Magnetic coupler

Details Magnetic coupler Magnetic coupler

1996-12-19

1999-09-21

Bradley, Paula

Electrical connectors

With magnet

To urge mating connectors together

439289, 439680, H01R 1130

Patent

active

059545208

ABSTRACT:
A magnetic coupler for use in semi-trailer rigs includes a contact member and a receiving member, the contact member having at least one biased contact which seats in a seat formed in the receiving member, the seat having an electrical conductor disposed therewithin. A member has a peripheral ring of opposite magnetic polarities in order to ensure magnetic attraction therebetween. Cooperating projection and keyway may be formed on the peripheral rings to assure proper alignment between the contact member and the receiving member.

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patent: 4166663 (1979-09-01), Walker et al.
patent: 5401175 (1995-03-01), Guimond et al.

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