EP0907223A3 - Self aligning electrical connector - Google Patents

Self aligning electrical connector Download PDF

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EP0907223A3
EP0907223A3 EP98307992A EP98307992A EP0907223A3 EP 0907223 A3 EP0907223 A3 EP 0907223A3 EP 98307992 A EP98307992 A EP 98307992A EP 98307992 A EP98307992 A EP 98307992A EP 0907223 A3 EP0907223 A3 EP 0907223A3
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self aligning
electrical connector
aligning electrical
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EP0907223A2 (en
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Dhirendra C. Roy
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Lear Automotive Dearborn Inc
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Publication of EP0907223A2 publication Critical patent/EP0907223A2/en
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/629—Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure electrical locking indicators, manufacturing tolerances
    • H01R13/631—Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure electrical locking indicators, manufacturing tolerances for engagement only
    • H01R13/6315—Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure electrical locking indicators, manufacturing tolerances for engagement only allowing relative movement between coupling parts, e.g. floating connection
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R2201/00—Connectors or connections adapted for particular applications
    • H01R2201/26—Connectors or connections adapted for particular applications for vehicles

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  • Coupling Device And Connection With Printed Circuit (AREA)

Abstract

Several self aligning electrical connectors assemblies are disclosed. The assemblies include two halves which are connected together and in which at least one member is movable relative to the other during connection. Spring members bias the two members to a desired position to ensure the two members are held in a desired position after connection, and returned from any position of movement that may have occurred during the connection.
EP98307992A 1997-10-03 1998-09-30 Self aligning electrical connector Withdrawn EP0907223A3 (en)

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US94297097A 1997-10-03 1997-10-03
US942970 1997-10-03

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EP0907223A2 EP0907223A2 (en) 1999-04-07
EP0907223A3 true EP0907223A3 (en) 2001-02-07

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Citations (5)

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US2882510A (en) * 1953-10-08 1959-04-14 Western Electric Co Self-aligning electrical connector structure
US4865558A (en) * 1988-11-23 1989-09-12 Amp Incorporated Stabilizing bushing for electrical connector
US4909748A (en) * 1988-02-09 1990-03-20 Yazaki Corporation Movable connector
US5480328A (en) * 1992-06-29 1996-01-02 Siemens Aktiengesellschaft Filter plug connector having a shield housing
EP0717470A2 (en) * 1994-12-14 1996-06-19 Molex Incorporated Floating panel mount system for electrical connectors

Patent Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US2882510A (en) * 1953-10-08 1959-04-14 Western Electric Co Self-aligning electrical connector structure
US4909748A (en) * 1988-02-09 1990-03-20 Yazaki Corporation Movable connector
US4865558A (en) * 1988-11-23 1989-09-12 Amp Incorporated Stabilizing bushing for electrical connector
US5480328A (en) * 1992-06-29 1996-01-02 Siemens Aktiengesellschaft Filter plug connector having a shield housing
EP0717470A2 (en) * 1994-12-14 1996-06-19 Molex Incorporated Floating panel mount system for electrical connectors

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