Electrical connector

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2005-07-28

2009-02-17

Vu, Hien (Department: 2833)

Electrical connectors

Including arc suppressing or extinguishing means

C439S184000, C439S921000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07491075

ABSTRACT:
An electrical connector includes a sleeve defining an axis and a contact assembly inserted in the sleeve, the contact assembly including pieces that move axially relative to one another during a fault close operation. An interface between the sleeve and the contact assembly is configured to permit replacement of the contact assembly without replacing the sleeve.

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