Rotatable assemblies and methods of securing such assemblies

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2006-06-20

2006-06-20

Abrams, Neil (Department: 2839)

Electrical connectors

Interrelated connectors relatively movable during use

Movement about axis

C248S922000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07063537

ABSTRACT:
A rotatable assembly and a method to use the same are provided. In particular, the assembly includes a first field device housing arrangement associated with a first electrical system, and a second field device housing arrangement associated with a second electrical system are connected by a connector arrangement. The connector arrangement may include probes (e.g., spring probes) that are adapted to engage with contacts (e.g., electrical contacts), and is configured to allow an unrestricted rotation of the first field device housing arrangement relative to the second field device housing arrangement while maintaining a continuous electrical coupling between the first electrical system and the second electrical system. For example, the assembly can be a field device, such as a smart field device. Two devices may be secured to one another by use of a captive locking screw which can be used to secure the first device in desired positions.

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