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EP 1280239 A2 20030129 - Connector

Title (en)

Connector

Title (de)

Steckverbinder

Title (fr)

Connecteur

Publication

EP 1280239 A2 20030129 (EN)

Application

EP 02254738 A 20020705

Priority

GB 0118080 A 20010725

Abstract (en)

The invention relates to a connector for the mechanical and electrical connection of the ends of electrical conductors. The connector comprises at least two components, said components having complimentary engagement means to allow the components to be brought and held together to form the connector. The engagement means limit axial movement along the connector and retaining means are provided to lock the engagement means in position and prevent relative movement of the components perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the connector.

IPC 1-7

H01R 4/38; H01R 4/60; H01R 4/30

IPC 8 full level

H01R 4/30 (2006.01); H01R 4/60 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

H01R 4/30 (2013.01); H01R 4/60 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT BE BG CH CY CZ DE DK EE ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE SK TR

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 1280239 A2 20030129; EP 1280239 A3 20040102; GB 0118080 D0 20010919

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 02254738 A 20020705; GB 0118080 A 20010725