Electrical connectors – Self aligning contact
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-07
2005-06-07
Gushi, Ross (Department: 2833)
Electrical connectors
Self aligning contact
C439S247000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06902417
ABSTRACT:
A connector (10) has a casing-side holding portion (11) that fits in an opening (H) in a casing (C), and device-side holding portions (12) for receiving connectors (KC) of a device (K) in the casing (C). Terminal holding portions (30) are fixed to branches (22) of busbars (20), and covers (40) are held onto the terminal holding portions (30). An outer covering element (60) has a coupled portion (61) and a separated portion (62). The coupled portion (61) is coupled to the covers (40) and includes the casing-side holding portion (11). The separated portion (62) is separated from the covers (40) and includes the device-side holding portions (12). Displacement permitting spaces (51) are defined between the branches (22) and the covers (40) to permit displacements of the branches (22).
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Maegawa Akihito
Ogawa Shinji
Casella Anthony J.
Gushi Ross
Hespos Gerald E.
Nguyen Phuongchi
Sumitomo Wiring Systems Ltd.
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