Electrical connectors – With contact preventer or retractable cover part – Movably mounted
Patent
1990-11-26
1991-09-10
Abrams, Neil
Electrical connectors
With contact preventer or retractable cover part
Movably mounted
439333, 439337, H01R 13625
Patent
active
050469614
ABSTRACT:
A male electrical connector with positive locking prongs and shielded blade protection. The connector comprises a plug body, a plurality of curved blades extending therefrom, a cover rotatably coupled to the plug body, and a shield carrying locking prongs and axially slidably coupled to the blades and plug body. The cover carries a set of cams and the shield carries a set of cam followers, rotation of the cover relative to the shield camming the shield and its locking prongs axially towards the plug body and out of locking engagement with slots in a female receptacle. In a first embodiment, the cover encloses a cable clamping assembly, while in a second embodiment the clamping assembly is outside the cover.
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'Hubbell Incorporated
Abrams Neil
Goodman Alfred N.
Presson Jerry M.
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