US6554628B2
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Remote cable extractor
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1999-08-05
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Granted: 2003-04-29
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Expires: 2019-08-05
Abstract
Abstract An extractor rotatably couples to a connector and includes an extractor body, a first member, a second member, a biasing mechanism, and a cam arm. The first member and the second member both extend perpendicularly away from the extractor body to engage the connector. The cam arm attaches to the extractor body and extends perpendicularly away from the extractor body. A biasing mechanism is attached to the extractor which biases the cam arm. As the cam arm is rotated, the first and second members contact the connector and separate the connector assembly from the electrical device.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward Joseph Aleshevich
- 👤 Charles Maddox
- 👤 Jeffry Alan Tillery
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 15:34
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/62; H01R13/629; H01R13/633; H01R13/6335
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A method for removing a cable connector assembly from an electrical device, the connector assembly including a cable connector and an extractor including a body including a cam arm and a cam stop extending outwardly from the body and a biasing mechanism, said method comprising: rotating the cam arm from a first cam arm position to a second cam arm position; separating the cable connector assembly from the electrical device such that the cam arm is rotatable from the second cam arm position to the first cam arm position; removing the cable connector assembly from the electrical device; and limiting over-rotational travel of the cam arm from the second cam arm position to the first cam arm position with the cam stop.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
122 words
A method for removing a cable connector assembly from an electrical device, the connector assembly including a cable connector and an extractor including a body including a cam arm and a cam stop extending outwardly from the body and a biasing mechanism, said method comprising: rotating the cam arm from a first cam arm position to a second cam arm position; separating the cable connector assembly from the electrical device such that the cam arm is rotatable from the second cam arm position to the first cam arm position; removing the cable connector assembly from the electrical device; and limiting over-rotational travel of the cam arm from the second cam arm position to the first cam arm position with the cam stop.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
52 words
A method for removing a cable connector assembly from an electrical device in accordance with claim 1 wherein moving the cam arm from the first cam arm position to the second cam arm position further comprises rotating the cam arm such that a portion of the cam arm engages the electrical device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
67 words
A method for removing a cable connector assembly from an electrical device in accordance with claim 1 wherein the biasing mechanism is a spring configured to bias the cam arm in the first cam arm position, moving the cam arm from the first cam arm position to the second cam arm position further comprises compressing the spring from a first spring position to a second spring position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
103 words
A connector assembly for exchanging a signal from a cable to a mating connector mounted on an electrical device, said connector assembly comprising: a connector; and an extractor movably coupled to said connector, said extractor comprising a body comprising: at least one portion extending to engage the electrical device for forcibly separating said connector from said electrical device; a biasing mechanism attached to said extractor body; and a cam stop comprising a first side and an opposite second side, said cam stop extending outwardly from said extractor body such that only said cam stop first side is configured to contact the electrical device.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
103 words
A connector assembly for exchanging a signal from a cable to a mating connector mounted on an electrical device, said connector assembly comprising: a connector; and an extractor movably coupled to said connector, said extractor comprising a body comprising: at least one portion extending to engage the electrical device for forcibly separating said connector from said electrical device; a biasing mechanism attached to said extractor body; and a cam stop comprising a first side and an opposite second side, said cam stop extending outwardly from said extractor body such that only said cam stop first side is configured to contact the electrical device.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A connector assembly in accordance with claim 4 wherein said extractor is movable with respect to said connector between a first position and a second position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
A connector assembly in accordance with claim 5 wherein said biasing mechanism is configured to maintain said extractor in said first position relative to said connector.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
37 words
A connector assembly in accordance with claim 5 wherein said extractor further comprises a cam arm attached to said extractor body, said cam arm configured to move said extractor between said first position and said second position.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
A connector assembly in accordance with claim 7 wherein said biasing mechanism is a spring positioned between said connector body and said cam arm.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
26 words
A connector assembly in accordance with claim 8 wherein said cam arm is biased to maintain said extractor in said first position relative to said connector.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
A connector assembly in accordance with claim 6 wherein said biasing mechanism is a spring.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
23 words
A connector assembly in accordance with claim 10 wherein said extractor further comprises a first member extending substantially perpendicular from said extractor body.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
32 words
A connector assembly in accordance with claim 11 wherein said extractor further comprises a second member extending substantially perpendicular from said extractor body, said second member substantially parallel to said first member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
77 words
An extractor for uncoupling a cable connector assembly from an electrical device, said extractor comprising: a body movably coupled to said cable connector assembly, said body comprising at least one portion extending to engage the electrical device for forcibly uncoupling the cable connector assembly from the electrical device, and a cam stop extending outwardly from said body for limiting over-rotational travel of said body; and a biasing mechanism coupled between said body and said cable connector assembly.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
77 words
An extractor for uncoupling a cable connector assembly from an electrical device, said extractor comprising: a body movably coupled to said cable connector assembly, said body comprising at least one portion extending to engage the electrical device for forcibly uncoupling the cable connector assembly from the electrical device, and a cam stop extending outwardly from said body for limiting over-rotational travel of said body; and a biasing mechanism coupled between said body and said cable connector assembly.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
26 words
An extractor in accordance with claim 13 wherein said extractor is movable relative to said cable connector assembly between a first position and a second position.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
27 words
An extractor in accordance with claim 14 wherein said biasing mechanism is configured to maintain said extractor in said first position relative to said cable connector assembly.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
14 words
An extractor in accordance with claim 15 wherein said biasing mechanism is a spring.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
37 words
An extractor in accordance with claim 15 wherein said biasing mechanism comprises a pin and a spring, said pin configured to secure said spring to said body, said spring positioned between said body and said cam arm.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
35 words
An extractor in accordance with claim 14 wherein said extractor further comprises a cam arm attached to said body, said cam arm configured to move said extractor between said first position and said second position.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
27 words
An extractor in accordance with claim 18 wherein said cam arm is biased to maintain said extractor in said first position relative to said cable connector assembly.
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