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Configurable coded electrical plug and socket

  • US 5,254,019 A
  • Filed: 07/08/1992
  • Issued: 10/19/1993
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/08/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An electrical connector comprising:

  • a housing;

    electrical contacts mounted to the housing; and

    a coding module connected to the housing, the coding module comprising a frame and at least two keys, the frame being connected to the housing with a window for each key, the windows being orientated towards a path of insertion with a second connector, each key having a keying section located in one of the windows thereby blocking a portion of each window, the windows being larger than the keying sections such that a receiving area is provided in each window next to the keying sections, the keying sections being selectably positionable in the windows to provide a plurality of different blocked window patterns.

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