Locking electrical connector

Details Locking electrical connector Locking electrical connector

1997-07-03

2000-03-21

Stephan, Steven L.

Electrical connectors

Coupling part with actuating means urging contact to move...

Expandable contact or spreadable contacts

H01R 1315

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060395915

ABSTRACT:
Method for the secure engagement of an electrical plug within its respective receptacle, for increasing the efficacy of the electrical contact therebetween, and apparatus to perform the method. An electrical plug, having reversibly expandable electrically conductive blades, includes an internal swage mechanism which enables the expansion of the blades within the receptacle once the blade has been inserted therein. The swage function is effective without recourse to additional tools.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2436586 (1948-02-01), Mangold
patent: 3187291 (1965-06-01), Hime
patent: 5108301 (1992-04-01), Torok

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