Fast coupling automatic latching connector releasable by movemen

Details Fast coupling automatic latching connector releasable by movemen Fast coupling automatic latching connector releasable by movemen

1997-08-05

2000-03-21

Bradley, Paula

Electrical connectors

Metallic connector or contact having movable or resilient...

Spring actuated or resilient securing part

439846, H01R 1300

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060396148

ABSTRACT:
The connector comprises a female element (12), a male element (14) and a body (16). The female element, made of conductive metal sheet or pipe, has a portion formed by fingers (21) having a certain degree of elasticity, which are normally spread apart when no external forces are applied. The fingers have retaining teeth (28) extending inwards. The male element has a shoulder surface (38) for engagement by the teeth of the female element. One element, male or female, holds the plug, and the other element, female or male, holds the socket. The body has a housing for the female element, comprising first and second communicating chambers, the first chamber housing the female element in a spread apart condition, and the second chamber housing the female element in a narrow, forced condition. Insertion of the male element with the shoulder surface thereof beyond the retaining teeth automatically locks the male element and the female element in a connected or wired position. Disconnection or release may only be carried out by sliding the body along the female element so that the latter occupies the widened chamber and can spread apart therein, disengaging the teeth from the shoulder surface of the male element which can therefore be extracted.

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