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connector system

A connector, contact pin technology, applied in the direction of connections, parts of connecting devices, devices for engaging/disconnecting parts, etc., to solve problems such as negative effects on electrical connection integrity, pin movement or vibration

Active Publication Date: 2016-03-16
TYCO ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD
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[0006] However, a disadvantage of the above described connector systems is that shock and vibration may cause the pins to move or vibrate relative to the connector housing
This can have long-term negative effects on the integrity of electrical connections, for example due to fretting corrosion

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[0030] figure 1 The electrical connection shown comprises two electrodes 100 and a cable 110 , the two electrodes 100 being connected together via the cable 110 using two connector systems 150 . Electrode 100 may, for example, be part of a raceway of a corresponding aircraft, the raceways being electrically connected together by cable 110 and connector system 150 . Each connector system 150 is capable of carrying 100 A of current while exhibiting a resistance of no more than 0.25 m·Ohm.

[0031] figure 2 Receptacle 200 adapted to form part of connector system 150 is shown. The socket includes a cup portion 202 and a fixing portion 204 . The cup 202 has a set of teeth 206 extending about an axis 210 of the cup. The cup 202 also has a radially projecting knob 220 for engagement with the rotor (discussed below with respect to Figure 4a).

[0032] In this embodiment, the cup is attached to a fixing part formed in an L shape, but other shapes of the fixing part are possible, ...

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Abstract

There is disclosed a connector system (500) comprising a contact pin (400) and a socket (200) for receiving the contact pin. The contact pin comprises a first groove (402) extending around the axis (410) of the contact pin; a coiled spring (404) within the first groove; and a set of teeth (406) extending around the axis of the contact pin. The socket (200) comprises a cup portion (202). The cup portion comprises a set of teeth (206) extending around the axis (210) of the cup portion (202) and for engaging with the teeth (406) of the contact pin; and a first contact surface (518) inside the cup portion and extending around the axis (210) of the cup portion for contacting the coiled spring (404) of the contact pin.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to a connector system comprising contact pins and sockets for receiving the contact pins. Background technique [0002] A large variety of different connector systems are known in the art, each having relative strengths and weaknesses for different applications. [0003] Connector systems for aerospace applications typically need to be lightweight and very strong to handle the harsh environmental conditions present in aircraft. A single aircraft may require a large number of electrical connections, so another important consideration is speed and precision of installation. Connectors for aerospace applications generally attempt to minimize the possibility of human error leading to failure during installation. [0004] One such aerospace application is in connecting aircraft ducts, a choice of extruded aluminum profiles, that carry the necessary current for the electrical needs of the aircraft including grounding. Pipelines typic...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): H01R13/17H01R13/213
CPCH01R13/17H01R13/213H01R13/625H01R13/639B64D47/00H01R13/62H02G3/06
Inventor A.戈尔曼N.威尔逊J.M.艾尔斯
Owner TYCO ELECTRONICS (UK) LTD