Plug and receptacle rejection apparatus

Details Plug and receptacle rejection apparatus Plug and receptacle rejection apparatus

1986-05-12

1988-06-21

Weidenfeld, Gil

Electrical connectors

With insulation other than conductor sheath

Plural-contact coupling part

439933, H01R 1364

Patent

active

047522453

ABSTRACT:
A rejection apparatus adapted for selective installation in a female electrical socket to prevent mating of an incompatible male connector. The apparatus is formed of an elongated body of dielectric material and includes a segmented spherical head portion adjacent one end. The spherical head portion is designed to resiliently compress to allow insertion into a connector sleeve of the female socket. The head portion snaps outwardly into retaining engagement at an inner end or shoulder area in the sleeve. The spherical head portion also includes a shoulder which can engage an associated inner portion of the female socket to limit axial movement of the apparatus. When in position in the sleeve, the opposite end of the apparatus extends outward to function as a rejection element. The end is color coded to give a ready visual indication of the presence of a rejection apparatus in the sleeve. Also disclosed is an installation tool arranged to resiliently grasp the rejection apparatus for insertion into the connector sleeve.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4232930 (1980-11-01), Teti
IBM Technical Disclosure Bulletin, "Keying Device", Bombara and Buchts, vol. 21, No. 2, Jul. 1978.

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