Cam actuated electrical connector

Details Cam actuated electrical connector Cam actuated electrical connector

1989-12-29

1991-03-26

Abrams, Neil

Electrical connectors

Having retainer or passageway for fluent material

For urging contact toward or away from mating contact

439260, H01R 464

Patent

active

050024965

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and method for connecting two electrical conductors (102,104) by means of a bladder (110) having a substantially constant volume of confined fluid interacting between a backing member (106) and one of the conductors (104). The bladder forms a compliant membrane surface (108) that transmits fluid pressure nearly hydrostatically from one conductor (104), to the other (102) such that the intimate contact of the surfaces (116) between the conductors provides an improved electrical connection, especially for small scale multi-conductors. A two-step, cam actuated connector (250,300) is disclosed which provides a low pressure wiping action between the conductors before the conductors are locked together, preferably by pressurization of the bladder (218,308).

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