Resilient body electrical connector system

Details Resilient body electrical connector system Resilient body electrical connector system

1995-02-28

1996-09-10

Abrams, Neil

Electrical connectors

With sealing element or material for cooperation with...

Sealing element having cross section that is neither...

439354, 439660, 439676, H01R 1352

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055540422

ABSTRACT:
A resilient body electrical connector is shaped and dimensioned to define at least one mating interface parallel to a longitudinal axis. A first plurality of electrical conductors is disposed with each having a portion embedded in the connector body, and each having a respective contact point protruding from the connector body, the contact points being disposed in a contact plane parallel to the mating interface. A receptacle is configured to slidably receive the mating interface along a complementary receiving interface. A second corresponding plurality of electrical conductors are embedded in the receptacle and define respective contact faces disposed along the complementary receiving interface. The connector and receptacle are shaped and dimensioned such that they define a guide means, the guide means being configured to guide the connector as it is inserted longitudinally into the receptacle such that the contact surfaces slidably receive the contact points. The connector and receptacle are provided with a latching means for removably latching the connector into a contact position with the receptacle with the respective contact points and contact faces in electrical contact. A wiper means for removing adherent materials from the complementary receiving surface, before the connector is slidably located in the contact position, while the connector is inserted into the receptacle, is mounted on the connector. An outlet means is provided on the receptacle, for receiving such adherent material after removal from the receiving surface. In a preferred embodiment of the resilient body connector, at least one side defining a mating interface includes a resilient gasket layer for compressively sealing against the complementary receiving interface. The gasket layer is provided with recesses encompassing the conductor contact points.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4481458 (1984-11-01), Lane

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