Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a structure for coupling a plug connector to a receptacle connector by simply pushing the plug connector to lock into place on a receptacle connector and pull the coupling nut to release. Although the action of the push to lock and pull to release is not unique to the connector industry, the present invention is unique in that the plug and receptacle connectors are locked from relative circumferential motion or axial motion to each other when coupled. The connector in a locked mated condition prevents relative motion during high shock and vibration applications. This is achieved by making surface contact between the plug connector and the receptacle connector with a considerable force. Advantageously, the locking condition of the mated connector protects the electrical contacts from excessive wear created when relative motion exists between the plug connector and the receptacle connector, thus preventing loss of continuity, excessive heating and even combustion due to excessive heating.
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a structure for coupling a plug connector to a receptacle connector by simply pushing the plug connector to lock into place on a receptacle connector and pull the coupling nut to release. Although the action of the push to lock and pull to release is not unique to the connector industry, the present invention is unique in that the plug and receptacle connectors are locked from relative circumferential motion or axial motion to each other when coupled. The connector in a locked mated condition prevents relative motion during high shock and vibration applications. This is achieved by making surface contact between the plug connector and the receptacle connector with a considerable force. Advantageously, the locking condition of the mated connector protects the electrical contacts from excessive wear created when relative motion exists between the plug connector and the receptacle connector, thus preventing loss of continuity, excessive heating and even combustion due to excessive heating.
Abstract:
An assembly for selectively grounding one or more contacts of a connector includes an elongate ground insert having a resilient outer periphery for fixing and electrically connecting the ground insert to an inner wall of a rear portion of the connector, the ground insert including an inner wall forming a perimeter around and spaced from all of the back portions of the contacts of the connector, while the ground insert is fixed to and within the rear portion. The assembly includes an elongate grounding leg fastenable to an upper rim of the ground insert, the grounding leg including first and second spaced ends for respectively engaging the ground insert and a back portion of a selected contact to be grounded, to thereby electrically connect the selected contact to the rear portion through the grounding leg and the ground insert.
Abstract:
The present invention relates in general to electrical wire connectors and more specifically to multi-pin screw-on or twist-on electrical contacts. An electrical set of male and female contacts is provided which can each connect one or more wires without tools. The contacts of the present invention can be installed into their respective plug and receptacle housing bodies for the purpose of creating an electrical connector which can be mated and unmated many times to hook up or remove from service any electrical device or circuit.
Abstract:
A circular connector comprises an array of IDC contacts and an insulated disk which fits over the contact array. A threaded backshell advances the insulating disk onto the contacts as it is screwed onto the connector body and the insulating disk forces an array of wire ends into the slots of the IDC contacts.