Self-purging electrical connector

Details Self-purging electrical connector Self-purging electrical connector

1977-04-11

1979-01-09

Scott, James R.

Electricity: circuit makers and breakers

Fluid pressure

Flow-responsive type

339 60M, 339 61M, 339 75M, H01H 3524, H01R 1102

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active

041339924

ABSTRACT:
A self-purging, hydraulically actuated electrical connector for use in a hostile environment, such as in deep sea water, comprising an elongated receptacle having a tapered longitudinal chamber provided with longitudinally and radially spaced fixed electrical contacts and an elongated tapered member receivable within said chamber and provided with longitudinally and radially spaced contacts movable in a radial direction to engage the fixed contacts. Fluid pressure actuating means are provided for driving the movable contacts into engagement with the fixed contacts. Orientation means for the receptacle and the tapered member assure juxtaposition of the fixed and movable contacts. The arrangement of electrical contacts includes elastomeric protective covers configured and cooperable with the contacts to purge sea water from the immediate vicinity of the contacts.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3657681 (1972-04-01), Falkner
patent: 3696222 (1972-10-01), Langan et al.
patent: 3784959 (1974-01-01), Horton
patent: 3848949 (1974-11-01), Falkner

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