US4758175A
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Aircraft ground power cable
Assignee: ITT Manufacturing Enterprises LLC
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Filing: 1986-09-26
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Granted: 1988-07-19
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Expires: 2006-09-26
Abstract
Abstract An aircraft ground power cable system having field-replaceable nose and contact components. The connector body is at one end integrally molded to a ground cable sheath and at the other end is provided with internal fixed contacts to which a replaceable nose section may be threadably secured. Weather- and water-tight seals are provided about the peripheral junction of the nose section and the connector body as well as about the sealing screws which secure the nose to the body. Also provided on the connector body in sealed relationship are a replaceable switch plate and switches mounted on that plate. The replaceable nose section includes replacement contacts for engaging mating contacts on the aircraft.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert G. Didier
- 👤 Michael L. Price
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 12:26
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/52; H01R13/5202; H01R2201/00; H01R2201/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A ground cable connector system for detachably connecting an aircraft having input power terminals to a power source comprising a cable which includes a plurality of conductors enclosed in a sheath, a connector body molded in weather-tight relationship to said sheath, said connector body including a detachable nose section, a plurality of generally tubular contacts disposed in said nose section and arranged for plug-and-socket connection to said aircraft input power terminals, a second plurality of fixed contacts connected to conductors of said cable and disposed in said connector body, certain of said fixed contacts being electrically connectable to corresponding ones of said contacts in said nose section, and set screws passing through said tubular shaped contacts for detachably securing said nose section to said connector body in weather-tight relationship thereto.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
A ground cable connector system for detachably connecting an aircraft having input power terminals to a power source comprising a cable which includes a plurality of conductors enclosed in a sheath, a connector body molded in weather-tight relationship to said sheath, said connector body including a detachable nose section, a plurality of generally tubular contacts disposed in said nose section and arranged for plug-and-socket connection to said aircraft input power terminals, a second plurality of fixed contacts connected to conductors of said cable and disposed in said connector body, certain of said fixed contacts being electrically connectable to corresponding ones of said contacts in said nose section, and set screws passing through said tubular shaped contacts for detachably securing said nose section to said connector body in weather-tight relationship thereto.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
A ground cable connector system as defined in claim 1 including a power reel for advancing and retracting said cable and a switch connected between a source of power and said power reel to control the operation thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A ground cable connector system as defined in claim 1 wherein said tubular contacts have shoulders formed therein, said set screws have enlarged heads and 0-ring gaskets are disposed between said shoulders and said enlarged heads.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A ground cable connector system as defined in claim 2 including a removable plate and gasket fixed in said connector body, said switche being mounted in said plate.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-07-19 | 1992-01-18 | 1992-07-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-07-19 | 1996-01-18 | 1996-07-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-07-19 | 2000-01-18 | 2000-07-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |