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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 06, 2012
Filed:
Mar. 08, 2010
Jon M. Lenhert, Brea, CA (US);
Jon M. Lenhert, Brea, CA (US);
Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics Corporation, Aurora, OH (US);
Abstract
A linear motion electrical connector includes an outer component having a bore defined by an inner surface and a cylinder within the bore. The cylinder has an outer surface. An annular groove is formed on one of the outer surface of the cylinder or the inner surface of the outer component. The annular groove has an axial length. A conductive spring is fit within the annular groove and provides electrical contact between the outer component and the cylinder. The conductive helical spring is adapted to roll along the axial length of the annular groove to maintain electrical contact when the cylinder is translated relative to the outer component.