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Abstract

A feed-through connector is disclosed which allows the interconnection of adjoining electrical circuit modules, such as prewired wall panels, in any one of a variety of angular orientations. The feed-through connector is extremely simple in construction which facilitates its fabrication and assembly and minimizes its cost of manufacture. In addition, it can be conveniently incorporated into the vertical support members used in portable wall structures in such a manner as to increase the number of panels which may be assembled to a single support member and to optimize the variety of configurations in which the panels may be disposed. The connector includes a dielectric housing having at least one recess around its periphery and at least one conductive plate mounted within the recess, the recess and plate together forming a connector receptacle. The recess provides access to the conductive plate such that the contact elements of at least two modules can electrically engage the conductive plate. In this manner the modules may be electrically coupled while being physically arranged about the connector at any one of a variety of different angular orientations.

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