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High vibration electrical connector
Assignee: DEUTSCH
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Filing: 1994-11-02
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Granted: 1996-10-08
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Expires: 2014-11-02
Abstract
Abstract The present invention relates to a high vibration electrical connector. Included in the connector is a receptacle that is preferably integral with a surface of an electrical component. The receptacle includes a securing wedge and an electrical pin. Also included in the electrical connector is a vibration dampening pad and a plug. The plug includes a fastening bar and a securing notch that engages with the securing wedge when said plug is inserted in said receptacle. The plug also includes a plug cap 105 to help seal the plug from external contaminants.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael E. Moore
- 👤 Jeffrey R. Albers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:30
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/52; H01R13/5219; H01R13/5205; H01R13/5208; H01R13/533; H01R13/62; H01R13/627; H01R13/6271; H01R13/6272
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
An electrical connector, comprising: a plug; a receptacle integral with a surface of an electrical component; a vibration dampening pad installed between said plug and said receptacle; an electrical pin connected to circuitry within said electrical component and extending from an inner surface of said receptacle; a socket installed within said plug; wherein said electrical pin engages said socket when said plug is installed in said socket; wherein said plug includes a plug cap having a first and second opening; and a hinge connecting said plug cap to said plug.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
An electrical connector, comprising: a plug; a receptacle integral with a surface of an electrical component; a vibration dampening pad installed between said plug and said receptacle; an electrical pin connected to circuitry within said electrical component and extending from an inner surface of said receptacle; a socket installed within said plug; wherein said electrical pin engages said socket when said plug is installed in said socket; wherein said plug includes a plug cap having a first and second opening; and a hinge connecting said plug cap to said plug.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
54 words
The electrical connector according to claim 1 including: a forcing member integral with said plug and biased in a first direction, said forcing member including a socket holding tab; a slot formed in said socket; and wherein said socket holding tab engages said slot when said forcing member is biased in said first direction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The electrical connector according to claim 1 including a wire grommet installed in said plug.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
65 words
The electrical connector according to claim 3 including: a first and second retaining notch on a surface of said plug cap; a first and second retaining tab on a surface of said plug; and wherein said first and second retaining notch engage with said first and second retaining tab, respectively, when said plug cap 105 is moved from a first position to a second position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
63 words
The electrical connector according to claim 3, including: a fastening bar integral with said plug, said fastening bar having a tab and a securing notch; a securing wedge integral with said receptacle; and wherein said securing wedge engages said securing notch when said plug is inserted in said receptacle and said securing notch is disengaged upon pressing said tab of said fastening bar.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
43 words
The electrical connector according to claim 5, wherein said vibration dampening pad is constructed from an oil resistant elastomer and wherein a natural frequency of said electrical connector can be changed by changing the material from which the vibration dampening pad is constructed.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
The electrical connector according to claim 5, wherein said vibration dampening pad includes: a raised lip along a periphery of said dampening pad; a raised electrical pin accepting area; and an electrical pin hole included in said raised electrical pin accepting area.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
50 words
An electrical connector, comprising: a plug; a receptacle integral with a surface of an electrical component; a vibration dampening pad installed between said plug and said receptacle; wherein said plug includes a plug cap having a first and second opening; and a hinge connecting said plug cap to said plug.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
50 words
An electrical connector, comprising: a plug; a receptacle integral with a surface of an electrical component; a vibration dampening pad installed between said plug and said receptacle; wherein said plug includes a plug cap having a first and second opening; and a hinge connecting said plug cap to said plug.
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