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Twist-type electrical connector with safety interlock

  • US 3,945,702 A
  • Filed: 10/15/1974
  • Issued: 03/23/1976
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/15/1974
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. In a locking type electrical connector having a two part body formed of a flexible insulating material, the combination comprising:

  • a. a two part connector body comprising a plug and a mating receptacle;

    b. said plug and receptacle carrying mating electrical contacts in the form of male blades and female contacts, said blades and contacts being angularly rotatable relative to each other for electrical engagement and disengagement;

    c. said receptacle having a face with spaced entrance slots permitting introduction of the blades into said receptacle; and

    d. detent means located on said face in at least one slot in said receptacle for engaging with a rear edge of one of the blades carried by said plug when the plug and receptacle contacts are rotated into engagement with each other;

    e. said detent means being spaced angularly relative to one of the female contacts.

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