EP0393670A2
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Self terminating connector and cable assembly
Assignee: Whitaker LLC
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Filing: 1990-04-19
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2010-04-19
Abstract
Abstract Ends of electrical conductors (5) of an electrical cable are joined to corresponding self terminating, shielded connectors (4), each comprising, a conductive shell (20) connected to at least one corresponding sheath (8), a dielectric support (29) in the shell (20), a conductive switch contact (23) connected to a corresponding signal transmitting conductor (5) and carried by the dielectric support (29) for disconnect connection to an electrical contact inserted into the shielded connector (4), and an electrical circuit element (24) in contact with the shell (20) constructed for disconnect coupling with the switch contact (23) upon withdrawal of the electrical contact from the shielded connector (4), whereby the switch contact (23) is terminated electrically to the shell (20) through the circuit element (24).
Inventors
- 👤 Norman Ralph Birch
- 👤 James Grant Dunbar
- 👤 Harold William Kerlin
- 👤 Wilmer Lee Sheesley
- 👤 Edward Charles Vees
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 15:07
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R9/00; H01R9/03; H01R9/05; H01R9/0518; H01R13/00; H01R13/66; H01R13/719; H01R13/7197; H01R13/646; H01R13/6473; H01R13/648; H01R13/658; H01R13/6591; H01R13/65912; H01R13/65915; H01R24/00; H01R24/38; H01R24/40; H01R24/42; H01R24/46; H01R2103/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
An electrical connector for connection to a device incorporating a transceiver of a computer work station, and having two shielded electrical connectors (4) for connection to respective connectors (54) of corresponding cable assemblies (52), characterised by; a conductive shell (20) for the two shielded connectors (4), at least one corresponding switch contact (37) in the shell (20), at least one circuit element (24) having an impedance connected by an electrical circuit to the shell (20) and to the corresponding switch contact (37), opposite portions of the switch contact (37) disconnectably engaging an electrical contact (23) extending in each of the shielded connectors (4) for connection to one of the respective connectors (54) of corresponding cable assemblies (52), and each opposite portion being disconnectable without disconnecting the other opposite portion by connection of a respective one of the shielded connectors (4) to one of the respective connectors (54) of corresponding cable assemblies (52).
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
An electrical connector for connection to a device incorporating a transceiver of a computer work station, and having two shielded electrical connectors (4) for connection to respective connectors (54) of corresponding cable assemblies (52), characterised by; a conductive shell (20) for the two shielded connectors (4), at least one corresponding switch contact (37) in the shell (20), at least one circuit element (24) having an impedance connected by an electrical circuit to the shell (20) and to the corresponding switch contact (37), opposite portions of the switch contact (37) disconnectably engaging an electrical contact (23) extending in each of the shielded connectors (4) for connection to one of the respective connectors (54) of corresponding cable assemblies (52), and each opposite portion being disconnectable without disconnecting the other opposite portion by connection of a respective one of the shielded connectors (4) to one of the respective connectors (54) of corresponding cable assemblies (52).
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
An electrical connector as recited in claim 1, characterised by; the circuit element (24) engaging the corresponding switch contact (37) and the shell (20).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
An electrical connector as recited in claim 1 or 2, characterised by; a signal conductor (5) of an electrical cable (2) connected to a corresponding electrical contact (23), and a third electrical connector (3) connected to an end of the cable (2).
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
An electrical connector as recited in claim 3, characterised by; an insulative strain relief (48) adhered to the shell (20) and the cable (2).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
136 words
An electrical connector for connection to a device incorporating a transceiver of a computer work station, and having two shielded electrical connectors (4) for connection to respective connectors (54) of corresponding cable assemblies (52), characterised by; a conductive shell (20) for the two shielded connectors (4), a separate electrical contact (23) extending in each of the shielded connectors (4) for connection to one of the respective connectors (54) of corresponding cable assemblies (52), an electrical circuit connecting each electrical contact (23) to the shell (20) through at least one circuit element (24) having an impedance, and each electrical contact (23) being disconnectable from the electrical circuit without disconnecting the other electrical contact (23) by connection of a respective one of the shielded connectors (4) to one of the respective connectors (54) of corresponding cable assemblies (52).
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
136 words
An electrical connector for connection to a device incorporating a transceiver of a computer work station, and having two shielded electrical connectors (4) for connection to respective connectors (54) of corresponding cable assemblies (52), characterised by; a conductive shell (20) for the two shielded connectors (4), a separate electrical contact (23) extending in each of the shielded connectors (4) for connection to one of the respective connectors (54) of corresponding cable assemblies (52), an electrical circuit connecting each electrical contact (23) to the shell (20) through at least one circuit element (24) having an impedance, and each electrical contact (23) being disconnectable from the electrical circuit without disconnecting the other electrical contact (23) by connection of a respective one of the shielded connectors (4) to one of the respective connectors (54) of corresponding cable assemblies (52).
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
An electrical connector as recited in claim 5, characterised by; a corresponding circuit element (24) in each shielded connector (4), and each electrical contact (23) disengageably engages a corresponding circuit element (24).
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
31 words
An electrical connector as recited in claim 5, characterised by; at least one corresponding switch contact (37) in the shell (20) connected in the electrical circuit with each electrical contact (23).
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
29 words
An electrical connector as recited in claim 5, 6 or 7, characterised by; each of the electrical contacts (23) being constructed for deflection to disconnect from the electrical circuit.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
41 words
An electrical connector as recited in claim 5, 6, 7 or 8, characterised by; signal conductors (5) of an electrical cable (2) connected to the electrical contacts (23), and a third connector (3) connected to the end of the cable (2).
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
An electrical connector as recited in claim 9, characterised by; a strain relief (48) adhered to the shell (20) and the cable (2).
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