Negligible insert force power connector

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 5628644
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08525470

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The present invention provides a power connector having three components. A pin contact is provided having a contact area in the shape of a cylinder with the front end in the form of a cone or other shape with an extended surface. A socket contact is provided that is similar to the pin contact, except the front end is shaped to conform to the front end of the pin. A wound torsion spring is provided for biasing the pin contact and socket contact together. The torsion spring, pin contact and socket contact are carried in a receptacle connector, plug connector and back shell respectively which can be mated and unmated with negligible force.

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PACKARD HUGHES INTERCONNECT COMPANYP O BOX 33114 DETROIT MI 48232

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Rudoy, Edward Woodland Hills, CA 27 424
Szalay, John S Corona Del Mar, CA 5 172

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