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Electrical compression connector

  • US 4,789,355 A
  • Filed: 04/24/1987
  • Issued: 12/06/1988
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/24/1987
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A connector for connecting to a jack having a socket and a rim, said connector comprising a cylindrical hollow body member;

  • a pin projecting from one end of said body member for engaging said socket upon advancement of said connector in a direction towards said jack;

    a plurality of flared leaves projecting from said end of said body member and having a generally frustoconical shape with the maximum inner diameter of the frustocone being formed at free ends of said leaves and being greater than the outer diameter of said rim, so that, upon said advancement of said connector in said direction, said rim extends within said flared leaves, the minimum inner diameter of said frustocone being less than the outer diameter of said rim so that said flared leaves engage said rim; and

    an outer sleeve having a first portion slidably mounted on said body member and adapted for slidable movement relative to said body member, and a second portion extending around said frustocone in engagement therewith, said second portion having a constant inner diameter along its length which is less than the maximum outer diameter of said frustocone so as to compress said contact member into engagement with said rim upon said advancement of said outer sleeve in said direction.

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