Electrical connectors – Self aligning contact
Reexamination Certificate
2008-06-30
2009-10-27
Paumen, Gary F. (Department: 2833)
Electrical connectors
Self aligning contact
C439S700000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07607929
ABSTRACT:
An electrical connector assembly includes a housing having a mating end and a connector cavity extending from the mating end along a cavity axis. The housing has a panel wall including first and second sides with an opening extending therebetween and open to the connector cavity. An electrical connector is received in the connector cavity and includes a shell extending along a longitudinal axis. The shell has a flange extending radially outward therefrom that engages the first side of the panel wall. The shell has a groove extending at least partially circumferentially around the shell. A washer is held within the groove of the shell and has a washer engagement surface. A spring concentrically surrounds a portion of the shell. The spring has a front end and a rear end with the front end engaging the washer engagement surface. The rear end faces the flange engagement surface and engages the second side of the panel wall such that the panel wall is captured between the flange and the spring.
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Nguyen Hung Thai
Yohn Brent D.
Paumen Gary F.
Tyco Electronics Corporation
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