Breakaway coupler and washer for electrical connectors

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1998-04-21

1999-11-30

Nguyen, Khiem

Electrical connectors

Including overstress preventing means

439923, H01R 1358

Patent

active

059932465

ABSTRACT:
A coupler for connecting a first element to a second element includes a first connector piece securable to the first element; a second connector piece for attaching to the first connector piece; and a flexible breakaway device mounted on the second element for releasably securing the second connector piece to the second element. A method of connecting and disconnecting a first element and a second element includes the steps of providing a first connector piece on the first element; attaching a breakaway device to the second element; attaching a second connector piece to the breakaway device that is attached to the second element; securing the first connector to the second connector; releasing the second connector piece from the second element by deflecting a portion of the breakaway device when a separation force is applied between the first and second elements.

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