MAGNETIC CONNECTOR APPARATUS
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1. An electrical connector socket for selective electrical connection with a first plug and a second plug, the first and second plugs having different configurations, the electrical connector socket comprising:
- a housing having a first face;
a plug pin receiver comprising an aperture extending rearwardly of the first face, the receiver being adapted to axially receive, and electrically connect to, a plug pin of the first plug and second plug; and
a plurality of conductor contact regions provided on the housing to physically and electrically contact conductors of the second plug.
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Abstract
A magnetic electrical connector is provided which has particular application to use in vehicles or aircraft to prevent damage due to passenger movement. The connector includes a socket having a housing with a front face, a plurality of conductor contact regions provided on the front face, and a magnet provided in the housing to physically retain a plug in connection with the socket in use.
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1. An electrical connector socket for selective electrical connection with a first plug and a second plug, the first and second plugs having different configurations, the electrical connector socket comprising:
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a housing having a first face; a plug pin receiver comprising an aperture extending rearwardly of the first face, the receiver being adapted to axially receive, and electrically connect to, a plug pin of the first plug and second plug; and a plurality of conductor contact regions provided on the housing to physically and electrically contact conductors of the second plug. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. An audio connector comprising:
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a socket comprising a plug pin receiver and a plurality of conductor contact regions, the plug pin receiver comprising an aperture extending rearwardly of the first face; and one of a plurality of possible plugs adapted to engage with the socket, each plug comprising at least one plug pin to engage the plug pin receiver and at least one of the plugs comprising a plurality of conductors adapted to engage the conductor contact regions; wherein in use at least one of the plurality of possible plugs and the socket are electrically connected by at least one plug pin and at least one of the conductor contact regions. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 19, 20)
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18. An electrical connector plug for an electrical connector socket, the electrical connector plug comprising:
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a housing having a first face; a plurality of conductor contacts provided on the housing to physically and electrically contact conductors on the electrical connector socket; and a plurality of plug pin stubs extending forwardly of the first face, the plug pin stubs arranged to align the electrical connector plug and the electrical connector socket and to make electrical contact with the electrical connector socket.
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