connector and a second connector. A bellows-type seal designed to accommodate the axial spring compliance of the connector is also disclosed. The spring bracket assembly is loaded into a compressed state when the second connector is placed in a final position by a mounting surface or electrical device. Forces tending to loosen or disengage the mated electrical terminals of the first and second connectors are absorbed by the spring bracket assembly.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3562696 (1971-02-01), Barnhart et al.
patent: 5580263 (1996-12-01), Kourimsky
patent: 5873746 (1999-02-01), Morlion et al.

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