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Chassis power connector with coaxial shielding
Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
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Filing: 1999-10-18
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Granted: 2001-08-14
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Expires: 2019-10-18
Abstract
Abstract A chassis cast power connector with coaxial shielding is presented according to the present invention. In an exemplary embodiment, the chassis cast power connector comprises a connector receptacle which is integrally cast with a chassis and extends away from one surface of the chassis. The connector receptacle includes an opening which receives male and female connector members, wherein the male connector member is capable of being slidably received in the female connector receptacle to form an electrical connection therebetween. The integral connector receptacle provides coaxial shielding of the electrical connection.
Inventors
- 👤 Terence G. Ward
- 👤 Scott D. Downer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 06:44
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/648; H01R13/658; H01R13/6591; H01R13/6592; H01R13/6596; H01R13/73; H01R13/74
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
An electrical connector for use with a chassis, comprising: a first connector member having a first contact therein; a second connector member having a second contact therein, the second connector member being capable of being slidably received in the first connector member; and a connector receptacle integrally formed with the chassis as a unitary piece, thereby forming an environmental and EMI shield, the connector and chassis comprising a unitary piece of metal, the connector receptacle having an opening axially aligned with an opening formed within the chassis, the connector receiving first and second connector members at first and second ends thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
An electrical connector for use with a chassis, comprising: a first connector member having a first contact therein; a second connector member having a second contact therein, the second connector member being capable of being slidably received in the first connector member; and a connector receptacle integrally formed with the chassis as a unitary piece, thereby forming an environmental and EMI shield, the connector and chassis comprising a unitary piece of metal, the connector receptacle having an opening axially aligned with an opening formed within the chassis, the connector receiving first and second connector members at first and second ends thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
40 words
The electrical connector as set forth in claim 1 , further comprising: a latch locking member coupled to the connector receptacle, the latch locking member for releasably securing one of the first and second connector members to the connector receptacle.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The electrical connector as set forth in claim 2 , wherein the connector receptacle includes an outer surface having a pair of opposing pins extending outwardly therefrom.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
The electrical connector as set forth in claim 2 , wherein the latch locking member includes a pair of slots for receiving and securing one of the first and second connector members to the connector receptacle.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The electrical connector as set forth in claim 4 , wherein each of the slots comprises an arcuate slot having a closed end and an open end.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
48 words
The electrical connector as set forth in claim 2 , wherein the first connector member further includes a tab extending therefrom, the tab being received within a complementary opening formed in the latch locking member to thereby releasably interlock the first connector member to the latch locking member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
The electrical connector as set forth in claim 3 , wherein the latch locking member is rotatably mounted to the outer surface of the connector receptacle about the opposing pins.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The electrical connector as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the connector receptacle comprises a cylindrical tube.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
19 words
The electrical connector as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the chassis is part of an electrical box.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The electrical connector as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the connector receptacle acts as an environmental and EMI seal.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
The chassis as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the connector receptacle outwardly extends away from an outer surface of the chassis.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
113 words
A chassis including a power connector, comprising: a connector receptacle integrally formed with the chassis as a unitary piece, thereby forming an environmental and EMI shield, the connector and chassis comprising a unitary piece of metal, the connector receptacle having an opening axially aligned with an opening formed within the chassis, the connector receptacle having an open first end for receiving a first connector member having a first contact therein, and an open second end for receiving a second connector member having a second contact therein, and a locking member coupled to the connector receptacle, the locking member for releasably securing one of the first and second connector members to the connector receptacle.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
113 words
A chassis including a power connector, comprising: a connector receptacle integrally formed with the chassis as a unitary piece, thereby forming an environmental and EMI shield, the connector and chassis comprising a unitary piece of metal, the connector receptacle having an opening axially aligned with an opening formed within the chassis, the connector receptacle having an open first end for receiving a first connector member having a first contact therein, and an open second end for receiving a second connector member having a second contact therein, and a locking member coupled to the connector receptacle, the locking member for releasably securing one of the first and second connector members to the connector receptacle.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
27 words
The chassis as set forth in claim 12 , wherein the connector receptacle comprises a cylindrical tube, the connector receptacle acting as an environmental and EMI shield.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
23 words
The chassis as set forth in claim 12 , wherein the connector receptacle outwardly extends away from an outer surface of the chassis.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
18 words
The chassis as set forth in claim 12 , wherein the chassis is part of an electrical box.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
119 words
An electrical connector for use with a vehicle chassis, comprising: a first connector member having a first contact therein; a second connector member having a second contact therein, the second connector member being capable of being slidably received in the first connector member; a connector receptacle integrally formed with the vehicle chassis as a unitary piece, thereby forming an environmental and EMI shield, the connector and vehicle chassis comprising a unitary piece of metal, the connector receptacle having an opening axially aligned with an opening formed within the vehicle chassis, the connector receptacle receiving first and second connector members at first and second ends thereof; and wherein the connector receptacle is integrally formed to the vehicle chassis by casting.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
119 words
An electrical connector for use with a vehicle chassis, comprising: a first connector member having a first contact therein; a second connector member having a second contact therein, the second connector member being capable of being slidably received in the first connector member; a connector receptacle integrally formed with the vehicle chassis as a unitary piece, thereby forming an environmental and EMI shield, the connector and vehicle chassis comprising a unitary piece of metal, the connector receptacle having an opening axially aligned with an opening formed within the vehicle chassis, the connector receptacle receiving first and second connector members at first and second ends thereof; and wherein the connector receptacle is integrally formed to the vehicle chassis by casting.
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