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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 09, 2004
Filed:
Apr. 10, 2001
Mark A. Richmond, Batavia, IL (US);
Christopher FitzSimons, Bartlett, IL (US);
Cinch Connectors, Inc., Lombard, IL (US);
Abstract
An electrical connector system ( ) is disclosed that includes a plurality of modular components. The modular components can include a receptacle housing ( ), a socket insert ( ), a socket electrical contact ( ), a grounding spring ( ).The system includes matching orientation indicia on the polarization keys ( ) and housing windows ( ) for viewing the indicia. The coupler ( ) is slidably mounted on the plug assembly and include cam slots for causing mating and retraction of the plug ( ) and receptacle ( ) and also includes open position and engaged position indicator strips ( ). The system may include grounding springs ( ) for engaging the mounting panel and may be used with various types of backshells ( ) including shield wire termination types.