Electrical connectors – Contact comprising cutter – Resiliently biased
Patent
1992-09-30
1993-10-12
McGlynn, Joseph H.
Electrical connectors
Contact comprising cutter
Resiliently biased
607 9, H01R 424
Patent
active
052520900
ABSTRACT:
A connector assembly for an implantable stimulating device employs a lead-locking spring clip to reliably provide a mechanical and electrical connection between the terminal pin of an electrode lead and the device, while reducing the user interaction required during implantation and disconnection. No tools are required to establish the connection. No user action, other than inserting the lead into the connector, is necessary to lock the lead into place. Disconnecting the lead requires only the application of a modest transverse compressing force to a release button on the connector assembly. In the event that a withdrawal force is applied to the lead without simultaneously applying the compressing force to the release button, the connector assembly increases its holding force on the electrode lead.
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Calfee et al., "A Voluntary Standard for 3.2 mm Unipolar and Bipolar Pacemaker Leads and Connectors", Pace, vol. 9, pp. 1181-1185, Nov.-Dec. 1986, Part II.
International Standard IS-1, International Organization for Standardization document ISO/DIS 5841-3, 1989.
Adamson Ian A.
Giurtino Joel F.
McGlynn Joseph H.
Telectronics Pacing Systems Inc.
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