EP 0484633 A1 19920513 - Connector pin and socket saver.
Title (en)
Connector pin and socket saver.
Title (de)
Stift- und Buchsenschoner für Verbinder.
Title (fr)
Epargne de fiches et douilles pour des connecteurs.
Publication
Application
Priority
US 61047590 A 19901107
Abstract (en)
A connector is designed with sockets in both mating housing parts (82,102) which define a cavity (86,106) and accept an intermediate dielectric disc 130 containing conductive pins (132) which protrude from both sides. The pins can be short and stiff enhancing their resistance to bending. The disc can be mounted in one member (82) of the connector and is secured by a device such as a threaded fastener (134) or a snap ring. In the event the pins (132) become damaged, the disc (130) is removed and replaced with another. The disc is, by comparison to a new connector, much easier to replace and less costly. Since both housing members (82,102) of the connector (80) contain sockets (90,110) they are relatively immune to damage. This is because the sockets are usually completely constrained by an insulator body (88,108), and are, therefore, protected from physical damage. <IMAGE>
IPC 1-7
IPC 8 full level
H01R 31/06 (2006.01)
CPC (source: EP KR)
H01R 24/20 (2013.01 - KR); H01R 24/28 (2013.01 - KR); H01R 31/06 (2013.01 - EP)
Citation (search report)
- [X] EP 0128472 A2 19841219 - LITTON SYSTEMS INC [US]
- [A] ENGINEERING MATERIALS & DESIGN no. 12, December 1988, pages 18,19, Sutton, Surrey, GB; T. WEARDON: Hermetically sealed connectors for tomorrow's industries"
Designated contracting state (EPC)
CH ES LI SE
DOCDB simple family (publication)
DOCDB simple family (application)
EP 91110988 A 19910703; KR 910015313 A 19910903