Electrical connector

Details Electrical connector Electrical connector

1979-01-02

1980-12-16

Lake, Roy

Geometrical instruments

179 1PC, 339176M, H01R 2702

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042393205

ABSTRACT:
A modularized electrical connector is disclosed and has position adjustable contact elements for engaging selective second contact elements of a complementary electrical connector. The electrical connector includes a housing defining an elongated cavity, with a top portion of the housing having an elongated cavity, with a top portion of the housing having an elongated end opening communicating with the cavity. A movable insert member is provided and includes an insert element constructed and arranged for disposition at any preselected one of a predetermined plurality of positions along the length of the housing cavity. Contact elements are supported by the insert member for mating engagement with selected contact elements of a complementary electrical connector according to the position of the insert member within the cavity. Complementary opposed engaging elements are provided on the insert member and the housing defining the predetermined positions, and including spring means to hold the insert member at any one of the preselected positions. The housing includes a bottom portion having an elongated end opening communicating with the cavity for receiving the complementary electrical connector. A second connector member is removably mounted on the housing spaced from the cavity and supports contact means for mating engagement with contact elements of a second complementary electrical connector. The contact means of the second connector member is electrically connected to the contact means of the insert member.

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