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BREAK-AWAY ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

  • US 20110059642A1
  • Filed: 09/10/2009
  • Published: 03/10/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/10/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A connector comprising:

  • a plug member and a socket portion configured for mating with the plug member;

    the plug member including a first engagement claw having a first angled surface positioned to engage a first complementary angled surface of the socket portion;

    a lever arm pivotally mounted on the plug member and movable between a first position for coupling the plug member to the socket portion and a second position for uncoupling the plug member from the socket portion, the lever arm including a second engagement claw having a second angled surface configured to engage a second complementary angled surface of the socket portion when said lever arm is in said first position;

    the lever arm including a first gripping surface having a concave profile portion and raised rear lever portion, the first gripping surface creating a force to direct the plug member away from the socket portion when the lever arm is moved to second position;

    a biasing member disposed between said plug member and said lever arm for biasing said lever arm toward said first position with a biasing force,the plug portion being adapted to uncouple from the socket portion when a break-away force is applied to the plug member to cause said second angled surface to slide over the second complementary angled surface of the terminal connector portion by overcoming the biasing force.

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