Electrical connectors – Coupling part having handle or means to move contact... – Expandable – prong receiving socket
Patent
1998-04-20
2000-07-04
Bradley, Paula
Electrical connectors
Coupling part having handle or means to move contact...
Expandable, prong receiving socket
439856, H01R 1122
Patent
active
060830247
ABSTRACT:
A connector assembly comprises a male connector with pin terminals, and a female connector with receptacle terminals matable therewith. The male terminal comprises a separator protrusion adjacent the contact engageable with separating extensions of contact arms of the female terminal. During coupling, the contact arms are biased apart by engagement with the separator protrusion thereby preventing rubbing of the contact surfaces during initial coupling. The latter reduces wear of the contact surfaces and also reduces mating forces.
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Mezin Theirry
Rosi Alexandre
Soes Lucas
Tan Howard Robert
Bradley Paula
Gushi Ross
The Whitaker Corporation
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