US5437564A
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Electrical connector provided with a plurality of connection modules
Assignee: Airbus Helicopters SAS
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Filing: 1994-04-01
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Granted: 1995-08-01
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Expires: 2014-04-01
Abstract
Abstract Electrical connector (CE) including a module carrier (PM) and a wiring chamber which are adjacent. The wiring chamber consists of two shells (C1, C2) which can be joined together, as well as to the module carrier (PM). Ducts (CH), consisting of two half-ducts which can be joined longitudinally, are provided for passage of the conductors. The ducts (CH) are held solidly fastened to the wiring chamber by being held captive between the two joined shells (C1, C2).
Inventors
- 👤 Jacky Lignelet
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:14
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/514; H01R13/648; H01R13/658; H01R13/6591; H01R13/6592; H01R13/6596; H01R13/73; H01R13/74
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
An electrical connector comprising: a module carrier having a plurality of connection modules, which form a front plug-in face enabling said connector to be connected to a complementary electrical connector and a rear connection face for the ends of electrical conductors, said modules being provided with connection members passing through said modules in order to provide the electrical connection between said front plug-in face and said rear connection face; a wiring chamber adjacent said module carrier on the side of said rear connection face, said wiring chamber consisting of two shells which can be joined by fastening means; ducts surrounding electrical conductors penetrating into said wiring chamber through a wall of said wiring chamber, said ducts consisting of two half-ducts which can be joined longitudinally; said fastening means, when joining said two shells together, simultaneously acting for: solidly fastening said shells to said module carrier; solidly fastening together said two half-ducts of each duct; and solidly fastening said ducts to said wiring chamber, said ducts being trapped between said joined shells.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
An electrical connector comprising: a module carrier having a plurality of connection modules, which form a front plug-in face enabling said connector to be connected to a complementary electrical connector and a rear connection face for the ends of electrical conductors, said modules being provided with connection members passing through said modules in order to provide the electrical connection between said front plug-in face and said rear connection face; a wiring chamber adjacent said module carrier on the side of said rear connection face, said wiring chamber consisting of two shells which can be joined by fastening means; ducts surrounding electrical conductors penetrating into said wiring chamber through a wall of said wiring chamber, said ducts consisting of two half-ducts which can be joined longitudinally; said fastening means, when joining said two shells together, simultaneously acting for: solidly fastening said shells to said module carrier; solidly fastening together said two half-ducts of each duct; and solidly fastening said ducts to said wiring chamber, said ducts being trapped between said joined shells.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
58 words
The electrical connector as claimed in claim 1, wherein each half-duct is provided with a transverse base platelet, wherein said platelets form, after joining said half-ducts, transverse base plates for said ducts and wherein slots are provided in the thickness of side walls of said shells in order to serve as a housing for said transverse base plates.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The electrical connector as claimed in claim 1, wherein each half-duct has a semicircular section.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The electrical connector as claimed in claim 1, wherein each half-duct has a U-shaped section.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The electrical connector as claimed in claim 1, wherein said half-ducts are joined along a longitudinal junction plane formed by interacting longitudinal shoulders on said half-ducts.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
The electrical connector as claimed in claim 2, wherein the free edge of said side walls of said shells includes, plumb with said slots, curved cut-outs of shape corresponding to the external shape of said ducts.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
The electrical connector as claimed in claim 1, wherein said module carrier includes, on the side of said wiring chamber, a frame surrounding said connection face and serving for the solid fastening of said shells to said module carrier.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The electrical connector as claimed in claim 7, wherein said frame includes a projecting peripheral rim, capable of interacting with assembly slots provided in said shells.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The-electrical connector as claimed in claim 1, wherein said shells are joined along a junction plane formed by interacting longitudinal shoulders on said shells.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The electrical connector as claimed in claim 1, wherein at least its joined shells are fixed to each other by screws.
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