Pivotal electrical connector

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1994-06-30

1996-08-06

Pirlot, David L.

Electrical connectors

Interrelated connectors relatively movable during use

Movement about axis

439 12, H01R 3900

Patent

active

055428509

ABSTRACT:
A pivotal plug and receptacle connector assembly (10) is disclosed. The plug housing (40) has an opening (48) at each end formed integral thereto that engage hinge pins (142,144) extending from opposite ends of the mating receptacle housing (100). The hinge pins are arranged to snap into place within the openings and allow for relative pivotal motion of 180 degrees while maintaining electrical contact between the plug contacts (60) and the receptacle contacts (118). The plug contacts are blade shaped having two contacting surfaces (70,72) on opposite sides of the blade (64). The receptacle contacts include a pair of substantially parallel beams (122,124) having opposing contact surfaces (135,137) adjacent their ends, the two beams converging slightly near their ends (132,134) to provide two point contact with a mated plug contact (60). The plug and receptacle connectors are easily mated and separated during use.

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