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EP 0442639 A3 19920603 - SOCKET-TYPE ELECTRICAL CONTACT

Title (en)

SOCKET-TYPE ELECTRICAL CONTACT

Publication

EP 0442639 A3 19920603 (EN)

Application

EP 91300873 A 19910204

Priority

JP 3147090 A 19900214

Abstract (en)

[origin: EP0442639A2] A socket-type electrical contact (20) for receiving a cylindrical pin comprises coupling arms (22a,22b,22c) extending between end parts (21a,21b) of the contact (20), and inwardly directed, curved contact surfaces (23a,23c) for engaging the pin. <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

H01R 13/187

IPC 8 full level

H01R 13/11 (2006.01); H01R 13/187 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

H01R 13/187 (2013.01); H01R 13/111 (2013.01)

Citation (search report)

[X] GB 2065993 A 19810701 - PA MANAGEMENT CONSULT
[X] US 4723923 A 19880209 - SENOR RONALD E [US], et al

Designated contracting state (EPC)

DE FR NL

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0442639 A2 19910821; EP 0442639 A3 19920603; JP H03236175 A 19911022

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 91300873 A 19910204; JP 3147090 A 19900214